A common missconception is that to 'Coin' a phrase means that you are the first person say/write a phrase that is then adopted by the general public.
In fact, to 'coin a phrase' is the first person to earn a buck from it - for example: in the press.
In fact, to 'coin a phrase' is the first person to earn a buck from it - for example: in the press.
"When you come down to 'brass tacks' - if we may be allowed the expression - everybody is governed by selfishness."
All of the other known early citations either originate in, or refer to, Texas. It is reasonable to assume that the phrase was coined there, in or about the 1860s.
All of the other known early citations either originate in, or refer to, Texas. It is reasonable to assume that the phrase was coined there, in or about the 1860s.
by lion paw March 31, 2008
Get the Coinedmug. to have a coin (25 cents or larger cheap-ass) dropped in your drink, and consequently having to chug that drink. A coin can only be dropped in your drink if you are holding it.
by JFeiten March 31, 2008
Get the coinedmug. by A Salty Child September 19, 2018
Get the Coinedmug. To be less than money, or a quality individual. To be worthless in the eyes of your peers. Can also be referred to as "LB Coin," or "Little Bitch Coin"
by CapnBiggles February 18, 2004
Get the Coinmug. 
Get the coinedmug. "Fuck I'm coined!", "Are you coining tonight?", "I'm thinking about investing in a large amount of coin."
by abigwig September 10, 2002
Get the coinmug.