"Jucy Lucy" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Jucy Lucys [plural]
Etymology: Various unsupported theories, but apparently from juicy and the name Lucy, chosen for the rhyme (and respelled accordingly). Head templates: {{en-noun|s|head=Jucy Lucy}} Jucy Lucy (plural Jucy Lucys)
  1. (Upper Midwestern US) A cheeseburger with the cheese inside the meat instead of on top, resulting in a melted core of cheese. Wikipedia link: Jucy Lucy Categories (topical): Sandwiches Synonyms: Juicy Lucy

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