greasy spoon
noun/ˌɡriːsi ˈspuːn/, /ˌɡriːzi ˈspuːn/
/ˌɡriːsi ˈspuːn/, /ˌɡriːzi ˈspuːn/
(informal, often disapproving)- a small cheap cafe or restaurant that serves greasy fried food Topics Cooking and eatingc2
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