Divi

/ˈdɪvi/ noun

Definition

Short for dividend; a payment made by a corporation to shareholders, especially in British English and older usage.

Etymology

Shortened form of 'dividend,' from Latin 'dividendum' (thing to be divided), from 'dividere' (to divide). Used as informal abbreviation in British financial language.

Kelly Says

In older British financial districts, you'd hear traders eagerly discussing 'the divi'—it's an affectionate shorthand that shows how intimate successful investors felt about their profits, almost like a friend's nickname.

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