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Meaning of spoon theory | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

An informal metaphor for chronic illness or disability that uses "spoons" to represent the finite units of physical and mental energy that a person has available for daily tasks.

uncountable

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

spoon warmer spoon worm spoon-bowl spoon-hook spoon-meat spoon-winged lacewing

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