quid

1
[ kwid ]
/ kwɪd /

noun

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

Origin of quid

1
First recorded in 1720–30; dialectal variant of cud

Definition for quid (2 of 3)

quid 2
[ kwid ]
/ kwɪd /

noun, plural quid.

British Informal. one pound sterling.

Origin of quid

2
First recorded in 1680–90; origin uncertain

Definition for quid (3 of 3)

quid pro quo
[ kwid proh kwoh ]
/ ˈkwɪd proʊ ˈkwoʊ /

noun, plural quid pro quos, quids pro quo.

something that is given or taken in return for something else.

Origin of quid pro quo

1555–65; Latin quid prō quō literally, something for something; see what, pro1

Example sentences from the Web for quid

British Dictionary definitions for quid (1 of 3)

quid 1
/ (kwɪd) /

noun

a piece of tobacco, suitable for chewing

Word Origin for quid

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

British Dictionary definitions for quid (2 of 3)

quid 2
/ (kwɪd) /

noun plural quid

British slang one pound sterling
quids in British slang in a very favourable or advantageous position
not the full quid Australian and NZ slang mentally subnormal

Word Origin for quid

C17: of obscure origin

British Dictionary definitions for quid (3 of 3)

quid pro quo
/ (ˈkwɪd prəʊ ˈkwəʊ) /

noun plural quid pro quos

a reciprocal exchange
something given in compensation, esp an advantage or object given in exchange for another

Word Origin for quid pro quo

C16: from Latin: something for something

Cultural definitions for quid

quid pro quo
[ (kwid proh kwoh) ]

A fair exchange; the phrase is most frequently used in diplomacy: “The Chinese may make some concessions on trade, but they will no doubt demand a quid pro quo, so we must be prepared to make concessions too.” From Latin, meaning “something for something.”

Idioms and Phrases with quid

quid pro quo

An equal exchange or substitution, as in I think it should be quid pro quo—you mow the lawn and I'll take you to the movies. This Latin expression, meaning “something for something,” has been used in English since the late 1500s.