Diner lingo (sometimes called diner slang, or short-order lingo) has a rich history in American diners and restaurants, and now it's making a comeback! We've compiled the largest diner lingo dictionary here at dinerlingo.com so you can learn the jargon too, whether you work in the food industry, or if you're just looking for a little entertainment!
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Dagwood special |
Banana split |
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Deadeye |
Poached egg |
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Devils on horseback |
Prunes rolled in bacon, served on toast |
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Dine and dash |
Leaving without paying the bill |
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Dirty water |
Coffee |
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Dog and maggot |
Cracker and cheese |
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Dog biscuit |
Cracker |
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Dog soup |
Water |
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Double black cow |
Extra rich chocolate shake |
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Dough well done |
Toast |
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Dough well done with cow to cover |
Buttered toast |
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Douse it |
Cover it in sauce |
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Drag one through Georgia |
Cola with chocolate syrup more... |
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Drag one through the garden |
Put all the condiments on it |
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Drag one through Wisconsin |
Put cheese on it |
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Draw one |
Cup of coffee |
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Draw one in the dark |
Cup of black coffee |
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Draw one muddy |
Cup of black coffee |
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Drop two |
Two poached eggs |
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Drown one, hold the hail |
Coca Cola with no ice |
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Drown the kids |
Boil the eggs |
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Dry |
Plain, no condiments |
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Dry stack |
Pancakes with no butter or syrup |
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Dusty miller |
Chocolate pudding sprinkled with powdered malt |
