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General Slang
not the full quid
not thuh FUL KWID · phrase · informal
Not very bright; a bit dim.
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Definitions
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Lacking in intelligence or common sense.
“He's a nice bloke but not the full quid.”
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not the full quid In A Sentence
He's a nice bloke but not the full quid.
Origin & Usage
Australian idiom; a 'quid' was a pound, so being short of it means lacking.
Variants
not the full two bob
People Also Ask
What does 'not the full quid' mean?
It means someone is not very bright or a bit slow, lacking in intelligence or common sense; it's a gentle way of saying they're a little dim.
Where does 'not the full quid' come from?
A 'quid' was a pound in old currency, so being short of the full quid figures a person as not quite complete, i.e. lacking mentally.
Is 'not the full quid' offensive?
It's a mild, jocular insult usually said with some affection rather than real malice, though as with any 'not too bright' phrase it's still uncomplimentary.
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