nickel

Definition

  • noun: a hard silver-white metal
  • noun: a silver-white hard malleable ductile metallic element capable of a high polish and resistant to corrosion that is used chiefly in alloys and as a catalyst

Examples

  • Customers are being 'nickeled-and-dimed' by the cell phone company. [=customers are being charged extra small fees by the cell phone company that will add up to a lot of money over time]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) from $ bar to Hundred Grand? All I want is my cents back, an apology, and for him to be fired. I remember when you used to be able to get a Hershey for a nickel. What's the one with the swirling chocolate in the commercial? They all have swirling chocolate in the commercial. Not Skittles. (..)
    1998 TvShow: Seinfeld Title: The Dealership Season: 9 Episode 11
  • (..) to the cashier? The cashier is at lunch, which is where I'd like to be. -How much was under there? -I think something bit me. I just need another nickel. Hey, Puddy thinks I should go for the CD player. What do you think? He's got a live one. He's just reeling this big fish in. (..)
    1998 TvShow: Seinfeld Title: The Dealership Season: 9 Episode 11