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sloppy joe
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
sloppy joe
(noun)
sloppy joe
/
ˈ
slɑːpi
ˈ
ʤoʊ/
noun
plural
sloppy joes
sloppy joe
/
ˈ
slɑːpi
ˈ
ʤoʊ/
noun
plural
sloppy joes
Britannica Dictionary definition of SLOPPY JOE
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ground beef that is cooked in a thick, spicy sauce and usually served on a bun
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