brekkie
/ˈbrɛki/
Very CommonBreakfast. Australian diminutive of the word breakfast.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | need a brekkie run before we do anything | Wants to get food before any activities start. | instagram, 2024 |
| 02 | skipped brekkie and now i'm dying at 10am | Did not eat breakfast and is now very hungry. | x, 2023 |
| 03 | best brekkie in Sydney no competition | A strong endorsement of a breakfast spot. | instagram, 2023 |
| 04 | brekkie sorted, ready to go | Has eaten breakfast and is prepared for the day. | x, 2024 |
Use it when
- Talking about the morning meal.
- Planning or inviting someone to breakfast.
- Referring to breakfast spots or food.
Do not use it when
- Formal writing or menus aimed at international audiences.Use “breakfast” instead.
Origin and context
Part of Australian English's long-standing pattern of shortening words with -ie or -y suffixes. Brekkie follows the same pattern as arvo, servo, and barbie.
- First seen
- mid-1900s
- Confidence
- medium
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