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Definition coffee guilt in British English

coffee guilt noun

noun
1

the guilt one feels arriving late to a meeting, carrying a purchased cup of coffee that reveals why one was late

Example

Andrea was five minutes late for her meeting, having stopped for a latte, and her coffee guilt was evident as she sipped from her drink while trying to catch up with the discussion.

Definition coffee guilt in British English