Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A stew of bacon with rice and peas.
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word hopping-john.
Examples
-
Ain 'nuthin ne'er eat no better den dat "hopping-john" is eat. "
Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves South Carolina Narratives, Part 1 Work Projects Administration
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.