brekkie

noun

brek·​kie ˈbre-kē How to pronounce brekkie (audio)
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."—Laura Nightingale

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However, Brand says that skipping brekkie may not be the healthiest choice for most people. — Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025 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 The sandwich beautifully pairs Polish sausage with the velvety egg and cheese for a stellar, if salty, handheld brekkie. — Monica Eng, Axios, 16 Apr. 2025 First-Chair Crew x Red Hut Café Early risers love brekkie at Red Hut Café, and for good reason. — Sunset Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

break(fast) + -ie, with respelling to show the vowel of breakfast and not break

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of brekkie was in 1904

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“Brekkie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brekkie. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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