Definitions

1. noun

A person who gives or pays ten, especially one who gives a ten-pound note, or a unit of ten in any quantity, such as ten coins or ten units of currency.

“She was a tenner on the stock market, investing heavily in emerging companies.”

2. noun

A £10 note.

“He pulled out a tenner to pay for the coffee.”

3. noun

A person who scores ten in a game, especially in sports.

“The team’s tenner scored the winning goal in the final match.”

4. verb

To give or pay ten in any quantity, such as ten coins or ten units of currency.

“She tennered the charity by donating £100.”