golden sombrero

noun

A humorous verbal "award" given to a batter who has struck out four times in a single game.

“Jones got a golden sombrero last night; he had a hat trick (three strikeouts) going into the ninth inning, then struck out for the fourth time.”

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Meanings

noungolden sombrero (plural golden sombreros)

plural golden sombreros

  1. ball gamesA humorous verbal "award" given to a batter who has struck out four times in a single game.

    Jones got a golden sombrero last night; he had a hat trick (three strikeouts) going into the ninth inning, then struck out for the fourth time.

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Chicago

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