The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
YAWNER
yawner
(noun) a person who yawns
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology 1
Noun
yawner (plural yawners)
A person who yawns.
Etymology 2
Noun
yawner (plural yawners)
(entertainment, sports, informal) Something unexciting or boring that causes yawns, as a book, sporting event, or performance.
Source: Wiktionary
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16 April 2025
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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