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spoon

Definition

  • noun: an eating or cooking tool that has a small shallow bowl attached to a handle
  • noun: an eating or cooking implement consisting of a small shallow bowl with a relatively long handle
  • verb: to move or pick up (food) with a spoon
  • verb: to take up and usually transfer in a spoon
  • often + 'of'
  • synonyms: spooney, court

Examples

  • The students are being 'spoon-fed' facts and dates without having any opportunity for discussion.

  • Misleading facts about the war are being 'spoon-fed' to the public.

  • We ate at some 'greasy spoon' near the bus station.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Maybe have a slice of pizza? - Of course l will. - l can braid your hair. l know the couch isn't very deep, but we could move the back cushion and spoon. Hey, you guys, what do you say? Beer and chips in the back. Just ignore them. Tell me the answer to this question. Do you want to be the big spoon or the little spoon? Kelso didn't ask her, she gave you full credit. l don't care. Too little too late. Plus, l know why you're really here. (..)
    2001 TvShow: Scrubs Title: My Mentor Season: 1 Episode 2