on the nickle

5th Street in downtown Los Angeles - a place where many homeless hang out. The song 'On The Nickel' was written for the made-for-TV movie "On The Nickel" by Ralph Waite. "The Nickel" is a mission located on 5th street. It seems that anyone "on the nickel" would be someone down and out with no place to go.

"And what becomes of all the little boys who never comb their hair? They're lined up all around the block on the nickle over there." - Tom Waits from the song "On the Nickle" (Heart Attack and Vine)

by infraruxx April 18, 2005

on the nickle

Gang Reference: reffering to Peoples Nation in chicago : 5 point star any thing to do with 5 "Fin" example CVL Conservative Vice Lord Or King Nation in chicago

Sarah told the other girl "on the nickle" these hoes better stop playing wit me

by Jonathan_07 October 6, 2005

on the nickel

down on Fifth St. Los Angeles. Skid Row.

...and what becomes of all the little boys
who never say their prayers
well they're sleepin' like a baby
on the nickel over there. - T. Waits

by Grady Tuck July 28, 2006

nickels on the dime

This is a phrase that's used during negotiations.

It basically means that what you're asking for would make your share too large.

aka asking for 2 nickels per 1 dime

person 1: "So what percentage would I be taking?"
person 2: "I'd give you seven, we could shake and make it happen"
person 1: "I wasn't born this morning, eighteen would be just fine"
person 2: "Why not just go ahead and ask for nickels on the dime?"
person 1: "Fifteen"
person 2: "I'd do eight"
person 1: "twelve"
person 2: "seven"
person 1: "ugh fine, 10?"
person 2: "nine it is then"
person 1: "...deal"

by grass_head October 31, 2020