fiver
Pronunciation: /ˈfaɪvɚ/
The English word “fiver” has 6 meanings listed here.
noun
- A banknote with a value of five units of currency.
- The value in money that this represents.
- A clenched fist.
- A mathematical puzzle played on a 5 × 5 grid.
- A Zaydi Shiite Muslim, who disagrees with the majority of Shiites on the identity of the Fifth Imam.
- A person who gives five percent of their income or five hours a week of their time to charity (a reduction of ten percent tithing).
Etymology
From five + -er (measurement suffix) or + -er (“supporter”).
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