Definition
Synonym of two cents (“one's opinion or thoughts”).
Origins
A play on two cents and its variants. From latinum, which was featured in many episodes of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993–1999) as a precious material used by Ferengi and others as a medium of exchange. Although a liquid in its natural state, it was enclosed for convenience in gold casings of standardized size, called slips.
In Context
- "Hey, at least we don't have an embarrasing^([sic]) royal family here! And don't worry--Pat Buchanan cannot and will not last as a viable candidate. […] Just my two slips of latinum on THAT non-"Trek" matter..."
- "This has been rattling around in my head for a while; I think I'm ready to toss it out for inspection. […] My 2 slips of latinum... Comments and arguments very welcome, y'all..."
Also Said As
- two slips
- two slips' worth
- two cents