tiddlywink

British

/ ˈtɪdlɪˌwɪŋk /

noun

any of the discs used in the game of tiddlywinks

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Russell tips the car over like a tiddlywink.

From Salon • Aug. 30, 2010

By God," he says, "either you do it, or I'll find a job for you in the tiddlywink factory.

From Time Magazine Archive

The Omega's face is silver and wide as a 50p but as thin as a tiddlywink.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

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