noun
Uncommon
gatsby
Gatsby (noun) means In South African English, a large sandwich made from a whole loaf filled with fries, meat, and sauce. Example: “They split a chip gatsby three ways after the match.”
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In South African English, a large sandwich made from a whole loaf filled with fries, meat, and sauce.
"They split a chip gatsby three ways after the match."
How to use gatsby
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA South African fast-food sandwich, similar to a submarine sandwich but much larger and usually filled with fries.
When to use it
Regional term, mainly used in South Africa (especially Cape Town); not widely known elsewhere.
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Word forms
- Plural
- gatsbys, gatsbies
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They split a chip _____ three ways after the match.
Etymology
Named after the title character of F. Scott Fitzgerald's 1925 novel "The Great Gatsby", though the exact reason for the name is disputed.
Class of 1925
gatsby joined the language around 1925.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “gatsby” mean?
The word “gatsby” means in South African English, a large sandwich made from a whole loaf filled with fries, meat, and sauce. In plain terms, a South African fast-food sandwich, similar to a submarine sandwich but much larger and usually filled with fries.
How do you use “gatsby” in a sentence?
Here is “gatsby” used in a sentence: “They split a chip gatsby three ways after the match.”
What part of speech is “gatsby”?
“Gatsby” is a noun.
Where does the word “gatsby” come from?
The word “gatsby” dates back to around 1925. Named after the title character of F. Scott Fitzgerald's 1925 novel "The Great Gatsby", though the exact reason for the name is disputed.
Is “gatsby” a common word?
“Gatsby” is an uncommon word in modern English.
