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British slang
A cup of tea (or coffee).
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
UK
Formality
Informal.
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brew means A cup of tea (or coffee). It is best read as british slang associated with UK.
"brew" means A cup of tea (or coffee). In UK, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
Tea (very popular, often consumed with snacks).
An alcoholic drink.
Chicken and beer (a popular combination, from "chicken" + "maekju" (beer))
A cup of coffee.
Alcohol; liquor.
To drink coffee; informally, to go for a casual meeting (from Hokkien)
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