Nickel prick can be used in several different manners. To call somebody a nickel prick is the equivalent of calling them stupid or retarded. The other meaning would be to describe somebody that is a cheapskate. The word was originated by a famous thoroughbred horse trainer by the name of Jack Garrison of Enumclaw, Washington. According to legend, back in 1956, Jack Garrison "coined" the phrase when one of his horse owners wouldn't pay him the full training and board for their horse.
That son of a bitch is a two bit nickel prick!
by Mr.Tank July 30, 2015