gargote

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French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From gargoter.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ɡaʁ.ɡɔt/
  • (file)

Noun[edit]

gargote f (plural gargotes)

  1. (derogatory) cheap restaurant, greasy spoon
    • 1924, Emmanuel Bove, Mes Amis[1]:
      Le soir, j’attends que tous les clients soient partis, car c’est moi qui ferme la gargote. J’espère toujours que Lucie me retiendra.
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