fiver
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/ˈfaɪvər/
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/ˈfaɪvə/
five-pound or five-dollar note
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fiver' originates from English, specifically the word 'five,' where 'five' meant the number 5.
Historical Evolution
'five' transformed into the colloquial term 'fiver' to denote a five-pound or five-dollar note.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the number 5,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a five-pound or five-dollar note.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a five-pound note or a five-dollar bill.
He handed me a fiver for the coffee.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/01 12:42