cheese grater
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cheese grater” mean?
A waiter.
Is “cheese grater” formal or informal?
cheese grater is generally slang.