(Verb to drop a dime on): to fund something, regardless of whether taxpayer money, or a private source of revenue, is used.
by Sexydimma May 29, 2021
Get the Dropping a dime mug.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.."
by Daffy Jack March 27, 2016
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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!
Some one dropped dime on me and the police picked me up. I think it was that snitch Jimmy!
by slickFAB May 12, 2016
Get the Dropping Dimes mug.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.
by Alan and Alex September 1, 2008
Get the dropping dimes mug.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.
by Tarrell Bets January 23, 2004
Get the dropping dimes mug.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.
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!
2. I've been dropping dimes and dropping kilos, all in one day!
by Dre February 1, 2005
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