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cha

cha

1 9.9
An informal British name for tea
  • noun
  • /tʃɑː/
  • Slang
translation icon : té
  • And you've never met me, you've never had a cup of cha with me, you've never had a discussion with me, never sat in a boardroom with me.

And you've never met me, you've never had a cup of cha with me, you've never had a discussion with me, never sat in a boardroom with me.

Examples

Synonyms

chai
vscha
11 3.7

A hot spiced milk tea from South Asia often sweetened with sugar

is a British informal term for tea rather than a specific spiced variety
cuppa
vscha
  • UK
7 9.1

A cup of tea you drink to relax, often at home or with friends

is a slang name for the drink generally not only one serving
cup of chay
vscha
  • Indian
8.4

A cup of tea made with spices, common in South Asia

is a British informal word for tea without spicy preparation

Compounds

cha-cha-cha
1 7.2

A lively ballroom dance from Cuba with small steps and hip swaying

Surface Forms

cha singular
chas plural
chai singular

Etymology

Cha for tea comes from Asian languages like Chinese chá and Hindi chai, which mean 'tea'. So when someone asks for cha, they are simply asking for a cup of 'tea'.