The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
MOROSELY
morosely
(adverb) in a morose manner; “he fell morosely on the bed”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
morosely (comparative more morosely, superlative most morosely)
In a morose or sulky manner; gloomily.
Anagrams
• yermosol
Source: Wiktionary
Mo*rose"ly, adv.
Definition: Sourly; with sullen austerity.
MOROSE
Mo*rose", a. Etym: [L. morosus, prop., excessively addicted to any particular way or habit, fr. mos, moris, manner, habit, way of life: cf. F. morose.]
1. Of a sour temper; sullen and austere; ill-humored; severe. "A morose and affected taciturnity." I. Watts.
2. Lascivious; brooding over evil thoughts. [Obs.]
Syn.
– Sullen; gruff; severe; austere; gloomy; crabbed; crusty; churlish; surly; ill-humored.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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IMPROVISED
(adjective) done or made using whatever is available; “crossed the river on improvised bridges”; “the survivors used jury-rigged fishing gear”; “the rock served as a makeshift hammer”
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