We call it Linner
LILPapi69 · 46-50, M
To be technical It's Called:
Linner, a blend of "lunch" and "dinner," is often used informally for a meal that takes the place of both a late lunch and an early supper. You might also hear dunch.
Linner, a blend of "lunch" and "dinner," is often used informally for a meal that takes the place of both a late lunch and an early supper. You might also hear dunch.
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LILPapi69 · 46-50, M
@Tumbleweed I swear I don't lie , I'm harmless. I mean I am a bad ass.
Tumbleweed · F
@LILPapi69 I like badass!!
LILPapi69 · 46-50, M
@Tumbleweed i Bet U Do
Musicman · 61-69, M
The mayo shouldn't have bothered you. They toast subs with mayonnaise on them here all the time and I have never had a problem. Now I have had food poisoning a few times. Spending the night on the toilet while leaning into the tub is not fun. I truly feel bad for you. 😥
Tumbleweed · F
@Musicman They have awesome pizza but I got hooked on their subs because of the way they do their bread!
Musicman · 61-69, M
@Tumbleweed It's nice to be able to mix things up and not always eat the same thing. 🙂
Tumbleweed · F
@Musicman I agree!
JoyfulSilence · 51-55, M
tea?
Musicman · 61-69, M
JoyfulSilence · 51-55, M
@Musicman
I was annoyed for two reasons.
The sandwich comes with "fries or veggies" and cole slaw. I love cole slaw but not theirs, since it has cold corn in it. I do not like the mixed texture!
So I ordered different sides, with an upcharge: a cup of hot corn (alone, nothing else in it), and a side salad (no corn in that). Yet they still brought me cole slaw, LOL! I may not eat it. They better not charge me. And then they gave me the wrong dressing (Caesar) for my salad. I did not taste it first before adding it, it was the same color as what I wanted (ranch). So I had to get a replacement salad and the correct dressing.
But everything is good! Except for the corn in my slaw. 😡
I was annoyed for two reasons.
The sandwich comes with "fries or veggies" and cole slaw. I love cole slaw but not theirs, since it has cold corn in it. I do not like the mixed texture!
So I ordered different sides, with an upcharge: a cup of hot corn (alone, nothing else in it), and a side salad (no corn in that). Yet they still brought me cole slaw, LOL! I may not eat it. They better not charge me. And then they gave me the wrong dressing (Caesar) for my salad. I did not taste it first before adding it, it was the same color as what I wanted (ranch). So I had to get a replacement salad and the correct dressing.
But everything is good! Except for the corn in my slaw. 😡
Musicman · 61-69, M
@JoyfulSilence I am so sorry you are having a bad experience. ☹ Every now and then even our favorite places have a bad day. ☹
SunshineGirl · 36-40, F
High Tea.
What did you eat?
What did you eat?
LILPapi69 · 46-50, M
@SunshineGirl Historically, high tea was a hearty, evening meal featuring meat pies, fish, vegetables like potatoes, baked goods like crumpets, and other heavy foods. What many people today call "high tea" is actually afternoon tea, which includes finger sandwiches, scones with jam and clotted cream, and sweet pastries.
Tumbleweed · F
@SunshineGirl I had the hot veggie sub but this time I went with mayo rather than the Italian dressing so I think it was the mayo..
JoyfulSilence · 51-55, M
SomeMichGuy · M
What did you have?
Tumbleweed · F
@SomeMichGuy I always get their veggie sub with Italian dressing, this time I got mayo & since it's a hot sub, I think maybe the warm mayo wasn't a good idea...
SomeMichGuy · M
@Tumbleweed true
bookerdana · M
or linner..I like the pumpkin pfp
Tumbleweed · F
@bookerdana Thank you!
bookerdana · M
@Tumbleweed Its a happy pumpkin😅
ChipmunkErnie · 70-79, M
High Tea?
JimFarris16 · 22-25, M
Dunch
SomeMichGuy · M
Dunch.
LILPapi69 · 46-50, M
@SomeMichGuy That's a fun challenge! "Linner" is one of those portmanteau words for the meal between lunch and dinner (usually late afternoon, 3–5 p.m.) that hasn't quite stuck the landing.
The "winner" answer is often "Dunch" (from Dinner + Lunch), which some people prefer because it sounds less like a non-food word than "linner" or because it follows the pattern of "brunch" by using the end of the second meal's name.
But I think a better answer that truly elevates the concept should be one of these:
3 Better Terms for "Linner"
1. Lupper
Why it's better: It has a smoother, more palatable sound than "linner" and follows the established pattern of Breakfast and Lunch combining to form Brunch. Following that logic, Lunch and Supper (a common term for the evening meal) should combine to form Lupper. It simply flows better off the tongue.
Best for: A light, social, or informal early dinner.
2. Afternoon Tea
Why it's better: It's an established, traditional, and universally understood term that perfectly describes a small, late-afternoon meal. While often associated with the British custom of scones and tiny sandwiches, the term itself can be used to describe any casual, transitional meal consumed in that time slot.
Best for: A light, snack-like meal with coffee, tea, or pastries.
3. The Fifth Meal
Why it's better: It's not a portmanteau, which is the main problem with "linner" and "dunch." It's a clear, self-explanatory, and a little bit grand term that immediately explains the meal's position in the day: Breakfast, Second Breakfast/Elevenses (optional), Lunch, Fourth Meal (optional), Fifth Meal, Dinner/Supper. It leans into the idea of a fully-scheduled day of eating, à la the hobbits of Middle-earth.
Best for: A slightly heartier meal, like a full second lunch or a very early dinner.
So, my final best answer is Lupper, for its superior flow and logical consistency with Brunch.
What do you think of Lupper? Does it beat the winner's "Dunch" or "Linner"?
The "winner" answer is often "Dunch" (from Dinner + Lunch), which some people prefer because it sounds less like a non-food word than "linner" or because it follows the pattern of "brunch" by using the end of the second meal's name.
But I think a better answer that truly elevates the concept should be one of these:
3 Better Terms for "Linner"
1. Lupper
Why it's better: It has a smoother, more palatable sound than "linner" and follows the established pattern of Breakfast and Lunch combining to form Brunch. Following that logic, Lunch and Supper (a common term for the evening meal) should combine to form Lupper. It simply flows better off the tongue.
Best for: A light, social, or informal early dinner.
2. Afternoon Tea
Why it's better: It's an established, traditional, and universally understood term that perfectly describes a small, late-afternoon meal. While often associated with the British custom of scones and tiny sandwiches, the term itself can be used to describe any casual, transitional meal consumed in that time slot.
Best for: A light, snack-like meal with coffee, tea, or pastries.
3. The Fifth Meal
Why it's better: It's not a portmanteau, which is the main problem with "linner" and "dunch." It's a clear, self-explanatory, and a little bit grand term that immediately explains the meal's position in the day: Breakfast, Second Breakfast/Elevenses (optional), Lunch, Fourth Meal (optional), Fifth Meal, Dinner/Supper. It leans into the idea of a fully-scheduled day of eating, à la the hobbits of Middle-earth.
Best for: A slightly heartier meal, like a full second lunch or a very early dinner.
So, my final best answer is Lupper, for its superior flow and logical consistency with Brunch.
What do you think of Lupper? Does it beat the winner's "Dunch" or "Linner"?
LILPapi69 · 46-50, M
The fifth meal sounds like a death threat lol
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Ferric67 · M
Linner
shinyplasticlove · 51-55, M
Linner or Dunch.🤣


















