dime a dozen

dime a doz·en

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dahym ey duhz-uh n]
- /daɪm eɪ ˈdʌz ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dahym ey duhz-uh n]
- /daɪm eɪ ˈdʌz ən/

Definitions of dime a dozen words

noun dime a dozen a cupronickel-clad coin of the U.S. and Canada, the 10th part of a dollar, equal to 10 cents. 1
noun dime a dozen Slang. ten dollars. a 10-year prison sentence. dime bag. 1
idioms dime a dozen a dime a dozen, Informal. so abundant that the value has decreased; readily available. 1
adjective dime a dozen (Idiomatic) (US) So common as to be practically worthless. 0

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Origin of dime a dozen

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English < Anglo-French, Old French di(s)me < Latin decima tenth part, tithe, noun use of feminine of decimus tenth, derivative of decem ten

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Parts of speech for Dime a dozen

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dime a dozen popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for dime a dozen

adj dime a dozen

superabundant — exceedingly or excessively abundant; more than sufficient; excessive.

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