The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
DYSGENIC
dysgenic, cacogenic
(adjective) pertaining to or causing degeneration in the offspring produced
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
dysgenic (comparative more dysgenic, superlative most dysgenic)
(genetics) of or relating to, or causing degeneration or deterioration in offspring
Antonym: eugenic
Source: Wiktionary
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DETENTION
(noun) a state of being confined (usually for a short time); “his detention was politically motivated”; “the prisoner is on hold”; “he is in the custody of police”
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