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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