English · Slang Attested

meatrock

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Meaning · English

A piece of highly processed mechanically separated chicken that is used as an ingredient for meals served in the US prison system.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thịt gà được chế biến cao và tách cơ học, dùng làm nguyên liệu cho bữa ăn trong hệ thống nhà tù Mỹ

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Where it’s used: Used American English

It was originally served in the form of handmade meatball-like chunks that resemble medium sized rocks (hence the prison name “meatrock”)

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 “meatrock” mean?

A piece of highly processed mechanically separated chicken that is used as an ingredient for meals served in the US prison system.

Is “meatrock” formal or informal?

meatrock is generally slang.

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