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/spooh"kee/, n., pl. spukies.Chiefly Boston. a hero sandwich.Also, spukie.[orig. uncert.]Regional Variation. See hero sandwich.
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spuky — /spooh kee/, n., pl. spukies. Chiefly Boston. a hero sandwich. Also, spukie. [orig. uncert.] Regional Variation. See hero sandwich … Useful english dictionary
hero sandwich — a large sandwich, usually consisting of a small loaf of bread or long roll cut in half lengthwise and containing a variety of ingredients, as meat, cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes. Also called hero. [1950 55, Amer.] Regional Variation. The terms… … Universalium
hero sandwich — noun a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States • Syn: ↑bomber, ↑grinder,… … Useful english dictionary
