five-and-dime
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A two pair, composed of fives and tens.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A five and a ten as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
The 5th Battalion 10th Marines, a US artillery battalion.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “five-and-dime” mean?
A two pair, composed of fives and tens.
Is “five-and-dime” formal or informal?
five-and-dime is generally slang.