double-nickel

Speech parts

1. double-nickel - Noun

2. double-nickel - Verb

Meaning

(US slang) The national speed limit of 55 miles per hour introduced in the USA in 1974.

(US slang) The number 55 (by extension).

double-nickel (third-person singular simple present double-nickels, present participle double-nickeling, simple past and past participle double-nickeled)

(with dummy it) To travel at 55 miles per hour.

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