giro /ˈdʒaɪɹəʊ/noun 2verb 1forms 3 noun2 •A transfer of funds between different account holders, carried out by the bank according to payer's written instructions. •(UK, informal) An unemployment benefit cheque.His Shepherd's Bush giro was in doubt now, because he had declined the exciting career opportunity to work in the Burger King in Notting Hill Gate. — 1994 verb1 •To transfer funds between different account holders, carried out by the bank according to payer's written instructions. formsgiroed · giroing · giros