Traditional
Still common
Definition
Breakfast.
Example Sentence
"What's for brekkie?"
Where "Brekkie" Comes From
"Brekkie" follows the classic Australian pattern of shortening a word and adding a friendly "-ie," turning "breakfast" into two easy syllables — the same process behind "barbie" and "sunnies."
It's one of the most universally used food shortenings in Australian English, appearing in casual conversation, café menus, and advertising alike.
How Aussies Actually Use It
"Brekkie" comes up constantly in daily conversation and hospitality — "what's for brekkie?", "brekkie's ready," or a café's "all-day brekkie" menu.
It works for any meal eaten first thing in the morning, from a quick bowl of cereal to a full cooked spread.
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