What does 'cup of joe' mean?

Priya Raghavan · Fri Jun 20, 2008 5:54 am *What does 'cup of joe' mean?*

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #283 "English Slang Idioms (5)", question 5

Billy could not fully wake up without at least one cup of ......... every morning.

(a) sugar
(b) joe
(c) noodles
(d) cake

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #283 "English Slang Idioms (5)", answer 5

Billy could not fully wake up without at least one cup of joe every morning.

Correct answer: (b) joe
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What does 'cup of joe' mean?

Priya Raghavan

Mister Micawber · Fri Jun 20, 2008 7:38 am *What does 'cup of joe' mean?*

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It is slang for 'cup of coffee'.
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