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quid

The correct spelling is quid.

How to pronounce quid

/kwɪd/
noun

IPA: /kwɪd/

Say it like: Kwi-d

The correct spelling is quid. The inherent nature of something. For example: "Four quid for a toastie? You're joking aren't you?!"

Usage Examples

Four quid for a toastie? You're joking aren't you?!

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The inherent nature of something.
  2. 2.A section of the Democratic-Republican Party between 1805 and 1811 (from tertium quid).
  3. 3.A sovereign or guinea.
  4. 4.Pound sterling.
  5. 5.Pound (before the 1966 currency change)

verb

  1. 1.To chew tobacco
  2. 2.(of a horse) To let food drop from the mouth whilst chewing

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