Definition of a greasy spoon

greasy spoon

noun

• a diner that serves inexpensive food.

  Last edited on Aug 26 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 26 2009.

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Other terms relating to 'greasy':
greasy	Definitions include: you did something disrespectful or dirty to another or oneself.
greasy sweet	Definitions include: Perfect; no flaws at all.
greasy tick	Definitions include: grungy looking, greasy hair, smells bad.
Other terms relating to 'spoon':
big spoon	Definitions include: when spooning in bed, the person in back.
born with a silver spoon in (one's) mouth	Definitions include: to be born into wealth and privilege.
gag me with a spoon	Definitions include: an exclamation disgust.
little spoon	Definitions include: when spooning in bed, the person in front.
silver spoon	Definitions include: of or relating to the upper class.
spoon	Definitions include: derogatory term for a group of people one doesn't like.
spoon, the	Definitions include: something very good, excellent; "cool".

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