ronson

English

Etymology

From Ronson, manufacturer of lighters, in reference to their 1940s jingle "Lights first every time".

Pronunciation

• Audio (General Australian):

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Noun

ronson (plural ronsons)

1. (British, military, slang, obsolete) M4 Sherman tank - due to the proclivity of Shermans to burst into flames from a single hit

Synonyms

• Tommy cooker, tommy cooker