Definition of "five-and-dime" in English

noun

1. (US) A store selling inexpensive items.

2. (poker slang) A two pair, composed of fives and tens.

3. (poker slang) A five and a ten as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em.

4. (US, military, slang) The 5th Battalion 10th Marines, a US artillery battalion.

   • Admiral Fitzwallace: A three hour patrol of the no-fly with the five-and-dime.