coin

noun

1. (countable, uncountable)A piece of currency, usually metallic and in the shape of a disc, but sometimes polygonal, or with a hole in the middle.

   “...the coins were of all countries and sizes - doubloons, and louis d'ors, and guineas, and pieces of eight...”

2. (countable, uncountable)A token used in a special establishment like a casino.
3. (countable, figuratively, uncountable)That which serves for payment or recompense.

   “The loss of every present advantage to flesh and blood is repaid in a nobler coin.”

4. (figuratively, uncountable)Something in broad circulation or use.

   “Tho’ truths in manhood darkly join, ⁠Deep-seated in our mystic frame, ⁠We yield all blessing to the name Of Him that made them current coin; […]”

5. (UK, US, slang, uncountable)Money in general, not limited to coins.

   “She spent some serious coin on that car!”

   “It was the biggest thing in the town, and everybody I met was full of it. They were going to run an over-sea empire, and make no end of coin by trade.”

   “Boy toy named Troy, used to live in Detroit, big dope dealer money he was getting some coin.”

   “Of course, she [Charlie XCX] has a penchant for designer frames that cost upwards of $400. If you want to splurge on one of those exact pairs, go off. If you want to save some coin, I found similar options at more affordable brands and even some Amazon dupes. You’re welcome.”

6. (countable, uncountable)One of the suits of minor arcana in tarot, or a card of that suit.
7. (countable, uncountable)A corner or external angle.
8. (countable, uncountable)A small circular slice of food.

   “For munchies try deep-fried jalapeño coins, jumbo Buffalo wings, and hush puppies with a sweet edge.”

   “Spread out four bread and butter pickle coins on top, and sprinkle with onion.”

9. (abbreviation, alt-of, countable, ellipsis, informal, uncountable)Ellipsis of cryptocoin; a cryptocurrency.

   “What's the best coin to buy right now?”

10. (US, abbreviation, alt-of, uncountable)Abbreviation of counterinsurgency.

verb

1. To make of a definite fineness, and convert into coins, as a mass of metal.

   “to coin silver dollars”

   “to coin a medal”

   “Many persons believe that the so-called "dollar of the daddies," weighing 412½ grains (nine tenths fine), having a ratio to gold of "16 to 1" in value when first coined, was the original dollar of the Constitution.”

2. (broadly)To make or fabricate (especially a word or phrase).

   “Over the last century the advance in science has led to many new words being coined.”

   “Not fearing outward force: So ſhall my Lungs / Coine words till their decay, againſt thoſe Meazels”

   “Some tale, some new pretense, he daily coined, / To soothe his sister and delude her mind.”

   “Because in today's 2,000mph technological freefall, he who coins the catchiest buzzword generally wins the debate by default.”

   “As a result, men turn to the women in their lives to fulfill their emotional needs. Ferrara and her coauthor are not the first to suggest that women bear the burden of mankeeping (although they did coin the term).”

3. To acquire rapidly, as money; to make.

   “[...] Tenants cannot coin their Rent juſt at Quarter-day, but muſt gather it up by degrees, and lodge it with them till Pay-day, or borrow it of thoſe who have it lying by them, [...]”

name

1. A city in Iowa, United States.
2. An unincorporated community in Kentucky, United States.
3. A surname.
4. A surname.