a dime

A "dime," being worth ten cents, is a reference to the 1979 movie "10" with Dudley Moore and Bo Derek.
Calling someone a dime is saying they're a "10," or perfect.

She's a dime

by Angus McBangus November 26, 2003

a dime

A dime can also mean being incarcerated
for a period of ten years!!!!!!!!

Both of my homies got a dime a piece for robbing a liquor store, and also fleeing from the heat!

by Mr.Heat February 18, 2004

The Dimes

The decade from 2010-2019, preceeded by the Noughties. Derived from the nickname for the American ten-cent piece.

Man, The Dimes is gone be a perfect 10!

by mr_eman December 24, 2010

dime

a word used to describe a person that is good looking; a 10

Oh my god did you see that guy over there, he is such a dime.

by lksadjflkjalwt January 11, 2008

dime

to express how cool something is

WOW, your gay, DIME!

by Jon hugh February 6, 2008

dime

wow, here in Quebec i can get .8 grams of hydro for a dime o.O

by yogurt_fog September 23, 2003

dime

1. a perfect pass in a basketball, usually when someone makes a cut through at least 2 people and catches a great pass and makes the shot right after that.

2. a series of nicely done street ball moves done in succession

1. Yo, I threw a perfect dime yesterday.

2. Hot Sauce is dropping dimes like crazy!!!

by Jordan Payne April 21, 2008