The meaning of Nickel-and-dime

verb

Greedily or unfairly charge (someone) many small amounts for minor services.

Usage examples:

We don't nickel-and-dime our customers like some vendors that charge extra for every little utility

adjective

Of little importance.

Usage examples:

The only games this weekend are nickel-and-dime stuff

adjective

Used to describe something that is not important, usually because it does not involve much money

Usage examples:

A nickel-and-dime dispute, the banks nickle and dime you to death with all the little fees they cha…