tenner

Definition

A monetary note (bill) whose face value is ten basic units of currency. Originally, a ten-shilling (half pound) note.

Etymology

From ten + -er.

Example Sentences

• "[...] or, if you're feeling brave, a tenner. Tell your child they have a chance to win the fiver if they can [...]"
• "The more a shop looks as though it trades in farthings and ha’pennies, the more tenners and twenties you can expect to hand over at the till."
• "I’ve visited Eton, there’s loads of places like it, and if that’s all you know, then you’ve definitely not had to worry about pulling a tenner out of the bank…"

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