drop dimes verb3 •To make multiple assists.Sophomore quarterback Sefo Liufau was dropping dimes all over the field, and the CU defense had held the Rams to a mere two yards passing. — 2014 •(slang) Synonym of drop a dime.Don't drop dimes on the company commanders unless it is a last resort. Give them a chance to fix weak areas before you report it to the commander. — 1990 •To pay a small amount.They'd lean from booths and barstools upholstered in bright red Naugahyde to drop dimes for “Birth of the Beat” and “Black Magic.” — 1999 formsdropped dimes · dropping dimes · drops dimes