Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

coffee and cake

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.36 in modern English

Syllables
cof-fee and -cake
IPA
28
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A trivial amount of money; peanuts.

Slang; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From typically being the cheapest item in a café or diner.

Usage

Inflected Forms

coffee and cakes (alternative)

Phrases

coffee-and coffee cake

Frequently Paired Words

coffee-and coffee cake

Questions

What does coffee and cake mean?
A trivial amount of money; peanuts.
Where does coffee and cake come from?
From typically being the cheapest item in a café or diner.

How to pronounce coffee and cake

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