one-arm lunchroom

English

Etymology

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Particularly: “Some sources say it's because you could eat the snacks with one hand; others refer to a type of wide-armed chair.”

Noun

one-arm lunchroom (plural one-arm lunchrooms)

(US, slang) A diner serving snacks and simple meals.
Synonyms: one-arm joint, one-arm restaurant