caf
School lunch spot
Caf is an informal shortening of café or cafeteria, used in casual speech and writing: Let's grab lunch at the caf.
The abbreviation appears most often in institutional settings—schools, hospitals, offices—where a cafeteria is a regular fixture.
Sometimes spelled caff in British usage.
Concentrated pressurized brew
- latteEspresso with steamed milk
- cappuccinoEspresso with frothed milk
- americanoEspresso plus hot water
- macchiatoEspresso topped with foam
mocha · ristretto · arabica · robusta · brew · decaf · barista · roasting
Informal small restaurant
- brasserieInformal French restaurant
- dinerCasual American eatery
- eateryCasual dining establishment
- coffeehouseEstablishment serving brewed beverages
teahouse · patisserie · bakery · canteen · kiosk · terrace · counter · menu
Artistic nonconformist type
- intellectualConcerning thought and reason
- literatiEducated, cultured class
- avant-gardeInnovative cultural pioneers
- salonGrooming establishment or gathering
debate · philosophy · poetry · readings · jazz · art · Montmartre · flâneur
Warm and snug
- relaxingBecoming less tense
- aromaPleasant distinctive smell
- loungeComfortable waiting room
- mellowSoft, ripe, relaxed
chill · quiet · comfortable · warmth · soothing · background music · inviting · intimate
Informal verbal exchange
- friendsVoluntary close relations
- meetupInformal planned gathering
- conversationExchange of spoken ideas
- hangoutFrequented gathering place
gathering · mingle · date · rendezvous · catch-up · gossip · networking · regulars
espresso
Concentrated pressurized brew
- latteEspresso with steamed milk
- cappuccinoEspresso with frothed milk
- americanoEspresso plus hot water
macchiato · mocha · ristretto · arabica · robusta · brew · decaf · barista · roasting · beans
bistro
Informal small restaurant
coffeehouse · teahouse · patisserie · bakery · canteen · kiosk · terrace · counter · menu · barista
bohemian
Artistic nonconformist type
- intellectualConcerning thought and reason
- literatiEducated, cultured class
- avant-gardeInnovative cultural pioneers
salon · debate · philosophy · poetry · readings · jazz · art · Montmartre · flâneur · beatnik
cozy
Warm and snug
mellow · chill · quiet · comfortable · warmth · soothing · background music · inviting · intimate · rustic
chat
Informal verbal exchange
- friendsVoluntary close relations
- meetupInformal planned gathering
- conversationExchange of spoken ideas
hangout · gathering · mingle · date · rendezvous · catch-up · gossip · networking · regulars · community
caflibrary
Book collection or building
study hall · lecture hall · quiet room · reading room · classroom
- school cafeteriaStudent dining facility
- Italian caféEuropean coffeehouse, Mediterranean style
- caffeine buzzStimulant-induced wakefulness
- café latteMilky espresso beverage
- caffeine withdrawalSymptoms from stopping stimulants
- caffeine addictOne dependent on stimulants