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