Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Fiver

What does it mean?

A five-pound note (5).

Is it positive or negative?

Neutral.

When do you use it?

When talking casually about small amounts of money.

Examples

Example 1: Can you lend me a fiver for lunch

Example 2: I found a fiver on the bus!

Question for you

What's the smallest note in your country's currency?

Are you looking for English speaking practice online?

Fiver is a common, quick way to say five pounds. We cover money language in online English lessons with a British native speaker. Another money word is tenner. Find out more here.