sloppy joe

noun

slop·​py joe ˈslä-pē-ˈjō How to pronounce sloppy joe (audio)
1
often capitalized S&J : a loose-fitting sweater especially for girls
2
: ground beef cooked in a thick spicy sauce and usually served on a bun

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Beyond Sausage paired perfectly with the pungent red curry paste in this rice cake stir-fry, and swapping in Impossible Beef was unnoticeable in these spicy-sweet gochujang sloppy joes. Rebecca Gorena, Bon Appétit, 13 Aug. 2024 For many adults who grew up in the '80s and '90s, one meal that embodies the essence of food nostalgia has to be the sloppy joe. Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2024 Elevate the school lunch favorite to a family-friendly, dinner-worthy sloppy joe casserole. Paige Grandjean, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2023 Examples include sloppy joes, lasagna, chili and meatballs, according to Corilyn Shropshire at Cook’s Illustrated. Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2023 See all Example Sentences for sloppy joe 

Word History

Etymology

probably from the name Joe, nickname for Joseph

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of sloppy joe was in 1940

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“Sloppy joe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sloppy%20joe. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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