shortespresso
nounUK /ˌʃɔːt ɛˈsprɛsəʊ/
US /ˌʃɔːrt ɛˈsprɛsoʊ/
A small cup of strong coffee made by pushing hot water through coffee grounds.
She ordered a shortespresso before her morning meeting.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A quick, intense burst of energy or activity.
The team had a shortespresso of productivity before lunch.
3. A brief but powerful statement or remark.
His speech was a shortespresso of ideas, packed with punch.
4. A small serving of a concentrated substance.
The chef added a shortespresso of balsamic glaze to the dish.