Meaning of greengrocing | Babel Free
Definitions
Greengrocery, the trade of selling fruit and vegetables.
humorous, nonce-word, uncountable
Examples
“I'm goin' into the greengrocing tryde meself...”
“And to think⟳ how you had stuck that greengrocing job, when there were jobs like⟳ this to be had for the asking!”
“"I expect⟳ they get⟳ the union rates for bright greengrocing lads."”
“Garreth nodded, but he could feel⟳ panic rising; greengrocing? Selling vegetables? 'Could I be excused from the table?' Garreth inquired […]”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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