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S**t on a shingle
SHIT on uh SHING-guhl · noun · vulgar
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U.S. military chow slang dating to at least WWI.
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What is shit on a shingle?
It is military mess-hall slang for creamed chipped or dried beef in gravy served over toast, abbreviated S.O.S.
Why is it called shit on a shingle?
The gravy-covered beef on toast is said to resemble the dish's crude nickname, with the toast being the 'shingle.'
How old is the term shit on a shingle?
It dates back to at least World War I in U.S. military chow slang and remained a mess-hall staple for decades.
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