bushman's breakfast

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Meaning · English

Synonym of dingo's breakfast.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used Australian English

Examples

After a good nigh's sleep Billy had a bushman's breakfast of a yawn and a look around.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “bushman's breakfast” mean?

Synonym of dingo's breakfast.

Is “bushman's breakfast” formal or informal?

bushman's breakfast is generally slang.