English Explanatory Dictionary

ronson

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. M4 Sherman tank - due to the proclivity of Shermans to burst into flames from a single hit
name
  1. A surname.

Pronunciation

/ˈrɒnsən/ En-au-ronson.ogg

Word forms

ronson ronsons

Etymology

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

Synonyms

Tommy cooker
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