pub sub
Pronunciation
/pˈʌb sˈʌb/

Definition & Meaning of "pub sub"in English

Pub sub
01

(Southeastern US, especially Florida) a sandwich purchased from the Publix supermarket chain, often made to order

Slang
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
pub subs

What does "pub sub" mean in Southeastern US slang?

The structure is a clipped shortening of "Publix Submarine," where "Publix" is a supermarket chain and "sub" is short for submarine sandwich, combined into a catchy abbreviation. It is used in the Southeastern United States, especially Florida, to describe a sandwich purchased from the Publix supermarket chain, often made to order with a variety of meats, cheeses, vegetables, and sauces, widely considered a regional staple. People typically say "I'm grabbing a pub sub for lunch" or "Pub subs are the best thing about Florida."

Examples
I grabbed a turkey pub sub for lunch.
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