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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However, Brand says that skipping brekkie may not be the healthiest choice for most people.
—Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025
To bring brekkie taco culture to the Valley in a meaningful way while also curating and carving out spaces for marginalized groups.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 28 Dec. 2024
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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Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025
To bring brekkie taco culture to the Valley in a meaningful way while also curating and carving out spaces for marginalized groups.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 28 Dec. 2024
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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“Brekkie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brekkie. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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