cuppa

noun

cup·​pa ˈkə-pə How to pronounce cuppa (audio)
chiefly British
: a cup of tea

Examples of cuppa in a Sentence

I could use a good cuppa.
Recent Examples on the Web The instructions say to boil water, which will give you a pretty astringent, strong cuppa (thanks Max). Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 23 Jan. 2024 Michael Rivera Most coffee lovers typically dump the used grounds from their morning cuppa straight into the trash; those more environmentally inclined might use them for composting. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 21 Sep. 2023 Luckily, Prince William knows exactly how to fix the perfect cuppa. Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 9 Jan. 2024 The plush beds are decked out with vegan leather headboards and eucalyptus Tencel bedding—the hotel’s green bona fides in action—while Jasper Conran Wedgewood tea sets serve as both lovely decor and functional pieces for your afternoon cuppa. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2023 Jamie’s father is now sober, and shares a cuppa with his boy. Stephen Rodrick, Variety, 31 May 2023 Anyone who has had a cuppa coffee here in the Hell-Hole coulda called this one. Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 29 Apr. 2023 At 12 inches square, these emotive Delft-like tiles from artist Ruan Hoffmann for Clé have an especially mondo effect: Scatter a couple on tables as oversize coasters, or perch one atop a cushion as a makeshift tabletop for a cuppa on the couch. wsj.com, 7 Apr. 2023 And here at Reviewed, everyone loves this Cuisinart kettle for brewing their morning cuppa. Amanda Tarlton, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2020

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Word History

Etymology

short for cuppa tea, pronunciation spelling of cup of tea

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cuppa was in 1934

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Cite this Entry

“Cuppa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cuppa. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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