greasy spoon in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

Translations for greasy spoon in the English»Spanish Dictionary

greasy <greasier greasiest> [Am ˈɡrisi, ˈɡrizi, Brit ˈɡriːsi, ˈɡriːzi] ADJ

I.spoon [Am spun, Brit spuːn] N

III.spoon [Am spun, Brit spuːn] VB intr dated or hum

greasy spoon in the PONS Dictionary

American English

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English
Every town has a favourite greasy spoon where cops go to have a quiet chat with their witnesses or informers.
www.mirror.co.uk
Or do they head to a greasy spoon to eat sooner?
phys.org
Like dining at a greasy spoon, all one has to do is place an order.
www.thepacket.ca
A grocery store may seem a healthier place to get a meal than a greasy spoon.
www.thestar.com
The place looks like a mid-century greasy spoon with a clubby downtown spin: diners wear mini-skirts and bespoke suits instead of trucker caps and fleece.
torontolife.com
Your kitchen will not resemble a badly run greasy spoon and your stress levels should be marginally low.
www.irishexaminer.com
And think what the lobbyists will spend in the local greasy spoon!
www.mirror.co.uk
In recent years, we've seen the evolution of the pub from greasy spoon to gastro-fare -- many have even upped the ante with their entertainment offerings.
www.kelownacapnews.com
Greasy spoon trucks selling burgers and fries were staples at summer fairs.
edmontonjournal.com
Afterwards, the three happy couples end up at a greasy spoon, dining on hamburgers.
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