Dropping a dime 

(Verb to drop a dime on): to fund something, regardless of whether taxpayer money, or a private source of revenue, is used.

Refusing to start dropping a dime on those who fight crime is actually f* counterproductive

Dropping a dime by Uncle Dimma May 29, 2021

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.

" 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.."

droppin a dime by Daffy Jack March 27, 2016

Dropping Dimes 

This means to snitch on someone or to turn them in. Back when phone calls were only a dime, people would DROP A DIME into the pay phone, possibly anonymously to police. Thus Dropping Dimes got someone arrested or snitched on.

Some one was dropping dimes on me and the police picked me up. I think it was that snitch Jimmy!

Some one dropped dime on me and the police picked me up. I think it was that snitch Jimmy!

Dropping Dimes by slickFAB May 12, 2016

dropping dimes 

v. to make an assist in basketball i.e. to pass the ball to a teamate who then successfully scores a basket. Usually this term is used in streetball competitions.

Alex did not score many points in yesterday's basketball game but he led the team with ten assists by constantly dropping dimes.

dropping dimes by Alan and Alex September 1, 2008

dropping dimes 

the act of snitching, ratting, or otherwise disclosing information meant to hurt or discredit someone else. This a play on tips and selling someone out.

"Shit, Joey dropped the dime on me skippin class. Man, I'ma kill that motherfucker!"

dropping dimes by Tarrell Bets January 23, 2004

dropping dimes 

1. To snitch, tell, sneak, lie, or play frequently; to give up a secret; to spill the beans

2. To litteraly drop a dime or dimebag of cocaine at a drop for a quick drug deal.

1. We gotta ice that fool! He's been dropping dimes!

2. I've been dropping dimes and dropping kilos, all in one day!

dropping dimes by Dre February 1, 2005