Definitions by Sam Carmichael-Parker
hoagie
A Philadelphia-area colloquialism for sub or submarine sandwich often known in the New York City Metropolitan area as a hero.
Exceptions:
One would not say "Meatball hoagie" they would say "Meatball sandwich" or "Meatball sub".
Exceptions:
One would not say "Meatball hoagie" they would say "Meatball sandwich" or "Meatball sub".
hoagie by Sam Carmichael-Parker December 8, 2004
water ice
Water ice is commonly referred to as italian ice outside of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. It is a flavored ice with a soft texture, not like a snow cone usually consumed in the summer.
water ice by Sam Carmichael-Parker December 8, 2004