Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sloppy-joe
noun
/ˈslɑː.pi ˈdʒoʊ/
Definition
A sloppy joe is a type of sandwich made with ground beef, onions, and tomato sauce served on a bun.
Examples
- For dinner, I made a delicious sloppy-joe that everyone loved.
- At the picnic, we enjoyed sloppy-joes and fries.
Meaning
The term ‘sloppy joe’ refers to both the messy, saucy sandwich and its basic preparation method, which involves cooking the meat with a wet sauce.
Synonyms
- messy sandwich
- beef sandwich
