"po' boy" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈpoʊ.bɔɪ/ [General-American] Forms: po' boys [plural], po'boy [alternative], po-boy [alternative], poboy [alternative], po boy [alternative], poor boy [alternative]
Etymology: Shortened form of poor boy. Beyond that, the etymology is disputed. Head templates: {{en-noun}} po' boy (plural po' boys)
  1. (especially Louisiana) A traditional submarine sandwich from Louisiana, typically consisting of meat or seafood, usually fried, served on a Louisiana baguette. Tags: Louisiana, especially Categories (topical): Sandwiches Synonyms (sandwich): sub Derived forms: po' boy bread

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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