spitting nickels

Slang for five by five, or loud and clear. Mostly military use.

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Spitting nickels

by PhilM80 June 5, 2019

spit-nickel

A shiny glob of spittle on the ground easily mistaken for a nickel (from a distance.) Usually used to describe something worthless despite its appearance.

"It's not worth a spit-nickel."

by Brian P. McEntee December 5, 2007