B2nouninformalmoney
US/kwɪd/
UK/kwɪd/
a pound in British money; the plural has no -s
In context
The taxi from the station only cost ten quid.
Can you lend me a few quid for lunch?
He sold his old bike for fifty quid online.
Words that go with quid
adjective + noun
- a few quidIt's only a few quid, don't worry.
- ten quidTickets are ten quid each.
- fifty quidThat shirt cost fifty quid!
verb + noun
- save a few quidCook at home and save a few quid.
noun + preposition
- quids inIf the plan works, we'll be quids in.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
It costs ten quids.Correct: It costs ten quid.