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French slang
Perfect; spotless; great. Used when something is exactly as it should be
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Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Usually positive or approving in casual contexts.
Region
French
Formality
Informal.
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nickel means Perfect; spotless; great. Used when something is exactly as it should be. It is best read as french slang associated with French.
"nickel" means Perfect; spotless; great. Used when something is exactly as it should be. In French, the nuance may be more specific.
Usually positive or approving in casual contexts.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
Excellent; very good.
Someone or something that is excellent, high-quality, or impressive
Excellent, amazing, or very good.
Well done or good job; an expression of approval.
Excellent; impressive; cool.
Giving someone excessive compliments to boost their ego or confidence
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