jamoke

[ juh-mohk ]

noun

, Slang.

1. coffee; a cup of coffee.

Word History and Origins

Origin of jamoke¹

1910–15, Americanism; probably Ja(va) (in the slang sense “coffee”) + moch(a), respelled

Example Sentences

He’s a kind of jamoke, so it should be real fun.

From Los Angeles Times

“An affable jamoke from the old neighborhood?”

From The New Yorker

On the bright side, since things are a tad more serious in tournament play, you won't have the jamoke who chirps "One!" when your ball falls off the tee.

From Golf Digest