caff

Everyday

(UK, informal) A small, simple, cheap café, often serving fried breakfasts, tea and sandwiches. It is a short form of "café". tree →

In the lessons

In British everyday talk and stories it describes a "greasy spoon" café where workers eat. Phrases: "the local caff", "greasy caff".

Examples

• We had egg and chips at the local caff. tree →
• The builders always stop at the caff for a cuppa. tree →
• Meet you at the caff on the corner. tree →
• The caff opens at six for breakfast. tree →
• The old caff by the station has steamed-up windows. tree →

Note

Informal British word, rhymes with "laugh" in some accents and with "gaff" in others. Spelled with double f. It means the same as café but sounds casual.