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Perfect Stranger Posted 13 years ago
Vocabulary

Vocab question no. 8 - a cup of joe [used or not?]

Howdy,

I've just talked with two of my co-workers. One is Canadian (fortyish), the other one Ameican (thirtyish) I just said: Wanna get a cup a joe?

The Canadian didn't understand my question, the American did. Is this expression commonly used or is it considered as old-fashioned?

Thanks,
  

Top answer

It is 1940s-50s slang.

— Mister Micawber

  • It is 1940s-50s slang.
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Mister MicawberIt is 1940s-50s slang.
Can I use it without being accused of being an old-timer?
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It wouldn't be understood in the UK.
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Perfect StrangerCan I use it without being accused of being an old-timer?
If you're chatting with your octogenarian pals, it will go unnoticed.
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Mister MicawberIf you're chatting with your octogenarian pals, it will go unnoticed.
Well, like I said before... one guy who's 31 understood me without any problems and didn't seem to be surprised in any way by this expression...
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Perfect Stranger Mister MicawberIf you're chatting with your octogenarian pals, it will go unnoticed.Well, like I said before... one guy who's 31 understood me without any problems and didn't seem to be surprised in any way by this expression...
Fine, but to most people it sounds dated or incomprehenisble.
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