noun General Slang

Roach Coach

· noun · construction

The lunch truck that swings by the jobsite at break.

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The mobile catering truck that pulls onto the site mid-morning slinging breakfast burritos, coffee, and shrink-wrapped sandwiches. 'Roach' is an affectionate insult about the hygiene situation — nobody actually thinks there are roaches, but nobody's checking either. Also heard on military bases and outside factories.

“Roach coach is here, grab me a burrito and a Monster.”
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Roach Coach In A Sentence

Roach coach is here, grab me a burrito and a Monster.

Origin & Usage

American slang dating to at least the 1950s, popular on military bases and construction sites; the 'roach' is sardonic commentary on perceived sanitation.

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