# cuppa

/kˈʌpɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/cuppa
Updated: 2026-05-30

## Definition

a short, casual way to say 'cup of tea'. It is a friendly word used mostly in British English.

For teachers: a shortened, informal term for 'cup of tea'. Primarily used in British English and associated with casual, domestic contexts.

## Examples

- I'll have a cuppa while I wait for the bus.
- After a long day at work, she always looked forward to a quiet cuppa and a good book.
- The local pub was famous for its warm atmosphere and the fact that every customer received a free cuppa with their meal.

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