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)

1. (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