East Coast US
Pork roll
Used when ordering or discussing breakfast options at diners.
Literal Meaning
A cylindrical object made of pork meat
Actual Meaning
A processed breakfast meat (called Taylor Ham in North Jersey)
Examples in Context

'I'll have pork roll, egg, and cheese.' (Translation: NJ breakfast sandwich)

Helpful Tips
  • 1North vs South Jersey divide
  • 2Also called Taylor Ham
  • 3Regional debate
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