hoagy
Americannoun
Regionalisms
See hero sandwich.
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Etymology
Origin of hoagy
An Americanism first recorded in 1940–45; several anecdotal hypotheses have been advanced as to the origin of the word, most claiming it to be derivative of hog, either in reference to pork as an ingredient, or as an epithet for a person capable of eating such a sandwich, or alluding to Hog Island, an industrial and shipping area of South Philadelphia; but corroborating evidence is lacking; see -ie
Example Sentences
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Wawa, the mid-Atlantic stalwart, is beloved for the customizable hoagies sold at its more than 1200 stores.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026
There’s like three different styles, but when it comes to pizza and hoagies, I’m very simple.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 28, 2025
On the conveyor belt alongside laptops and shoes, I’ve seen Giordano’s deep-dish pizzas, Wawa hoagies and glass containers of rare Italian cherries, precariously arguing their way past the 3.4-ounce liquid rule.
From Salon ● Dec. 24, 2024
Or, make the subs, but bring the juice in a separate container and sprinkle it on the hoagies just before eating.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 21, 2023
“Dance terms,” Rex says, smiling a huge smile from a mouth that isn’t as bright as Mark’s or Marc’s but looks, instead, like it enjoys seven or eight hoagies per weekend.
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
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