British informal term for food served in pubs.
Pub grub
Etymology & History
British informal term for food served in pubs. 'Grub' is old slang for food (possibly from 'grub' - larvae that pigs root for). Pub grub traditionally simple: ploughman's, pies, fish and chips. Now ranges from basic to gastro-pub quality.
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General British
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Mild
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Slang
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