Hoagy

Pronunciation: /ˈhoʊɡi/

Definitions of hoagy

noun a sandwich consisting of a baguette or other long roll split lengthwise and filled with various ingredients such as meat, cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, and condiments

Example Sentences

A1 I ordered a hoagy sandwich for lunch.

A2 The hoagy from that deli is always delicious.

B1 The hoagy shop on the corner makes the best sandwiches in town.

B2 I can never resist a hoagy loaded with all the toppings.

C1 The hoagy I had in Philadelphia was the most authentic I've ever tasted.

C2 I consider myself a hoagy connoisseur, always on the lookout for the perfect sandwich.

Examples of hoagy in a Sentence

formal The caterer served a variety of hoagies at the corporate luncheon.

informal Let's grab some hoagies for lunch from the deli down the street.

slang I could really go for a hoagy right now, they're so tasty!

figurative Her speech was a hoagy, filled with layers of complex ideas and insights.

Grammatical Forms of hoagy

• past tense: hoagied
• plural: hoagies
• comparative: hoagier
• superlative: hoagiest
• present tense: hoagies
• future tense: will hoagy
• perfect tense: have hoagied
• continuous tense: is hoagying
• singular: hoagy
• positive degree: hoagy
• infinitive: to hoagy
• gerund: hoagying
• participle: hoagied

Origin and Evolution of hoagy

First Known Use: 1928 year

Language of Origin: American English

Story behind the word: The word 'hoagy' is believed to have originated in the United States.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a type of sandwich, specifically a submarine sandwich filled with various meats, cheeses, and vegetables. Over time, the term has become synonymous with any type of sandwich served on a long roll.