manwich

Canned sloppy joe

Manwich is a brand name for canned seasoned tomato sauce used to make sloppy joes—loose ground beef in sauce served on a hamburger bun.

The term has become somewhat generic for any sloppy joe: We're having manwiches for dinner.

The name plays on "sandwich" while suggesting hearty, masculine fare.

sloppyjoe

sloppy

Careless and untidy

  • groundSolid surface underfoot
  • beefBovine meat for eating
  • bunSoft rounded roll

tomato · sauce · messy · dripping · tangy · ketchup · onion · bell · pepper · skillet

convenient

quick

Moving with speed

  • easyRequiring minimal effort
  • premadePrepared in advance
  • fastSpeedy, or skip eating

ready-to-eat · simple · practical · handy · effortless · prepackaged · weeknight · time-saver · pantry · staple

hearty

filling

Material placed within

wholesome · robust · meaty · nourishing · savory · flavorful · rich · generous · warming · homestyle

Opposites
neatness/messiness

manwichtea sandwich

Crustless, delicate party snack

finger sandwich · cucumber sandwich · canapé · club sandwich · pressed sandwich

refinement/elegance

manwichhaute cuisine

Elevated culinary artistry

fine dining · French cuisine · tasting menu · amuse-bouche · canapé

effort/convenience

manwichbraised short ribs

Slow-cooked bone-in beef

beef bourguignon · coq au vin · labor of love

Family

man, sandwich, manly, manliness, sandwiches

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