General
snap tin
What does snap tin mean?
A metal box for carrying 'snap' (food) to work, associated with miners and factory workers.
"Me grandad still had his old snap tin from the pit."
Origin
Northern/Midlands industrial dialect; 'snap' (food) plus 'tin'.
Frequently asked questions
What is a 'snap tin'?
A metal box for carrying a packed lunch to work, where 'snap' means food.
Who used snap tins?
They're associated with miners and factory workers in the North and Midlands.
Why is it called a snap tin?
'Snap' is industrial dialect for food, so a snap tin is the tin you carry it in.
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