Fivebucks

Fivebucks
 n.— «We packed up the site and headed to Fivebucks (Starbucks). After my caffeine fix we took a dip in the ocean.» —“Skating, Swearing, and Sunburns in 32 Hours” by Ryan Clements Skatepark of Tampa (Florida) May 22, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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