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Java
01
coffee
Slang
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Uncountable
Plural form
javas
What does "java" mean in slang?
The structure is a simple noun borrowed from Java, an Indonesian island known for its coffee production, turning a place name into a common word for the beverage. It is used to describe coffee, often in casual or slightly old fashioned contexts, such as "Grab a cup of java" or "I need some java to wake up." The term originated in American slang during the mid 19th century, when Java was a major exporter of coffee beans, and became popular in the 20th century through diner culture and jazz scenes.
Examples
I need a cup of java to wake up.
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a platform-independent object-oriented programming language



























