bubble and squeak
The name 'bubble and squeak' is derived from the sounds the ingredients make while cooking, often associated with British culinary tradition.
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Definition
B2Traditional British Cuisine
(common)A dish made from leftover vegetables, typically including potatoes and cabbage, pan-fried together until browned.
Example
- For breakfast, we had bubble and squeak made from last night's dinner.
- Bubble and squeak is a popular way to use up leftover vegetables.
C1Cockney Rhyming Slang
(informal, slang)A playful term used to refer to a Greek person.
Example
- In Cockney rhyming slang, 'bubble and squeak' means a Greek.
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