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Vocabulary Entry
nickel
|noun • verb
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noun
A nickel is a five-cent coin minted in the United States and Canada.
Example Sentences
"I found a nickel on the sidewalk."
"You need a nickel to use the vending machine."
"She put a nickel in the jar for good luck."
V
verb
To nickel means to charge a small amount or to distribute money in small amounts.
Example Sentences
"The service fees seem to nickel and dime us every month."
"They decided to nickel away at their debt a little each month."
"Don't nickel us with additional charges on this bill!"