greasy spoon
greasy spoon · greasy spoons
An inexpensive diner or other informal restaurant, especially one specializing in…An inexpensive diner or other informal restaurant, especially one specializing in frying or grilling.
Meaning
1 senses(idiomatic, informal)An inexpensive diner or other informal restaurant, especially one specializing in frying or grilling.
We found a good little greasy spoon down a side street.
a small restaurant specializing in short-order fried foods
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
American English, 1920s.American English, 1920s.
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Forms
plural: greasy spoonsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedhash slinger