What does nickel-and-dime mean?
Nickel-and-dime means Alternative spelling of nickel and dime..
Nickel-and-dime
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Alternative spelling of nickel and dime..
Example Sentences
The business people began to nickel-and-dime him, no water cooler in the production office, that sort of thing.
Advocates for the poor have long resisted various cities’ efforts to crack down on bags — whether by charging fees or banning them — as a regressive tax on shoppers who can’t afford to be nickel-and-dimed every time they get groceries.
Synonyms for nickel-and-dime
Antonyms for nickel-and-dime
Related Words
Word Forms
- nickel-and-dimes
- nickels-and-dimes
- nickel-and-diming
- nickeling-and-diming
- nickelling-and-diming
- nickel-and-dimed
- nickeled-and-dimed
- nickelled-and-dimed
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for nickel-and-dime?
Common synonyms include unimportant, small-time.
What is the opposite of nickel-and-dime?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use nickel-and-dime in a sentence?
The business people began to nickel-and-dime him, no water cooler in the production office, that sort of thing.
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