slop bowl
slop bowl · slop bowls
One of the four components of the traditional tea setOne of the four components of the traditional tea set. Tea drinkers emptied their unwanted, cold tea into the slop bowl before refilling their cups with fresh, hot tea.
Meaning
2 senses(idiomatic)One of the four components of the traditional tea set. Tea drinkers emptied their unwanted, cold tea into the slop bowl before refilling their cups with fresh, hot tea.
a bowl into which the dregs of teacups and coffee cups are emptied at the table
(derogatory)A subset of fast casual food served in bowls and marketed as being healthier alternatives.