"coffee and cake" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From typically being the cheapest item in a café or diner. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} coffee and cake (uncountable)
  1. (slang, sometimes attributive) A trivial amount of money; peanuts. Tags: attributive, slang, sometimes, uncountable Synonyms: coffee and cakes Related terms: coffeecake, coffee-and [adjective]

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