cuppa

noun

cup·pa ˈkə-pə

chiefly British

: a cup of tea

Examples of cuppa in a Sentence

I could use a good cuppa.

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As for us, we are engaged in the usual ritual of brewing a cuppa stimulation — our choice today is English breakfast — and foraging for items of interest. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026 The Palm Court, where a harpist plays from the balcony and the tea-time decor charms, is arguably the visual centerpiece of the hotel—and clearly a magnet particularly for snap-happy travelers from beyond the UK who want to indulge in a great cuppa. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 But Jonathan Lynn’s 1985 film has something the popular detective… Who doesn’t like a cuppa tea? — Air Mail, 19 Sep. 2026 Bravo is sipping its cuppa and pondering what to do about those interesting ladies across the pond. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 1 July 2026 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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