tomato can
tomato can · tomato cans
An inferior fighter in the sport of boxingAn inferior fighter in the sport of boxing. The insinuation is that an up-and-coming fighter takes on a "tomato can" to burnish his reputation and record.
Meaning
3 senses(derogatory, slang)An inferior fighter in the sport of boxing. The insinuation is that an up-and-coming fighter takes on a "tomato can" to burnish his reputation and record.
(slang)By extension, an opponent who presents little challenge.
(slang)A boxer who takes a dive, or loses a fight on purpose.
Origin
Presumably because of tendency to bleed when battered, tomato juice leaking from a can beiPresumably because of tendency to bleed when battered, tomato juice leaking from a can being a metaphor for bleeding.
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Forms
plural: tomato cans| Singular | tomato can |
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