Dictionary

proffee en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• /ˈpɹɑ.fi/ (cot-caught-merger)
• /ˈpɹɒf.i/ (Received-Pronunciation)
• /ˈpɹɔ.fi/ (General-American)

Etymology

Blend of protein + coffee. The term was popularized in 2021.

Meanings

1. (countable, neologism, slang, uncountable) Coffee mixed with a protein shake or protein powder, creating a drink that provides both caffeine and protein.
   • That wellness era was slightly different—rowing machines and sit-ups instead of Hyrox fitness competitions and proffee—but it was epitomised by the same macho zeal. 2025 August 23, Jo Ellison, “The incredible bulk”, in FT Weekend (Life & Arts section), London: The Financial Times Ltd., →ISSN, →OCLC, page 19:
   • 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. 2022 August 11, Beth Ann Mayer, “Proffee (Protein & Coffee): The New Health Trend Brewing on TikTok”, in Healthline, archived from the original on 03 May 2024:
   • Iced Coffee and whey protein= Proffee drink! #delicious 2011 October 30, @dxnofx, Twitter, archived from the original on 22 Jul 2024:

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