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Hockey puck
01
a vulcanized rubber disk 3 inches in diameter that is used instead of a ball in ice hockey
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
hockey pucks
02
a very well-done or overcooked burger
Slang
What does "hockey puck" mean in restaurant slang?
The structure is a compound noun that compares an overcooked burger to the dense, rubbery disc used in ice hockey, emphasizing the unappetizing texture and appearance. It is used to describe a very well done or overcooked burger that is hard, dry, and burnt, often served by mistake or by cooks who left it on the grill too long. People typically say "This burger is a hockey puck" when complaining about dry, tough meat.
Examples
My burger came out like a hockey puck.
