dingo’s breakfast

Australian Slang

Definition

Australian slang for having only a drink (traditionally water) and a look around—effectively no breakfast.

Examples

"Running late for the site, I only had a dingo’s breakfast—just a splash of water and a look around—then jumped in the ute."

"The cafe wasn’t open yet, so we made do with a dingo’s breakfast before hitting the track."

"After a big night, she managed nothing but a dingo’s breakfast—a quick sip of water and a glance at the fridge—before heading to work."