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Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Tenner

What does it mean?

Ten-pound note (10).

Is it positive or negative?

Neutral.

When do you use it?

Use it in money amounts.

Examples

Example 1: It was a complete tenner and we had to start again.

Example 2: The manager called it a tenner, but we laughed it off.

Question for you

When would you use "Tenner" in real life?

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