bikkie: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
LowInformal, colloquial, slang
Quick answer
What does “bikkie” mean?
A colloquial term for a biscuit or cookie.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
A colloquial term for a biscuit or cookie.
A slang term for money, especially in the phrase 'big bikkies' meaning a large amount of money. Also used as a general term for a reward or something desirable, especially for a dog ('good bikkie').
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
As a food term, 'bikkie' is primarily Australian, New Zealand, and to a lesser extent UK English. The 'money' sense is almost exclusively Australian/NZ. US English speakers would not use this term; 'cookie' is the common informal equivalent for the food.
Connotations
In AU/NZ, has connotations of informality, often rustic or simple. The 'money' sense is playful but can be used seriously in phrases like 'earning big bikkies'.
Frequency
Very rare in formal writing and American English. Common in informal spoken Australian and New Zealand English, both for food and money.
Grammar
How to Use “bikkie” in a Sentence
Verb + bikkie: have/eat/want a bikkieAdjective + bikkie: big/good/nice bikkiePrepositional phrase: for a few bikkies (money)Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “bikkie” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- He bikkied the last one from the tin. (informal, rare)
- Are you going to bikkie for the fundraiser? (AU, meaning contribute money, rare)
American English
- Not used as a verb in AmE.
adverb
British English
- Not used as an adverb.
American English
- Not used as an adverb.
adjective
British English
- She made a bikkie cake. (meaning a cake decorated like or made of biscuits)
- He's got a bikkie tin obsession.
American English
- Not used as an adjective in AmE.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used in formal business contexts, except perhaps in very informal Australian workplace banter referring to money/profits.
Academic
Never used.
Everyday
Common in informal Australian/NZ speech, especially around food, dogs, or money. Often used with children or in a playful tone.
Technical
Not used.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “bikkie”
- Using it in formal writing.
- Using it in American English expecting to be understood.
- Spelling as 'bickie' or 'bicky' (these are variant but less standard forms).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is colloquial slang, primarily used in Australian, New Zealand, and some British English.
'Bikkie' typically refers to a biscuit (British/AU sense), which is often harder/plainer, while 'cookie' (AmE) often implies a softer, sweeter, chunkier baked good. 'Bikkie' also has a slang meaning for money.
You can use it, but most people will not understand it. Use 'cookie' for the food item.
'Bikkie' is the most common spelling, but 'bickie' is also seen. It is a phonetic spelling of the colloquial shortening of 'biscuit'.
A colloquial term for a biscuit or cookie.
Bikkie is usually informal, colloquial, slang in register.
Bikkie: in British English it is pronounced /ˈbɪki/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈbɪki/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “Chuck a bikkie: (AU/NZ slang) to contribute money.”
- “Big bikkies: (AU/NZ slang) a lot of money.”
- “That's the way the bikkie crumbles: (humorous AU variant) That's the way things happen/turn out.”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of a BIKEr stopping for a cup of tea and a BIKKIE. The double 'k' can remind you it's crisp and might crumble.
Conceptual Metaphor
MONEY IS FOOD (we earn our daily bread/bikkies).
Practice
Quiz
In which context would 'bikkie' LEAST likely be used?