The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
PARVENUE
parvenu, parvenue
(adjective) of or characteristic of a parvenu
parvenu, nouveau-riche, parvenue, upstart
(adjective) characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
parvenue (plural parvenues)
female equivalent of parvenu
Synonyms
• parvenuess
Source: Wiktionary
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6 June 2025
PUNGENCY
(noun) wit having a sharp and caustic quality; “he commented with typical pungency”; “the bite of satire”
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