
Tiffin
Cultural Mealtime
Understand 'tiffin' as a cultural term for day meals in India, less used in modern UK English.
In Mumbai, people often enjoy tiffin delivered by dabbawalas.
Not Dinner
'Tiffin' specifically refers to a lighter, daytime meal and not a heavy evening dinner.
He invited me over for tiffin, not dinner, so I expected sandwiches or pastries.
Time Bound
Use 'tiffin' for meals typically had around noon, distinguishing it from brunch or tea time.
She asked if I was free for tiffin, implying a midday meal.