The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
ROSHAMBO
Etymology
• Connections to the French surname Rochambeau are a folk etymology.
Noun
roshambo (plural roshambos)
(games) the game of rock paper scissors
(as three words, ro sham bo) the syllables called out by players of rock paper scissors to synchronize their timing.
Verb
roshambo (third-person singular simple present roshambos, present participle roshamboing, simple past and past participle roshamboed)
To play a game of roshambo in order to decide a point of contention.
Synonyms
• toss (as in 'toss a coin')
Source: Wiktionary
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