Bubble and Squeak

Slang Term British ★★★☆☆ Moderate Neutral

Meaning: Fried leftover vegetables

炒剩菜
Verduras sobrantes fritas
残り物の野菜を炒めた料理
남은 채소를 볶은 요리

British dish of fried leftover cabbage and potatoes.

用剩余的卷心菜和土豆炒制的英国传统菜肴。
Plato británico de col y patatas sobrantes fritas.
キャベツとジャガイモの残り物を炒めたイギリスの伝統料理。
남은 양배추와 감자를 볶아 만든 영국 요리.

Examples

  1. Bubble and squeak for breakfast.
    早餐吃泡泡和吱吱
    Bubble and squeak para desayunar
    朝ごはんにバブル・アンド・スクイーク
    아침으로 버블 앤 스퀴크.
  2. Made bubble from the leftovers.
    用剩菜做了泡泡和吱吱
    Hice bubble con las sobras
    残り物でバブルを作った
    남은 재료로 버블을 만들었어.

Pronunciation

/ˌbʌbəl ən ˈskwiːk/

Usage Guide

Context: British food

Tone: nostalgic

✓ Do Say

  • British traditional
    英国传统菜肴
    plato tradicional británico
    イギリスの伝統料理
    영국 전통

✗ Don't Say

  • N/A
    N/A
    N/A
    N/A
    해당 없음

Common Mistakes

Origin & History

British, from the sounds made while cooking, 18th century.

Cultural Context

Era: 18th century

Generation: Older

Social background: All classes

Pop culture: British tradition

Regional notes: British traditional.

Variations

Bubble and squeakBubble

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