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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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WellyBellyBoo · 19/04/2026 11:11

Shithotlawyer · 19/04/2026 11:02

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

I do (sorry). I love to have a hot drink while I work. Keeps me warm and hydrated.

socialdilemmawhattodo · 19/04/2026 11:10

Shithotlawyer · 19/04/2026 11:02

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

I do! Sorry! I dont drink soft drinks and a glass of wine at 10am is altogether a different problem!

VeterinaryCareAssistant · 19/04/2026 11:10

ConstantlyFuriosa · 19/04/2026 10:53

And the constant need to put the kettle on!

Now you are being unreasonable!

KimberleyClark · 19/04/2026 11:09

Shithotlawyer · 19/04/2026 11:02

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

Why not? They are as hydrating as water.

Wynter25 · 19/04/2026 11:09

Nothing wrong with it.

FuckoffeeBeforeCoffee · 19/04/2026 11:08

I hate that word.

But “chocs” is worse. Ugh. Fuck off.

2Hot2Greedy · 19/04/2026 11:08

Only thing worse is having a cuppa with your hubby

TheChosenTwo · 19/04/2026 11:08

i don’t mine the phrase but as someone who doesn’t drink tea or coffee (or hot drinks) it drives me mad when things grind to a halt for a hot drink stop in general - nice day out but it’s 11 which apparently means we have to stop for caffeine 😂 - mostly in-laws who I adore so it really doesn’t matter but I do deep down find it quite annoying!

TheTortiePuffinNeedsHerBreakfast · 19/04/2026 11:07

asdbaybeeee · 19/04/2026 11:04

What’s your view on holibobs ?

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With the whole famalam or just hubby and bubba? 😁

HeyThereDelila · 19/04/2026 11:06

YANBU. My otherwise lovely in laws use the phrase “have a brew” as well which makes me shudder.

MoreNewThings · 19/04/2026 11:06

CurlewKate · 19/04/2026 11:01

Hate it. Also “a tea”.

Why? And where do you stand on "a coffee"?

VickyEadieofThigh · 19/04/2026 11:05

ConstantlyFuriosa · 19/04/2026 10:51

It’s right up there with ‘my hubby’.

No, I disagree - "hubby" is much worse.

And as for "hubster"...

Selttan · 19/04/2026 11:05

I use cuppa but I can’t just say cuppa has to be cuppa tea.

asdbaybeeee · 19/04/2026 11:04

ConstantlyFuriosa · 19/04/2026 10:51

It’s right up there with ‘my hubby’.

What’s your view on holibobs ?

catipuss · 19/04/2026 11:03

If I understand it I don't mind, what people call things. Some of the abbreviations used on here though totally incomprehensible.

sweeneytoddsrazor · 19/04/2026 11:03

Well it really isn't worse than saying cup of tea when it almost always comes in a mug anyway.

Decacaffeinatednow · 19/04/2026 11:02

Chippy tea bugs me intensely.

Magnolia82 · 19/04/2026 11:02

I’m now questioning why I’m completely happy to use the word ‘cuppa’ (and use it regularly) but really dislike all the other words listed so far in this thread.

WildFlowerBees · 19/04/2026 11:02

Prefer cuppa to brew.

Shithotlawyer · 19/04/2026 11:02

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

CurlewKate · 19/04/2026 11:01

Hate it. Also “a tea”.

VeraWang · 19/04/2026 11:00

I like a cuppa splosh.

In fact I'm drinking one now.

Endofyear · 19/04/2026 11:00

Calm down love - stick the kettle on and have a cuppa! 🤣

Shangrilalala · 19/04/2026 10:58

My DH says it every morning as the alarm goes off. Gives me the rage. Never decline the offer, though!

ACIGC · 19/04/2026 10:57

I don't mind it. If I was to use a slang term, I'd probably say brew, but I don't mind other people saying cuppa.

Hubby, holibobs or "all the feels" on the other hand - just no.