Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

poor-boy

Noun

/ˈpʊər bɔɪ/

Definition

A poor-boy is a type of sandwich that originated in Louisiana, typically made with a crusty French bread filled with various ingredients, often involving fried seafood or meats.

Examples

He ordered a shrimp poor-boy from the local diner.
They serve the best roast beef poor-boy in town.
She loves to try different variations of the traditional poor-boy.

Meaning

The term ‘poor-boy’ refers not only to the sandwich itself but also alludes to the working-class origins of the dish, which was created as a hearty meal for laborers.