dimes
(noun)
daɪmz
Definitions
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A coin of the United States or Canada, worth ten cents.
A twinkle of ten, small but mighty, the humble dime stirs destiny in pockets and palms.Example: He put two dimes into the parking meter.
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Slang for something that is considered to be excellent; a perfect ten.
In the realm of excellence, where stars covet the earthly, a dime dances with cosmic perfection.Example: He's always looking for a dime in terms of his car collection.
Origin
Mid 16th century: from Old French 'disme', via Latin from Greek 'dekatos', from 'deka' meaning 'ten'.
Synonyms
ten-cent piece, tenner, perfection