variants
or less commonly brekky
plural brekkies
chiefly British slang
: breakfast
Jamie Robinson, Tesco executive chef, said: "Afternoon tea is a hallmark of British cuisine, like the English brekkie, shepherd's pie or fish and chips, so it's great to see that younger generations are continuing the tradition."—
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Women, on the other hand, were better off eating a brekkie with a higher percentage of fat, like an omelet or an avocado.
—New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2024
First-Chair Crew x Red Hut Café Early risers love brekkie at Red Hut Café, and for good reason.
—Sunset Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
Early risers love brekkie at Red Hut Café, and for good reason.
—Sunset Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
Last night’s leftovers for brekkie, mixed with some veggies.
—Refinery29 Australia Team, refinery29.com, 9 Apr. 2024
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New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2024
First-Chair Crew x Red Hut Café Early risers love brekkie at Red Hut Café, and for good reason.
—Sunset Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
Early risers love brekkie at Red Hut Café, and for good reason.
—Sunset Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
Last night’s leftovers for brekkie, mixed with some veggies.
—Refinery29 Australia Team, refinery29.com, 9 Apr. 2024
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“Brekkie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brekkie. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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