English

Noun

pousse-café ‎(plural pousse-cafés)

1. A digestif; an alcoholic drink consumed after the coffee course.
2. A drink composed of several layers of different-coloured liqueurs.

French

Etymology

Literally “coffee-pusher” in French.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /pus.ka.fe/

Noun

pousse-café m ‎(plural pousse-café or pousse-cafés)

1. (familiar) chaser (small glass of alcohol)