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walked

What does walked mean?

When a table eats, drinks, and slips out the door before the check lands. In most houses the server eats the bill out of their own tips, which is why a walk-out is treated like a small bereavement.

"Table 14 walked on a £180 tab and I'm down for it."

Frequently asked questions

What does walked mean in a restaurant?
Walked means a guest left without paying their bill. It describes a customer who dined and dashed.
How do you use walked in a sentence?
"Table six walked — they slipped out while I was in the back."
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