cha
word
/ˈtʃɑ/
chah
/tʃˈɑː/
chah
Definition
A British slang word for tea, especially used informally to refer to a cup of tea or sometimes a tea break.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in the UK and some Commonwealth countries; very informal and friendly. You can say 'a cup of cha' or just 'cha' among friends and family. Rare in American English. Sometimes used for meal times ('tea' meaning dinner in parts of the UK), but 'cha' mainly means the drink.
Spanish: té (coloquial) - cha (jerga; té)Portuguese (BR): chá (gíria; chá)Portuguese (PT): chá (gíria; chá)Chinese (Simplified): 茶 (俚语用法)Chinese (Traditional): 茶 (俚語用法)Hindi: चाय (असामान्य, स्लैंग)Arabic: شاي (عامية؛ شاي)Bengali: চাRussian: чайJapanese: お茶Vietnamese: tràKorean: 차Turkish: çayUrdu: چائےIndonesian: teh
Example Sentences
Would you like some cha?
basic
I make my cha strong.
basic
Let’s have cha at three o’clock.
basic
Fancy a cup of cha after work?
natural
Nothing beats hot cha on a cold day.
natural
Jas always brings her own cha to the office.
natural