tomato can

In the world of sports, particularly boxing, a 'tomato can' is a derogatory term used to describe an easy opponent who helps another fighter build their record.

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Definition

C1Boxing

(derogatory, slang)An inferior fighter considered easy to defeat, often used to boost another boxer's record.

Example

  • The up-and-coming boxer fought a tomato can to add another win to his record.

C1Sports

(derogatory, slang)An opponent who poses little challenge and is easily defeated.

Example

  • The team faced a tomato can in the first round of the tournament.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "tomato can":

tomato juicetomato saucetomato piein the can