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fifty-cent tour

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A fast and general introduction to a place.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US, derogatory, humorous, idiomatic, usually

Examples

  • Let me give you the fifty-cent tour of the office.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: ten-cent tour, nickel tour

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

An adaptation of earlier nickel tour accounting for inflation.