English

Noun

short black ‎(plural short blacks)

1. (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, Randa Abdel-Fattah, Noah′s Law, page 42,

     She took a sip and sputtered.

     ‘I ordered a short black. What the **** is this?’

   • 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