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Greengrocing

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

(humorous, nonce word) Greengrocery, the trade of selling fruit and vegetables..

Example Sentences

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 […]

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What does greengrocing mean?

Greengrocing means (humorous, nonce word) Greengrocery, the trade of selling fruit and vegetables..

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I'm goin' into the greengrocing tryde meself...

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