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Synonyms of nickel

21 similar words

Another word for nickel is jitney. Other synonyms of nickel are sixpenny, tinhorn, two a penny, bargainous and brand X.

Synonyms and similar words for nickel

nounA coin worth 5 cents.

  • jitneySynonym of nickel, a 5-cent coin or amount.

adjectiveSynonym of cheap: Low price and/or low value.

  • sixpennyCheap; worthless.
  • tinhornCheap, inferior; pretentious.
  • two a pennyVery common; cheap.
  • bargainousCheap; constituting a bargain.
  • brand X slangSynonym of el cheapo.
  • budgetAppropriate to a restricted budget.
  • cheap
  • cheapieCheap; inferior.
  • cheapo slangInexpensive and of poor quality.
  • cheesyCheap, of poor quality.
  • competitive euphemisticCheap, especially used of quality products.
  • dime a dozen
  • economicFrugal; cheap (in the sense of representing good value); economical.
  • economicalSaving money or resources.
  • el cheapo slangCheap; inexpensive; of low quality.
  • inexpensiveInvolving little expense; reasonable in price; cheap.
  • low-costLow in price; cheap, inexpensive.
  • low-endCheap, inexpensive or low-quality.
  • low-pricedHaving a low price; cheap.
  • unexpensive archaicNot expensive; inexpensive.

Meaning of nickel

  1. noun A silvery elemental metal with an atomic number of 28 and symbol Ni.
  2. noun A coin worth 5 cents.
  3. noun Five dollars.

Full definition of nickel

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Questions about synonyms of nickel

What is another word for nickel?
Nickel has 21 synonyms on Word.ws, such as jitney, sixpenny, tinhorn, two a penny, bargainous, brand X, budget and cheap.
What does nickel mean?
Nickel means a silvery elemental metal with an atomic number of 28 and symbol Ni.

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