fiver

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A banknote with a value of five units of currency.
  2. The value in money that this represents.
  3. A clenched fist.
  4. A mathematical puzzle played on a 5 × 5 grid.
  5. A Zaydi Shiite Muslim, who disagrees with the majority of Shiites on the identity of the Fifth Imam.
  6. 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).
noun
  1. A Zaidi Shi'a Muslim.
  2. A fan of the American science-fiction television series Babylon 5.

Pronunciation

/ˈfaɪvɚ/ En-au-fiver.ogg

Word forms

fiver fivers

Etymology

From five + -er (measurement suffix) or + -er (“supporter”).

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