cup o' joe
Diner counter staple
Cup o' joe is informal for a cup of coffee.
The phrase is casual and friendly, evoking diners and break rooms: I need my morning cup o' joe.
The origin of "joe" for coffee is uncertain—theories range from a Navy secretary who banned alcohol to a corruption of "java." Also spelled cup of joe.
- javaSlang for brewed beans
- potVessel for cooking
- morning ritualHabitual start-of-day practice
- wake up callAlert that demands attention
- rocket fuelCombustible for spacecraft propulsion
espresso · coffee shop · coffeehouse · mud · cappuccino · brew · coffee break · cold brew · barista · daily grind · cream · latte · americano · buzz · macchiato · dark · bitter · mocha
beverage type
cup o' joecup of tea
Personal preference or interest
tea · cuppa · herbal tea · chamomile tea · glass of milk
stimulation effect
cup o' joenightcap
Pre-sleep alcoholic drink
sleeping draught · chamomile tea · warm milk · sleepytime tea · decaf