The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
OVERJOY
overjoy
(verb) cause to feel extremely joyful or happy; “the economic growth overjoyed the German industry”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Verb
overjoy (third-person singular simple present overjoys, present participle overjoying, simple past and past participle overjoyed)
To give great joy, delight or pleasure to
Noun
overjoy
Very great joy; ecstasy.
Source: Wiktionary
O`ver*joy", v. t.
Definition: To make excessively joyful; to gratify extremely.
O"ver*joy`, n.
Definition: Excessive joy; transport.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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