British informal term for fried breakfast (full English breakfast).
Fry up
Etymology & History
British informal term for fried breakfast (full English breakfast). The term emphasizes the cooking method - everything fried in one pan. Working-class tradition, weekend treat. Includes eggs, bacon, sausages, beans, toast, mushrooms, tomatoes. Essential British hangover cure.
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
โ
Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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