Spoon

/spuːn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A utensil consisting of a round or oval bowl on a handle, used for eating, stirring, and serving food.

She used a silver spoon to stir the soup.

A small amount of something, often used in cooking or serving.

Add a spoon of sugar to your tea.

A person who is easily fooled or manipulated.

Don't be a spoon; think for yourself!

verb

To scoop or serve with a spoon.

He spooned the ice cream into the bowl.

To nestle closely together, as in a cozy position.

They spooned on the couch while watching a movie.

The word 'spoon' originates from Old English 'spōn', meaning 'chip, flake, splinter'.

spoon feeding

To give someone something in an overly simplistic or easy way.

spoonerism

A verbal error in which the initial sounds of two or more words are swapped.

two peas in a pod

Referring to two people that are similar or go together well, often used in a playful context.

scoop

A utensil used to lift or move a large amount of food.

fork

A utensil with prongs used for eating or serving food.

knife

A utensil used for cutting or spreading food.

To spoon means to cuddle closely together.

They were spooning on the couch all evening.

To spoon someone can mean to treat someone like a child by giving them everything they need.

Stop spooning him; he needs to learn to be independent.

To spoon can also refer to sharing drugs or sneaking a hit.

We were just spooning a little before going out.