The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
MALAPROP
malapropism, malaprop
(noun) the unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Adjective
malaprop (comparative more malaprop, superlative most malaprop)
Characterized by the use of malapropisms.
Noun
malaprop (plural malaprops)
A malapropism.
Verb
malaprop (third-person singular simple present malaprops, present participle malapropping, simple past and past participle malapropped)
To use a malapropism.
Source: Wiktionary
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RACY
(adjective) marked by richness and fullness of flavor; “a rich ruby port”; “full-bodied wines”; “a robust claret”; “the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee”
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