Originally, a worn-out, coming-apart, or coverless baseball that was covered heavily with electrician's tape to extend its usefulness. (Early 20th century.)
We often played baseball all afternoon with nothing more than a nickel rocket if nobody could come up with an actual ball.
by OhJohnnyOh May 19, 2012
Don't let know one try to tell you, or get you to believe that it is..When really it never was and/or can never be.
Someone coming to you saying, I know where you can get this or that for a little of nothing..Just give me your name,address,money etc. And I'll see that you get it..When all alone they where just playing you..They knew that it wasn't or could never be. But you gave it to them trusting them. And you end up with nothing..
Be careful don't take no wooden nickels. Old saying originating from DETROIT.
Be careful don't take no wooden nickels. Old saying originating from DETROIT.
by Mrs, Ty May 30, 2008
by Alexander F November 20, 2009
A penis that has the circumference equal to that of a nickel, and is about 5 inches long. Therefore, a nickel pickle is essentially only worth about 5¢ due to its lack of girth and length.
by AutoMatt Ickly April 30, 2014
by Straw Hat December 08, 2006
My orchestra teacher always said, "Don't be the bent nickel." I'm guessing he was talking about the violins.
by Blurriefaces December 02, 2015
by The Reflex January 21, 2015