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

Most include private outdoor decks, equally ideal for taking in a morning cuppa or an evening tipple. — Rachel Tepper Paley, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026

As for us, we are engaged in the usual ritual of brewing a cuppa stimulation — our choice today is English breakfast — and foraging for items of interest. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026

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

Word History

Etymology

short for cuppa tea, pronunciation spelling of cup of tea

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above