The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
IMPLAUSIBLE
implausible
(adjective) having a quality that provokes disbelief; “gave the teacher an implausible excuse”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
implausible (comparative more implausible, superlative most implausible)
Not plausible; unlikely; dubious.
Synonyms
• (not plausible): unplausible
Source: Wiktionary
Im*plau"si*ble, a. Etym: [Pref. im- not + plausible: cf. F. implausible.]
Definition: Not plausible; not wearing the appearance of truth or credibility, and not likely to be believed. "Implausible harangues." Swift.
– Im*plau"si*ble*ness, n.
– Im*plau"si*bly, adv.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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