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spuckie
What does spuckie mean?
Old-school Boston term for a submarine sandwich, taken from 'spuccadella' (sometimes spelled spukadella), the Italian-style roll it was originally built on. Mostly heard from older East Boston and North End types now; younger Bostonians have largely shifted to 'sub'.
"My grandfather still calls it a spuckie, no one under 50 says that anymore."
Origin
From Italian 'spuccadella', a type of long bread roll brought over by Italian immigrants to East Boston in the early 1900s.
Frequently asked questions
What does "spuckie" mean in Boston?
It's the Boston word for a sub sandwich, named after the Italian spuccadella roll it's served on.
How do you use "spuckie" in a sentence?
"Grab me a turkey spuckie from the corner shop."
Where does "spuckie" come from?
The name comes from the Italian roll (spuccadella) the sandwich is traditionally made on.
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