proffee

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

Noun

proffee (countable and uncountable, plural proffees)

  1. (slang, neologism) Coffee mixed with a protein shake or protein powder, creating a drink that provides both caffeine and protein. [from 2010s]
    • 2011 October 30, @dxnofx, Twitter‎[1], archived from the original on 22 July 2024:
      Iced Coffee and whey protein= Proffee drink! #delicious
    • 2022 August 11, Beth Ann Mayer, “Proffee (Protein & Coffee): The New Health Trend Brewing on TikTok”, in Healthline‎[2], archived from the original on 3 May 2024:
      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.
    • 2025 August 23, Jo Ellison, “The incredible bulk”, in FT Weekend, Life & Arts, page 19:
      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.
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