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cuppa British and Australian English

Meaning: a hot drink, cup of tea, cup of coffee

For example:

  • As soon as I get home, I'm going to have a nice hot cuppa.

  • Would you like to come in for a cuppa?

Variety: This slang is typically used in British and Australian English but may be used in other varieties of English too.

Quick Quiz:

If someone offers you a cuppa, they're offering you
  1. a meal
  2. some help
  3. a cup of tea or coffee

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