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greasey spoon

greasey spoon is the rare spelling of greasy spoon.

Meaning of greasy spoon

Noun

greasy spoon (plural greasy spoons)

  1. (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.

Forms of greasey spoon

pluralgreasey spoons

Questions about greasey spoon

What is greasey spoon the rare spelling of?
Greasey spoon is the rare spelling of greasy spoon.

Words near greasey spoon in the dictionary

  1. greaseth
  2. greasewood
  3. greasewoods
  4. greasewort
  5. greasey
  6. greasey spoon
  7. greasey spoons
  8. greasier
  9. greasies
  10. greasiest
  11. greasily

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