short black

== English == === Pronunciation === === Noun === short black (plural short blacks) (Australia, New Zealand) A small cup or glass of espresso coffee. 1999, Donna Hay, Marie Claire: Food Fast, Murdoch Books, Australia, page 118, For a real kick, add a generous teaspoon of vanilla to a strong short black—great for after dinner. 2010, Elizabeth Martin, Elizabeth Martin, Boomerang Press, Australia, page 179, I started the week well with my resolution of cutting back on coffee. I had my morning coffee at the Red Raisin, a short black with lunch, an iced tea for my afternoon break, then a pick-me-up before the evening rush. === See also === coffee long black === Anagrams === barkcloths