Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

spam in a can

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.05 in modern English

Syllables: spam in a -can
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Astronauts whose mission involves confinement in a small space capsule.

Derogatory; Slang; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"The lab rat, experimental object, “Spam in a can” idea wasn't NASA's vision of the astronaut, but this unpleasant dimension of astronaut life did seep into spaces with a claim to public attention."
"Many of the 324 candidates […] were convinced that astronauts were going to be “spam in a can,” mere passengers in a capsule controlled by NASA technicians on the ground."

Etymology

In reference to the tinned meat product called SPAM.

Usage

Questions

What does spam in a can mean?: Astronauts whose mission involves confinement in a small space capsule.
Where does spam in a can come from?: In reference to the tinned meat product called SPAM.

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