The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
DIDDUMS
Etymology
Interjection
diddums
(UK) A term of commiseration to a child who has suffered a mildly painful situation.
(by extension) A sarcastic commiseration to somebody seen to be complaining too much about hurt feelings.
Source: Wiktionary
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