British informal word for a café or coffee shop, a casual eatery serving light meals, snacks, and beverages.
British English slang, a shortening of 'café' that became especially common in mid-20th century Britain. The clipped form reflects casual, working-class speech patterns in British English.
The humble 'caff' is immortalized in British literature and film as the working person's refuge—a place for a cuppa and a brek, where you could escape and chat with mates. It's become so culturally iconic that it represents a whole style of British social life.
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