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Having ‘a cuppa’

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ConstantlyFuriosa · 19/04/2026 10:49

Why does this sentence infuriate me so? I already know I’m probably being unreasonable but it’s so grating. I can’t be the only one?

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BananaPeels · 19/04/2026 11:41

Shithotlawyer · 19/04/2026 11:02

I think in general its having tea all the time that annoys me! Nobody needs constant hot drinks.

Ha ha in my house the kettle is on before the last one is cold. I’d have an intravenous tea drip if I could!

3GoldenLamps · 19/04/2026 11:41

HelenaWaiting · 19/04/2026 11:38

My cousin refers to a well-known supermarket as "Sainsbo's". Makes me want to tear my skin off.

Hmm. I do that too.

I think I'll stop now. (Actually, I thought that was a MN thing?)

olivepicanto · 19/04/2026 11:39

FuckoffeeBeforeCoffee · 19/04/2026 11:08

I hate that word.

But “chocs” is worse. Ugh. Fuck off.

posh chocs.

oncemoreuntothebeachdearfriends · 19/04/2026 11:39

Better than a mash ?

BananaPeels · 19/04/2026 11:39

If you don’t say cuppa what do you say? We always say ‘cuppa tea?’

HelenaWaiting · 19/04/2026 11:38

My cousin refers to a well-known supermarket as "Sainsbo's". Makes me want to tear my skin off.

isthismylifenow · 19/04/2026 11:38

A cuppa and a biccie
Cringe

And how is a KitKat a biscuit?
It's in the chocolate category surely.

3GoldenLamps · 19/04/2026 11:37

Decacaffeinatednow · 19/04/2026 11:02

Chippy tea bugs me intensely.

God yes. And 'picky bits'.

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ConstantlyFuriosa · 19/04/2026 11:37

KimberleyClark · 19/04/2026 11:09

Why not? They are as hydrating as water.

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They’re not, though. Isn’t tea a diuretic?

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3GoldenLamps · 19/04/2026 11:35

I hate 'cuppa' and I loathe 'having a brew'.

I think I just dislike shortenings though. Because I also can't abide 'brekkie' or 'biccy' etc. I just grates on me.

Okay with swearing though. I can't really make sense of myself at times!

MonsterasEverywhere · 19/04/2026 11:35

Thanks...you've made me fancy a cuppa.

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ConstantlyFuriosa · 19/04/2026 11:34

Decacaffeinatednow · 19/04/2026 11:02

Chippy tea bugs me intensely.

Oh definitely. Fish and chips! Sausage and chips! Anything with chips! But ‘chippy tea’ - rage.

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PinkiOcelot · 19/04/2026 11:34

Fine by me.
My pet hate is brew! Can’t stand it.

Madarch · 19/04/2026 11:33

It's a brew or a panad in our house. No 'cuppa' to be heard, TF!

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ConstantlyFuriosa · 19/04/2026 11:33

asdbaybeeee · 19/04/2026 11:04

What’s your view on holibobs ?

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Absolutely ghastly.

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mumuseli · 19/04/2026 11:32

Hmmm I feel that some of the other examples people are giving (holibobs, the feels, hubby) are relatively modern, but 'cuppa' is an old classic so doesn't bother me!

Weeelokthen · 19/04/2026 11:31

Currently enjoying one just now after dp asked me exactly that 😁

TittyGajillions · 19/04/2026 11:31

Is there a list somewhere of words that are acceptable to MNers?

Enigma54 · 19/04/2026 11:31

Cuppa is better than brew!
I hate “ gives me the rage” Sounds so aggressive.

Tintarella · 19/04/2026 11:31

CurlewKate · 19/04/2026 11:01

Hate it. Also “a tea”.

Oh I see this and raise you- shudder- "a wine"....

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ConstantlyFuriosa · 19/04/2026 11:30

Shithotlawyer · 19/04/2026 11:02

I think in general its having tea all the time that annoys me! Nobody needs constant hot drinks.

This! What’s wrong with a glass of water?

see also people drinking coke or other sugary fizzy drinks in the middle of the night. But you’ve brushed your teeth already!

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ClaraThePigeon · 19/04/2026 11:29

I hate it but “brew” is even worse.

ACR7 · 19/04/2026 11:29

I say cuppa as do most people I know. I can assure you we’re not twee. Maybe it’s a regional thing. I’m in north east.
I do agree about hubby though 🤮

CustardySergeant · 19/04/2026 11:28

ConstantlyFuriosa · 19/04/2026 11:27

I don’t mind cup of splosh, but I do separate ‘cup’ and ‘of’.

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What is "splosh"?

AngryHerring · 19/04/2026 11:28

ConstantlyFuriosa · 19/04/2026 10:53

And the constant need to put the kettle on!

having the kettle on constantly and having lots and lots of lovely tea? absolutely

using the word "cuppa"? Get out of my house. No tea for you.

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