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shoe
What does shoe mean?
Clipped form of 'shoemaker.' Used as a quick on-the-line insult for a sloppy cook. 'Don't be a shoe' = stop ruining plates. Less formal than the full word, more often heard mid-service when there isn't time for syllables.
"Quit shoeing the salmon — pull it when it flakes, not when it's a brick."
Frequently asked questions
What does shoe mean in kitchen slang?
In kitchen slang, shoe is short for shoemaker — a hack cook.
How do you use shoe in a sentence?
"The new guy's a total shoe, he can't plate a thing."
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