English Explanatory Dictionary

Jiggs dinner

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A traditional Sunday evening meal eaten around Newfoundland and Labrador, typically consisting of salted beef boiled with vegetables.

Word forms

Jiggs dinner Jiggs' dinner

Etymology

Probably named after the main character in the comic strip Bringing Up Father, whose favourite meal was corned beef and cabbage.

Synonyms

boiled dinner Jiggs supper
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