mom-and-pop
Small and unsophisticated, typically because operated by a couple or a familySmall and unsophisticated, typically because operated by a couple or a family.
Meaning
1 senses(Canada, US, not comparable)Small and unsophisticated, typically because operated by a couple or a family.
Mom-and-pop diners are disappearing from American streets and being replaced by bland corporate giants.
Translations
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