Meaning of nickel tour | Babel Free

Definitions

Synonym of fifty-cent tour.

US, dated, derogatory, idiomatic

Examples

“Our nickel tour doesn't do justice to GA mechanics, but even a longer explanation would leave⟳ us scratching our heads and asking how such simple operators might do anything useful, let⟳ alone promote⟳ an effective, robust search⟳ for good stuff.”

“Just what I needed, another nickel tour by another roommate; “What was it with roommates and nickel tours?” I wondered.”

“"Come⟳ on. Fix⟳ me a cup of sissy coffee and I'll take⟳ you on the nickel tour.” The nickel tour included such highlights as the spot where the uncomfortable floral couch held court in the parlor and a little borderline sexual stroking of the aforementioned chair rails in the dining room.”

““Come⟳ on, let’s give⟳ you the nickel tour,” he suggested. “Welcome⟳ aboard, Lieutenant Harper.””

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