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Meaning of short black | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A small cup or glass of espresso coffee.

Australia, New-Zealand

Examples

“1999, Donna Hay, Marie Claire: Food Fast, Murdoch Books, Australia, page 118, For a real kick, add a generous teaspoon of vanilla to a strong short black—great for after dinner.”
“She took a sip and sputtered. ‘I ordered a short black. What the hell is this?’”
“2010, Elizabeth Martin, Elizabeth Martin, Boomerang Press, Australia, page 179, I started the week well with my resolution of cutting back on coffee. I had my morning coffee at the Red Raisin, a short black with lunch, an iced tea for my afternoon break, then a pick-me-up before the evening rush.”

CEFR level

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