tommy tin
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Meaning · English
A ration of tinned food of the type given to British soldiers.
Register: dated, slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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.