English · Slang Attested

tommy tin

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A ration of tinned food of the type given to British soldiers.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

phần thực phẩm đóng hộp dành cho binh sĩ Anh

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Topics: Dated

Common questions

What does “tommy tin” mean?

A ration of tinned food of the type given to British soldiers.

Is “tommy tin” formal or informal?

tommy tin is generally dated, slang.

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