cuppa
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of cuppa
1920–25; reduced form of cup of ( tea )
Example Sentences
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Mr Singh says he personally trained his staff on how to brew the perfect cuppa and take care of the coffee machine.
From BBC ● Nov. 29, 2024
In a British Slate Plus segment: An American professor says to put salt in our tea; Felix cries foul and explains how to make a proper English cuppa.
From Slate ● Jan. 27, 2024
Michelle Francl looked at papers and texts covering more than 1,000 years to try to determine the best way to make a cuppa.
From New York Times ● Jan. 25, 2024
I leaned on the hot drink my first morning after I resolved to abide by the Breitenbush credo and forswear my daily cuppa.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 20, 2023
“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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