Definition

Street slang for a five-dollar quantity of drugs, the standard starter pack for dealers and buyers navigating the underground economy. Think of it as the vending machine price point of the illicit drug world.

Example Usage

He grabbed a nickel from the corner dealer to get through the weekend.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=nickel&defid=1253705)

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