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\ ˈfas(t)-ˌfüd 
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\Definition of fast-food
1 : of, relating to, or specializing in food that can be prepared and served quickly
a fast-food restaurant
2 : designed for ready availability, use, or consumption and with little consideration given to quality or significance
fast-food TV programming
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The first known use of fast-food was in 1951
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