In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
UPTALK
Etymology
Noun
uptalk (uncountable)
(linguistics) Speech that has a rising intonation at the end of a sentence, as if it were a question; upspeak.
Verb
uptalk (third-person singular simple present uptalks, present participle uptalking, simple past and past participle uptalked)
(linguistics, intransitive) To speak with a rising intonation at the end of a sentence, as if it were a question; to upspeak.
Synonyms
• upspeak
Anagrams
• talk up
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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