"Hawaiian steak" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From its popularity in Hawaii, stemming from World War II. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Hawaiian steak (uncountable)
  1. (US, humorous) Spam (a tinned meat product). Tags: US, humorous, uncountable Categories (topical): Meats Categories (place): Hawaii, USA
    Sense id: en-Hawaiian_steak-en-noun-Q1IRnFBw Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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