block ornament
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Meaning · English
A small fragment of cheap meat offered for sale by a butcher, particularly one of poor quality.
Register: slang
Examples
I ought to add, that the “single fellows,” instead of living on “block ornaments” and the like, live, when doing well, on the best fare, at the “spiciest” cook-shops on their rounds, or in the neighbourhood of their residence.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “block ornament” mean?
A small fragment of cheap meat offered for sale by a butcher, particularly one of poor quality.
Is “block ornament” formal or informal?
block ornament is generally slang.