proffee
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Blend of protein + coffee. The term was popularized in 2021.
Pronunciation
[edit]- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈpɹɒf.i/
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈpɹɔ.fi/
- (cot–caught merger) IPA(key): /ˈpɹɑ.fi/
- Rhymes: -ɒfi
Noun
[edit]proffee (countable and uncountable, plural proffees)
- (slang, neologism) Coffee mixed with a protein shake or protein powder, creating a drink that provides both caffeine and protein. [from 2010s]
- 2011 October 30, @dxnofx, Twitter[1], archived from the original on 2024-07-22:
- Iced Coffee and whey protein= Proffee drink! #delicious
- 2022 August 11, Beth Ann Mayer, “Proffee (Protein & Coffee): The New Health Trend Brewing on TikTok”, in Healthline[2], archived from the original on 2024-05-03:
- Gallagher says proffee isn’t off the table, but it shouldn’t be considered a meal replacement or your primary source of protein or caffeine.