A full English breakfast usually consists of eggs, sausage, black pudding, bacon, mushrooms, baked beans, hash browns, and half a tomato.
Full English
Example Sentences
"That's a proper Full English, that is."
"I've never seen such a Full English in all my life."
Etymology & History
Short for 'full English breakfast', the traditional British breakfast: eggs, bacon, sausages, beans, toast, mushrooms, tomatoes, black pudding. Emerged as named dish in the 20th century. Alternative to 'Continental breakfast'. 'Fancy a full English?' is British morning question. Regional variations (Full Scottish, Ulster Fry) exist.
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Region
Scottish
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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