by-2-kapi

Kannada-influenced form of 'by 2, coffee'. It refers to the practise of splitting an order of (South Indian) filter coffee between two people. In other words, a cup of Coffee divided between two people.

At an Udipi cafe
-So, whats your order?
*Two Dosa and one by-2-kapi.

by Etymo July 16, 2015