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cuppa

(UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, colloquial) Whatever interests or suits one; one's cup of tea.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

(UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, colloquial) Whatever interests or suits one; one's cup of tea.

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  • “PANED A SGWRS RHUTHUN Llyfrgell Rhuthun Library (LL15 1DS) Cuppa and Chat for Welsh Learners 16/5/26 10-11 Pob lefel / All levels Come make new friends and practise speaking Welsh. Dewch i wneud ffrindiau newydd ac ymarfer siarad Cymraeg.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Golspie currently. Stay just north of Dornoch. Happy to offer suggestions for visiting and a cuppa!”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Mental Health Week 15/5/26 Boardgames and a cuppa at Coronation Park 10 am. @seftoncouncil.bsky.social”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “PANED A SGWRS Cuppa and Chat for Welsh Learners Dydd Mercher/Wednesday 20/5/26 10-11:30 Hwb Pentredŵr LL20 8DG Pob lefel/All levels Come make new friends and practise speaking Welsh. Dewch i wneud ffrindiau newydd ac ymarfer siarad Cymraeg.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Having a break and a cuppa.. Want to join me watching the Puffins? www.youtube.com/live/zt3MCin...”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK

(UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, colloquial) A cup of tea (or sometimes any hot drink).

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  • “It did me know harm whatsoever, except for shaking me up. And when I took my parents a morning cuppa each (I was such a goody goody then) they asked what the burning smell was.”

  • “We'll still be here, settle first, visit for a cuppa later 😊☕”

  • “Hi all! Happy Sync the Mayo! 😉 we did get rain overnight it's cold and icky. I have to go out & do errands, so I've got a huge cuppa tea, trying to wake up.”

I’ve just put the kettle on – fancy a cuppa?
Origin: Contraction of cup of (with “tea” or sometimes “coffee” implied). See also of, pinta. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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  • “We'll still be here, settle first, visit for a cuppa later 😊☕”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “As if. Vapid talking points are y'all's cuppa. Couldn't figure out how to criticize your favorite team if your life depended on it.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “It did me know harm whatsoever, except for shaking me up. And when I took my parents a morning cuppa each (I was such a goody goody then) they asked what the burning smell was.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Truly a sorry accompaniment for cuppa tea”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Hi all! Happy Sync the Mayo! 😉 we did get rain overnight it's cold and icky. I have to go out & do errands, so I've got a huge cuppa tea, trying to wake up.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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