spatchcock

spatchcock
1. noun
a) Chicken meat when prepared by spatchcocking. (See below.)
b) A rushed effort.
2. verb
a) To cut poultry along the spine and spread the halves apart, for more even cooking when grilled.

spatchcocked chicken

b) To interpolate, insert or sandwich (in or into)

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  • Spatchcock — Spatch cock , n. See {Spitchcock}. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • spatchcock — [spach′käk΄] Brit. vt. 1. to split open and broil (a fowl) 2. Informal a) to interpolate (a word or words) in or into a text, often hastily or inappropriately b) to put together so as to form a unit or whole, often a clumsy or incongruous one …   English World dictionary

  • Spatchcock — A spatchcock is a poussin or game bird that is prepared for roasting and broiling over a grill/spit, or a bird that has been cooked after being prepared in this way. The method of preparing the chicken involves removing the backbone and sternum… …   Wikipedia

  • spatchcock — /spach kok /, n. 1. a fowl that has been dressed and split open for grilling. v.t. 2. to prepare and roast (a fowl) in this manner. 3. to insert or interpolate, esp. in a forced or incongruous manner: Additional information has been spatchcocked… …   Universalium

  • spatchcock — spatch·cock || spætʃkÉ‘k / kÉ’k n. chicken or other fowl that is cut into two lengthwise and then grilled or roasted on a skewer v. prepare a chicken or other fowl for grilling by splitting it open down the back …   English contemporary dictionary

  • spatchcock — noun a chicken or game bird split open and grilled. verb 1》 prepare (a poultry or game bird) in this way. 2》 informal, chiefly Brit. add (a phrase, sentence, etc.) in a context where it is inappropriate. Origin C18 (orig. an Ir. usage): perh.… …   English new terms dictionary

  • spatchcock — Verb. To add a phrase, clause or sentence in a context that is inappropriate. Informal …   English slang and colloquialisms

  • spatchcock — spatch·cock …   English syllables

  • spatchcock — spatch•cock [[t]ˈspætʃˌkɒk[/t]] n. 1) cvb coo a fowl that has been dressed and split open for grilling 2) cvb coo to prepare and roast (a fowl) in this manner 3) cvb to insert or interpolate, esp. in a forced or incongruous manner • Etymology:… …   From formal English to slang

  • spatchcock — /ˈspætʃkɒk/ (say spachkok) noun 1. a chicken, especially a small one, split in half, and usually served grilled. –verb (t) 2. to prepare (a chicken) for serving in this manner. {probably alteration of spitchcock} …  

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