gargote

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French

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Etymology

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From gargoter.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɡaʁ.ɡɔt/
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Noun

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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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