Alan Whicker
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Meaning · English
A pound sterling; a quid.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I don't want five pound! I don't want four pound! I don't want three pound! I don't want two pound! I don't even want one and a half pound! Come on then, girls, a good old-fashioned bar! An Alan Whicker!
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Alan Whicker” mean?
A pound sterling; a quid.
Is “Alan Whicker” formal or informal?
Alan Whicker is generally slang.