noun
Internet Slang
maggie
MAG-ee · noun · slang
The British one-pound coin.
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British slang for the £1 coin.
“Chuck a maggie in the trolley to unlock it.”
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maggie In A Sentence
Chuck a maggie in the trolley to unlock it.
Origin & Usage
Introduced during Margaret Thatcher's term (£1 coin, 1983-2017), nicknamed after her.
Variants
maggy
People Also Ask
What is a 'maggie' in British slang?
It's a nickname for the £1 coin.
Why is the pound coin called a maggie?
The £1 coin was introduced in 1983 during Margaret Thatcher's premiership, so it was nicknamed after her.
How do you use 'maggie' in a sentence?
For example: 'Got a maggie for the shopping trolley?'
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