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M$1 August 20, 2009 08:38 PM

What is the origin of the word "Slider," as in mini-burgers?

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robbrown

August 20, 2009 08:47 PM

U.S. Naval officers coined the term between the '40's and '50s.

"The term “slider” meant a greasy burger that slid in easily."

http://www.barrypopik.com/index.php/new_york_city/entry/slider_or_slyder_mini_hamburger/

Today, the name slider is synonymous with White Castle's deliciously trademarked hamburgers.

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mrsdhansen

August 20, 2009 08:52 PM

I've heard that. But its also contested quite a bit. I've received so much conflicting information on the origin.

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robbrown

August 20, 2009 08:56 PM

Apparently so did the creator of the page that I sourced. Barry Popik lists a ton of references from all over the place.

The problem is that this is an "urban" or slang term. Even worse, it dates back at least 50 years.

It makes sense to me that Popik is correct. Hamburgers were considerably greasier years ago and the Navy has all sorts of wired words for stuff. The term sliders could have caught on in that era and transferred to White Castle through branding and consistency.

I'm sorry that there isn't a clearly defined answer, but Popik's work and sources seem to be the most accurate summary available.

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