The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
JAPINGLY
Etymology
Adverb
japingly (comparative more japingly, superlative most japingly)
In a japing manner; with good-natured humour.
Source: Wiktionary
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CHRONIC
(adjective) being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering; “chronic indigestion”; “a chronic shortage of funds”; “a chronic invalid”
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