# coffee money

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈkɔfi ˌmʌni/

## Definitions
1. Loose change.
2. A small amount of money given as a bribe or gratuity.

## Etymology
A euphemism that refers to the amount of money typically enough to buy a cup of coffee. The bribe or gratuity fee sense is a calque of Malay duit kopi.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/coffee-money