dagwood

Multi-layered lunch monster

A dagwood is a towering sandwich stacked with multiple layers of meats, cheeses, and other fillings—so tall it's barely possible to eat.

Named after Dagwood Bumstead, the comic strip character famous for raiding the refrigerator to build such creations: He made a dagwood with everything left over from the party.

sandwich

stacked

Arranged in a heap

deli · cold cuts · meat · cheese · lettuce · tomato · bread · mayonnaise · mustard · turkey

comic

Blondie

Light-haired person's moniker

  • newspaperPrinted periodical of current events
  • funniesNewspaper cartoon section
  • syndicateCombined group pursuing shared interest

panels · cartoon · humor · family · Daisy · Alexander · Cookie · gag · satire · daily strip

Categories
Opposites
size/layering

dagwoodfinger sandwich

Bite-sized bread slices with filling

tea sandwich · open-faced sandwich · canapé · half sandwich · slider

elaborateness

dagwoodbread and water

Minimal prisoner's diet

plain bread · dry toast

portion excess vs. restraint

dagwoodsnack

Light between-meal fare

morsel · bite · nibble · small plate

Phrases
Familiarity
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Profile
Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G