noun
Internet Slang
tenner
TEN-er · noun · informal
A ten-dollar or ten-pound note.
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Definitions
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Slang for a ten-unit banknote in the US and UK.
“It's only a tenner to get in.”
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tenner In A Sentence
It's only a tenner to get in.
Origin & Usage
US and UK slang, from 'ten' plus the -er suffix.
Variants
tenners
People Also Ask
What is a tenner?
It's a ten-unit banknote — a $10 bill in the US or a £10 note in the UK.
Is tenner British slang?
It's used in both the US and UK, but it's especially common and everyday in British English.
Where does the word tenner come from?
From 'ten' plus the -er suffix, the same pattern as 'fiver' for a five.
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