Dime

/dˈa‍ɪm/

/ˈdaɪm/

[noun]

Dime

[NOUN]

a ten-cent coin of Canada and the US

street name for a packet of illegal drugs that is sold for ten dollars

synonyms : dime bag

Examples

1. She dropped everything at the drop of a dime when her friend needed her.

2. If you ever need me, I'll be there at the drop of a dime.

3. When Tom was offered a high-risk investment opportunity with the potential for a big payout, he remembered the saying better a steady dime than a rare dollar and decided to invest his money in a more stable option.

4. He runs up the field and stops on a dime to catch the ball.