English Explanatory Dictionary

husband's tea

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Very weak (dilute) tea.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

husband's tea

Etymology

From the idea that a selfish housewife might drink all the tea before her husband returns from work, and refill the pot with water.

Synonyms

water bewitched

Antonyms

builder's tea

Related words

weak tea white tea
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