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Meaning of kopi auntie | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/ˈkopi ˈɑnti/

Definitions

A middle-aged or elderly lady who takes drink orders and serves drinks to patrons of a coffee shop.

Singapore, informal

Examples

“There’s also the kopi auntie who remembers what your usual beverage is just after two visits, and a new “modern western food” stall that serves pretty decent fare cheaply.”
“"My boss said must cut cost, so no money to repair toilet door", said Kopi Auntie.”
“Does that mean we should blame our kopi aunties and uncles for the haze?”
“And I laughed heartily at the Kopi Aunty video which captures so well an everyday slice of life here.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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