Coffee has initially been a food – chewed, not sipped. Early African tribes consume coffee by grinding the berries together, adding some animal fat, and rolling the treats into tiny edible energy balls.
FORTHCOMING
forthcoming
(adjective) available when required or as promised; “federal funds were not forthcoming”
approaching, coming, forthcoming, upcoming
(adjective) of the relatively near future; “the approaching election”; “this coming Thursday”; “the forthcoming holidays”; “the upcoming spring fashions”
extroverted, forthcoming, outgoing
(adjective) at ease in talking to others
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology 1
Adjective
forthcoming (comparative more forthcoming, superlative most forthcoming)
(not comparable) Approaching or about to take place.
Synonyms: imminent, impending, Thesaurus:impending
Available when needed; in place, ready.
Antonym: unforthcoming
Willing to co-operate or provide information; candid, frank, responsive.
Noun
forthcoming (plural forthcomings)
An act of coming forth.
Something that is yet to come.
Etymology 2
Verb
forthcoming
present participle of forthcome
Anagrams
• coming forth
Source: Wiktionary
Forth"com`ing ( or ), a.
Definition: Ready or about to appear; making appearance.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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