Squid

Definitions

1. Acronym of superconducting quantum interference device, a sensor that uses certain quantum effects to detect small magnetic fields.
   abbreviation, acronym, alt-of
2. Any of several carnivorous marine cephalopod mollusks, of the order Teuthida, having a mantle, eight arms, and a pair of tentacles
3. A motorcyclist, especially a sport biker, characterized by reckless riding and lack of protective gear.
   derogatory, slang
4. A South Korean children's game where players, divided into offense and defense, compete on a squid-shaped field; the offensive team tries to reach a designated area, and the defensive team attempts to block them.
   uncountable
5. A fishhook with a piece of bright lead, bone, or other substance fastened on its shank to imitate a squid.
6. A sailor in the Navy.
   US, derogatory, mildly, slang
7. A quid; one pound sterling.
   UK, humorous, rare, slang
8. A vampire squid.

Equivalents

Examples

“Can you lend⟳ me five squid? I feel⟳ like⟳ a bacon sarnie.”

“Press⟳ the fifty squid button – "Insufficient funds". […] A thousandth of a million squid or two monkeys / Or a whole fifty scores”

“"In my mind⟳, a street squid is anyone who races on the street. Period."¹”

“"squid: a cocky motorcyclist who darts very aggressively through traffic"²”

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