noun
General Slang
Friday fish fry
FRY-day FISH FRY · noun · informal
The traditional Wisconsin Friday-night fried-fish dinner out.
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Definitions
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A weekly Friday dinner of battered, fried fish (cod, perch, haddock, or walleye) with sides, served at taverns and supper clubs.
“We never miss the Friday fish fry at the corner tavern.”
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Friday fish fry In A Sentence
We never miss the Friday fish fry at the corner tavern.
Origin & Usage
Wisconsin tradition rooted in Catholic Friday abstinence and Great Lakes fishing.
Variants
fish fry
People Also Ask
What is a Friday fish fry?
It is a weekly Friday dinner of battered, fried fish with sides, served at taverns and supper clubs, especially in Wisconsin.
Why is the fish fry on Fridays?
The tradition is rooted in Catholic Friday abstinence from meat, combined with the abundant fish of the Great Lakes.
What fish is used in a Wisconsin fish fry?
Common choices include cod, perch, haddock, or walleye, typically battered and fried.
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