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
Words nearby quid
quickset,
quicksilver,
quickstep,
quickthorn,
quickwater,
quid,
quid pro quo,
quidde,
quidditch,
quiddity,
quidnunc
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.
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.