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fry

n. countable
B1 Intermediate Oxford US //ˈfɹaɪ// UK //fɹˈaɪ// fry Archaic Dialect General-service Informal Slang

n. a meal of various fried foods, often served for breakfast. You might hear this word used to describe a full plate of eggs, bacon, and sausages.

n. a meal consisting of various fried items, typically associated with a traditional cooked breakfast. Often used in regional British and Irish English to refer to a 'fry-up'.


SIMPLE

We had a big fry for breakfast on Sunday morning.

CONTEXTUAL

After a long night out, the group met at a local cafe for a traditional fry with extra toast.

COMPLEX

While the nutritional value of a daily fry is often debated, it remains a cultural staple of the weekend routine in many households across the British Isles.

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Usage

Commonly used in the phrase 'fry-up' in British English; in Irish English, 'a fry' is the standard term for the meal.

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