noun
Street Slang
nickel bag
NIK-el-bag · noun · slang
Five dollars' worth of cannabis.
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Definitions
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A very small bag of cannabis costing about five dollars, historically around half a gram.
“Back in the day a nickel bag got you through the night.”
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nickel bag In A Sentence
Back in the day a nickel bag got you through the night.
Origin & Usage
From 'nickel' (five cents/five dollars) for the price point.
People Also Ask
What is a nickel bag?
A nickel bag is a very small bag of cannabis costing about five dollars, historically around half a gram.
Why is it called a nickel bag?
'Nickel' refers to the five-dollar price point, echoing the five-cent coin, not a set weight.
Is a nickel bag still a common term?
It's somewhat dated. It was more common in earlier decades, and larger, price-defined units like the dime bag are heard more often now.
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