droppin' dime
droppin' dime by Maurice July 2, 2003
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droppin a dime
The act of providing information to police/LEO regarding a crime. The act of being a rat-goof. Specifically applies to those who personally know and associate with those who committed said crime, and inform on their fellows in secret, as opposed to an innocent/random witness contacting the police.
Originates from times when a call from a payphone cost one dime, or 10 cents.
Originates from times when a call from a payphone cost one dime, or 10 cents.
" Brian got busted on a narco-rap. He beat the rap by droppin a dime on some bikers. He said:"I know it's dangerous, but it sure beats Rikers..."
But the next day, he got off'ed
By the very same bikers.."
But the next day, he got off'ed
By the very same bikers.."
droppin a dime by Daffy Jack March 27, 2016
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droppin dimes
To inform the police of a crime, from the time when a payphone worked on a dime, snitches would drop the dime and call the police.
We all had 25 cents when we did the crime, now you only got a nickel, you musta dropped a dime. --Papoose
Them young boys be droppin dimes over misdemenors.
Them young boys be droppin dimes over misdemenors.
droppin dimes by J Dolo December 19, 2008
droppin dimes
droppin dimes by Aaron Corp August 11, 2004
droppin dimes
Contacting the police and ratting out someone annonomously, referring to dropping a dime in a pay phone.... back when it used to be a dime.
droppin dimes by ill trooper February 24, 2003
droppin dimes
a sexy shot in beer pong resulting in a cup taken. This skillfull act shows class and prestige and is only done by very cool and good players. If your bad and u make a cup its not droppin a dime.
droppin dimes by the nailer May 1, 2010
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