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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L.A. |
Serve it with ice cream |
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Ladybug |
Fountain operator |
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Late walk |
A take-out order |
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Leaves in the hail |
Iced tea |
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Let it swim |
Ice cream floated on top more... |
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Let it walk |
Make it a take-out order |
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Let the sun shine |
Don't break the yokes |
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Life preservers |
Doughnuts |
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Lighthouse |
Bottle of ketchup |
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Log roll |
Order of link sausages |
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Looseners |
Prunes more... |
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Lord's supper |
Bread and water |
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Love apples |
Tomatoes |
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Lumber |
A toothpick |
