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