Commonly pounds are called quid,
but I've come across references to pounds as
squid
Is that a typo or actually a common usage?
It is believed they have offered them
over a million squid to take on the
role and gave them till this morning
to give them there decision. Allardyce
or O'niell ???.
Best Answer
This is quite common in the North East, but only among the common (or, let's say the 'down-to-earth', or street-smart, whichever you prefer) - particularly the youth. There are others, too, such as:
Money-slang also extends to multiples:
And so on; I'd put my money on what you saw being intentional, rather than accidental.