Brekky

Brekky

BREK-ee /หˆbreki/
Noun United Kingdom

Breakfast.

Example Sentences

"That's a proper Brekky, that is."
"I've never seen such a Brekky in all my life."

Etymology & History

British informal abbreviation of 'breakfast', following the typical British pattern of shortening + '-y' ending. Common in casual speech, particularly popular with younger speakers. Similar to 'brekkie'. Reflects British tendency to create friendly diminutives.

Word Details

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Region
General British
๐Ÿ“…
Era
Modern
โœ“
Language
Mild
๐Ÿ’ฌ
Formality
Very Informal
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