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Definition of greasy spoon noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

greasy spoon

noun

/ˌɡriːsi ˈspuːn/,

/ˌɡriːzi ˈspuːn/

/ˌɡriːsi ˈspuːn/,

/ˌɡriːzi ˈspuːn/

(informal, often disapproving)

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a small cheap cafe or restaurant that serves greasy fried food Topics Cooking and eatingc2

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