coffee money
Meanings
noun
- Loose change.
- A small amount of money given as a bribe or gratuity.
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Etymology
A euphemism that refers to the amount of money typically enough to buy a cup of coffee. The bribe or gratuity fee sense is a calque of Malay duit kopi.
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