dime
UK: daɪm | US: daɪm
n. a coin of the United States or Canada worth 10 cents
n. (informal) a small amount of money
n. (slang) a piece of information or advice
The word "dime" traces back to the Latin decimus (tenth), reflecting its value as one-tenth of a dollar. It entered English through Old French disme, a term for a tithe or tenth-part tax. The spelling evolved to "dime" in American English, retaining its fractional meaning while becoming associated specifically with the 10-cent coin.
She handed the cashier a dime to complete her purchase.
Back in the 1950s, a dime could buy you a candy bar.
He doesn’t have a dime to his name after the trip.
"Here’s a dime’s worth of advice: always double-check your work."
The old jukebox played a song for a dime.