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General Slang
Brekkie
/ˈbrɛk.i/ · noun · informal
Breakfast — Australian and British diminutive slang.
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Definitions
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A casual, affectionate word for breakfast, formed by the Aussie/British habit of shortening words and adding "-ie."
“Fancy grabbing brekkie before work?”
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Common in cafe culture, where "brekkie" appears casually on menus and in conversation.
“They do a cracking brekkie at that cafe.”
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Used for the meal itself or the occasion of having it.
“Sunday brekkie is the best meal of the week.”
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Brekkie In A Sentence
Big brekkie this morning, eggs and the lot.
Skipped brekkie and regretted it.
Meet you for brekkie at nine?
Origin & Usage
An Australian and British diminutive of "breakfast," "brekkie" follows the same pattern as "sunnies" and "barbie," and is everyday slang in both countries.
People Also Ask
What does brekkie mean?
Brekkie is Australian and British slang for breakfast.
Where did brekkie come from?
It's a diminutive of "breakfast," part of the Aussie/British habit of shortening words.
Is it spelled brekkie or brekky?
Both spellings are used; "brekkie" and "brekky" are interchangeable.
How do you use brekkie in a sentence?
For example: "let's get brekkie" — meaning breakfast.
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