Tenner: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ท
tenner
[ 'tษnษ ]
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:
๐ต๐น dezena
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเคธ
๐ฉ๐ช Zehner
๐ฎ๐ฉ sepuluh
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะตัััะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ dziesiฤ tka
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ
๐ซ๐ท dix
๐ช๐ธ diez
๐น๐ท on
๐ฐ๐ท ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุดุฑุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ desรญtka
๐ธ๐ฐ desiatka
๐จ๐ณ ๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ deset
๐ฎ๐ธ tรญu
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ on
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.