Not the full quid

adjective

Not intelligent or mentally ill.

He's not the full quid, don't waste your time explaining everything to him

Often appears as...

he's not the full quid
they're not the full quid

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial,Idiomatic

adjective

Not intelligent or mentally ill.

He's not the full quid, don't waste your time explaining everything to him

Often appears as...

he's not the full quid
they're not the full quid

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial,Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1

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Pro Tip 1/3

Cultural Sensitivity

Be aware that the phrase can be offensive as it mocks mental acuity.

Be careful not to say someone's not the full quid in a professional setting.

Pro Tip 2/3

Colloquial Use

Best used in informal contexts among friends who understand the phrase.

Around Australian mates, you might hear 'he's not the full quid' in a jesting tone.

Pro Tip 3/3

Avoid In Insult

Don't use it to directly insult someone; it's rude and can hurt feelings.

Instead of 'He's not the full quid,' use 'He sometimes misses the point.'

Pro Tip 1/3

Cultural Sensitivity

Be aware that the phrase can be offensive as it mocks mental acuity.

Be careful not to say someone's not the full quid in a professional setting.

Pro Tip 2/3

Colloquial Use

Best used in informal contexts among friends who understand the phrase.

Around Australian mates, you might hear 'he's not the full quid' in a jesting tone.

Pro Tip 3/3

Avoid In Insult

Don't use it to directly insult someone; it's rude and can hurt feelings.

Instead of 'He's not the full quid,' use 'He sometimes misses the point.'

Pro Tip 1/3

Cultural Sensitivity

Be aware that the phrase can be offensive as it mocks mental acuity.

Be careful not to say someone's not the full quid in a professional setting.

Pro Tip 2/3

Colloquial Use

Best used in informal contexts among friends who understand the phrase.

Around Australian mates, you might hear 'he's not the full quid' in a jesting tone.

Pro Tip 3/3

Avoid In Insult

Don't use it to directly insult someone; it's rude and can hurt feelings.

Instead of 'He's not the full quid,' use 'He sometimes misses the point.'

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