shortblack
nounUK /ˌʃɔːt ˈblæk/
US /ˌʃɔːrt ˈblæk/
A short black is a small cup of strong coffee with no milk.
She ordered a short black before her morning meeting.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A small, dark-colored item or garment, such as a short black dress.
She wore a short black to the party.
3. A brief blackout or loss of power.
The storm caused a short black across the neighborhood.
4. In printing, a short black mark or line used as a separator.
The designer added a short black between the sections.