coin
nounverbcommon in dialogue
- Ireland//ˈkɒɪ̯n//
- //ˈkoɪ̯n//
- //ˈkɔɪ̯n//
- //ˈkwaɪn//
A piece of currency, usually metallic and in the shape of a disc, but sometimes polygonal, or with a hole in the middle.
noun
- 1
A piece of currency, usually metallic and in the shape of a disc, but sometimes polygonal, or with a hole in the middle.
...the coins were of all countries and sizes - doubloons, and louis d'ors, and guineas, and pieces of eight...
- 2
A token used in a special establishment like a casino.
- 3
figurativeThat which serves for payment or recompense.
The loss of every present advantage to flesh and blood is repaid in a nobler coin.
- 4
figurativeSomething in broad circulation or use.
Tho’ truths in manhood darkly join, Deep-seated in our mystic frame, We yield all blessing to the name Of Him that made them current coin; […]
The religious interpretation of socialism and the conception of a new epoch as the fulfilment of the true content of Christianity were, in fact, current coin in the French socialism of the 1830s and 1840s.
- 5
slangMoney in general, not limited to coins.
She spent some serious coin on that car!
It was the biggest thing in the town, and everybody I met was full of it. They were going to run an over-sea empire, and make no end of coin by trade.
Boy toy named Troy, used to live in Detroit, big dope dealer money he was getting some coin.
Of course, she [Charlie XCX] has a penchant for designer frames that cost upwards of $400. If you want to splurge on one of those exact pairs, go off. If you want to save some coin, I found similar options at more affordable brands and even some Amazon dupes. You’re welcome.
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One of the suits of minor arcana in tarot, or a card of that suit.
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A corner or external angle.
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A small circular slice of food.
For munchies try deep-fried jalapeño coins, jumbo Buffalo wings, and hush puppies with a sweet edge.
Spread out four bread and butter pickle coins on top, and sprinkle with onion.
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Variant of cryptocoininformalEllipsis of cryptocoin; a cryptocurrency.
What's the best coin to buy right now?
Etymology
From Middle English coyn, from Old French coigne (“wedge, cornerstone, die for stamping”), from Latin cuneus (“wedge”). Doublet of coign and cuneus. See also quoin (“cornerstone”). Displaced Middle English mynt, from Old English mynet (whence modern English mint), which was derived from Latin monēta.
verb
- 1
To make of a definite fineness, and convert into coins, as a mass of metal.
to coin silver dollars
to coin a medal
Many persons believe that the so-called "dollar of the daddies," weighing 412½ grains (nine tenths fine), having a ratio to gold of "16 to 1" in value when first coined, was the original dollar of the Constitution.
- 2
To make or fabricate (especially a word or phrase).
Over the last century the advance in science has led to many new words being coined.
Not fearing outward force: So ſhall my Lungs / Coine words till their decay, againſt thoſe Meazels
Some tale, some new pretense, he daily coined, / To soothe his sister and delude her mind.
Because in today's 2,000mph technological freefall, he who coins the catchiest buzzword generally wins the debate by default.
- 3
To acquire rapidly, as money; to make.
[...] Tenants cannot coin their Rent juſt at Quarter-day, but muſt gather it up by degrees, and lodge it with them till Pay-day, or borrow it of thoſe who have it lying by them, [...]
Forms
- plural
- coins
- past tense
- coined
- past participle
- coined
- present participle
- coining
- third person singular
- coins
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