Phrase guide

fry up

noun · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

a breakfast made of tomatoes, scrambled eggs, fried eggs, bacon, sausages, hash browns, baked beans, black pudding, chips, toast and mushrooms (or any combination thereof); full English breakfast

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK, idiomatic

Examples

  • Though fattening, a fry up is without doubt my favourite way to start the day.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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verb

Meaning 2

To prepare by frying.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • I'll just fry up a couple of eggs.

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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