po' boy

See also: po'boy

English

Alternative forms

po'boy, po-boy, poboy, po boy, poor boy

Etymology

Shortened form of poor boy. Beyond that, the etymology is disputed.

Pronunciation

(General American) IPA^(key): /ˈpoʊ.bɔɪ/

Noun

po ' boy (plural po' boys)

(especially Louisiana) A traditional submarine sandwich from Louisiana, typically consisting of meat or seafood, usually fried, served on a Louisiana baguette.

Synonyms

(sandwich): see sub

Derived terms

po' boy bread

Further reading

po' boy on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

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