nickel-in-the-slot

noun

Operated by a nickel, especially of an early jukebox or slot machine.

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Meanings

noun
  1. attributivehistoricalOperated by a nickel, especially of an early jukebox or slot machine.
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“nickel-in-the-slot.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nickel-in-the-slot. Accessed November 5, 2026.

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