cuppa

noun

cup·​pa ˈkə-pə 

chiefly British

: a cup of tea

Examples of cuppa in a Sentence

I could use a good cuppa.

Recent Examples on the Web

The Palm Court, where a harpist plays from the balcony and the tea-time decor charms, is arguably the visual centerpiece of the hotel—and clearly a magnet particularly for snap-happy travelers from beyond the UK who want to indulge in a great cuppa. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

But Jonathan Lynn’s 1985 film has something the popular detective… Who doesn’t like a cuppa tea? — Air Mail, 19 Sep. 2026

Bravo is sipping its cuppa and pondering what to do about those interesting ladies across the pond. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 1 July 2026

Whip up a plate of tea sandwiches and pour yourself a cuppa while reading about some unexpected uses for what to do with old tea bags. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 5 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

short for cuppa tea, pronunciation spelling of cup of tea

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above