Not worth a plugged nickel

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Meaning

Worth very little or nothing.

Origin

From 20th-century America, tied to cash; 'plugged nickel' for dud, slang by 1920s in a tale for nix. A 1930s 'Variety' uses it for a flop.

Variants

  • Plugged nickel

Usage Examples

  • That's not worth a plugged nickel; scrap it.
  • Not worth a plugged nickel; pure junk.
  • Plugged nickel; worthless now.

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