cuppa
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of cuppa
1920–25; reduced form of cup of ( tea )
Example Sentences
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Now, a hot cuppa is joining the party.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
"People are welcome to come to our centre, have a cuppa and a chat and get warmed up any time," she said.
From BBC ● Mar. 26, 2026
There, over a cuppa, they talked about the perils lying in wait for social clubs that don’t stay in their lanes and respect the unspoken rules of local biker culture.
From New York Times ● Apr. 26, 2024
The coffee klatch, the afternoon cuppa; traditionally, hydration has been a byproduct not of careful management, but of quality time.
From Slate ● Jan. 18, 2024
“A cuppa, a good book, and this view is the best relaxation I know,” he said.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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