Quid Definition & Meaning

quid
noun
  1. the basic unit of money in Great Britain and Northern Ireland; equal to 100 pence
  2. something for something; that which a party receives (or is promised) in return for something he does or gives or promises
  3. a wad of something chewable as tobacco

"Quid" in song lyrics

See how quid is used in real songs:

  • "My agent booked me a show for a hundred quid"
    D-Sisive — Jolly Good Fellow
  • "I was just a kid, trying to hustle up a quid"
    Roots Manuva — Sinny Sin Sins
  • "what is a quid"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with quid

Usage tips for "quid"

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