Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
a wooden nickel
idiomatic expression
/ə ˈwʊdən ˈnɪkəl/
Definition
An expression meaning something that is worthless or has little value.
Examples
- Be careful of that deal; it sounds too good to be true, like a wooden nickel.
- He gave me a wooden nickel as a promise, but I know it won’t mean much.
Meaning
The phrase ‘a wooden nickel’ typically refers to an item that is not genuine or does not hold real value, often used in a figurative sense.
Synonyms
- worthless token
- false promise
- empty gesture
