quid

¹

[ kwid ]

noun

1. a portion of something, especially tobacco, that is to be chewed but not swallowed.

quid

²

[ kwid ]

noun

, plural quid.

1. British Informal. one pound sterling.

quid

¹

/ kwɪd /

noun

1. a piece of tobacco, suitable for chewing

quid

²

/ kwɪd /

noun

1. slang.
   one pound sterling
2. quids in slang.
   in a very favourable or advantageous position
3. not the full quid slang.
   mentally subnormal

Word History and Origins

Origin of quid¹

First recorded in 1720–30; dialectal variant of cud

Origin of quid²

First recorded in 1680–90; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of quid¹

Old English cwidu chewing resin; related to Old High German quiti glue, Old Norse kvātha resin; see cud

Origin of quid²

C17: of obscure origin

Example Sentences

Quid pro quo is his answer, but perhaps it is also the chance to feel self-important again.

From Salon

North Korea and Russia signed a strategic partnership accord in June, and analysts said there could be quick quid pro quo for the troop deployment.

From Los Angeles Times

In an interview with CBS, an executive with a hemp distributor denied any quid pro quo.

From Slate

Bezos insists that no quid pro quo was involved, but as many have pointed out, he stands to lose various lucrative government contracts should Donald Trump become president and wreak the revenge he has promised on his many perceived enemies.

From Slate

"I joked to Trent before the free-kick, 'score this I will give you 500 quid', and he slapped it in top bin," Grealish told ITV after the 3-1 Uefa Nations League victory.

From BBC