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Yankee dime

idiom
Meaning

A kiss.

Examples
SIMPLE

She gave him a Yankee dime before he left.

CONTEXTUAL

After the dance, he walked her to the door and asked for a Yankee dime.

COMPLEX

Under the soft glow of the porch light, he leaned in, hoping she might offer him a Yankee dime before the night ended.

Anchors to
Related idioms4entries
  1. 01

    a dime a dozen

    So common as to be practically or almost worthless.

  2. 02

    drop a dime

    To make a telephone call.

  3. 03

    nickel and dime

    Small time; operating on a small scale; involving small amounts of money; petty or cheap.

  4. 04

    not worth a dime

    Worthless or nearly so: lacking in value.

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