n. 1 small bowlshaped container for drinking from. 2 a its contents. b = con.. 3 cupshaped thing. 4 flavoured wine, cider, etc., usu. chilled. 5 cupshaped trophy as a prize. 6 one’s fate or fortune (a bitter cup). v. (pp) 1 form (esp. the hands) into the shape of a cup. 2 take or hold as in a cup. one’s cup of tea colloq. what interests or suits one. [medieval Latin cuppa]
