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USA slang
Food prepared in a restaurant for consumption elsewhere (equivalent to UK "takeaway")
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Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
USA
Formality
Informal.
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takeout means Food prepared in a restaurant for consumption elsewhere (equivalent to UK "takeaway"). It is best read as usa slang associated with USA.
"takeout" means Food prepared in a restaurant for consumption elsewhere (equivalent to UK "takeaway"). In USA, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
Food; eating (general term, but widely used informally)
Scrambled eggs (a popular breakfast or snack item, often takeaway)
Delivery (especially food delivery).
Side dishes (essential part of a Korean meal, often served with main dishes)
Sausages.
A simple, often improvised meal associated with minimal prep; parallel to girl dinner
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