proffee

English

Etymology

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

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 2024-07-22:

     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 2024-05-03:

     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.