alpha spoon

When two people spoon, the alpha spoon is in back. Also known as the big spoon, they compliment the beta spoon.

She's small and I'm tall, so I always wind up the alpha spoon.

by undefinedsymbol September 28, 2008

beta spoon

When two people spoon, this is the person in front. Also known as the little spoon, they compliment the alpha spoon.

He's tall and I'm small, so I usually wind up as the beta spoon.

by undefinedsymbol September 28, 2008