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greasy spoons

greasy spoons is the plural 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.

Questions about greasy spoons

What is greasy spoons the plural of?
Greasy spoons is the plural of greasy spoon.

Words near greasy spoons in the dictionary

  1. Greasley
  2. greasy
  3. greasy kid's stuff
  4. greasy pole
  5. greasy spoon
  6. greasy spoons
  7. greasyback
  8. greasybacks
  9. great
  10. Great Abington
  11. Great Acceleration

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