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.
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Barry’s is generally regarded as the cuppa of choice, but Lyons and Punjana are more than acceptable. Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025 There's a sweet spot for the perfect cuppa, where the rate of flow is sufficiently slow to absorb most of the flavor from the beans, but also fast enough not to back up in the filter. Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024 The suitcase handle slip-on feature is so practical and helpful for holding all go-to necessities — not just a hot cuppa. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024 Ember’s smart mug will keep your cuppa warm for up to 1.5 hours; $149. Royce Branning, Fortune Europe, 30 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for cuppa

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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“Cuppa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cuppa. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.

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