Tenner: meaning, definitions and examples

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tenner

 

[ 'tษ›nษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

currency

A tenner is a slang term used in British English to refer to a ten-pound note. It is commonly used in informal contexts to describe cash payments or amounts of money.

Synonyms

ten-dollar bill, ten-pound note

Examples of usage

  • Can you lend me a tenner for the bus?
  • I paid the bill with a tenner.
  • He gave me a tenner as a birthday gift.

Translations

Translations of the word "tenner" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dezena

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zehner

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sepuluh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตััั‚ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dziesiฤ…tka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dix

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ diez

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท on

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุดุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ desรญtka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ desiatka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ deset

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรญu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ on

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ diez

Etymology

The term 'tenner' derives from the British slang, originating in the mid-20th century. The use of 'ten' in the word aligns with the common vernacular for monetary denominations, particularly in the context of British pounds. The British currency system has historically used paper notes, and the ten-pound note became a popular form of currency due to its convenience in daily transactions. Over time, the term has come to symbolize not just the note itself, but also small transactions and casual conversations about money. The playful nature of slang in British culture has embraced terms like 'tenner,' making it a part of everyday language.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,670, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.