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golden sombrero

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: ball-games, baseball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

Examples

  • 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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