Definition of Nickel-and-dime

1. Adjective. Of minor importance. "A small-time actor"

Exact synonyms: Small-time
Similar to: Unimportant

2. Verb. Spend money frugally; spend as little as possible.
Exact synonyms: Penny-pinch
Generic synonyms: Drop, Expend, Spend

3. Adjective. Low-paying. "A nickel-and-dime job"
Similar to: Cheap, Inexpensive

4. Verb. Accumulate gradually. "She nickeled-and-dimed together a small house for her family"
Generic synonyms: Come Up, Scrape, Scrape Up, Scratch

Definition of Nickel-and-dime

1. Adjective. (alternative spelling of nickel and dime) ¹

2. Verb. (alternative spelling of nickel and dime) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Nickel-and-dime

nicing
nicish
nick
nick-nack
nick point
nick translation
nickar
nickar nut
nickar tree
nickars
nickase
nickases
nicked
nicked circle
nickel
nickel-and-dime (current term)
nickel-and-dime(a)
nickel-base alloy
nickel-cadmium accumulator
nickel-in-the-slot
nickel-iron-selenium hydrogenase
nickel-iron accumulator
nickel-iron battery
nickel-iron hydrogenase
nickel-rich
nickel alloy
nickel and dime
nickel bag
nickel bronze
nickel dermatitis

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