caff
Translation
café, diner
Examples
Let's meet at the local caff for a cuppa.
Let's meet at the local café for a cup of tea.
He runs a greasy spoon caff near the station.
He runs a greasy spoon diner near the station.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) caff an informal café (UK) Let's go to the caff for breakfast.
Similar Words
Synonyms: café, diner, coffee shop
Etymology
A British colloquial shortening and alteration of 'café'.
Memory Tips
Remember this as a very British, informal version of 'café'. The American equivalent in feel might be a 'diner' or 'coffee shop'.