How to Pronounce "greasy spoon"
expression
ˈɡɹisi/ /ˈspun
GREE-see SPOON
ɡɹˈiːzi/ /spˈuːn
gREE-zee spOON
Definition
A small, cheap restaurant that usually serves simple, greasy food like fried eggs, bacon, or burgers. The term is often used affectionately or humorously.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɹisi/ /ˈspun
British English
ɡɹˈiːzi/ /spˈuːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GREE-see SPOON
UK
gREE-zee spOON
Listen in Context
We had breakfast at a greasy spoon near the station.
Many truck drivers stop at the greasy spoon for lunch.
The city is full of greasy spoons that serve cheap, tasty food.
After a long night out, nothing beats pancakes from a greasy spoon.