bikkie
noun · casual
A biscuit (what Americans call a cookie).
How Aussies use it
- Grab a bikkie with your cuppa.
- There's a packet of bikkies in the staff room.
How to pronounce ‘bikkie’
Say it like this: BIK-ee
‘bikkie’ in a conversation
Anna: Want a bikkie with your cuppa?
Joe: Go on then, ta.
Good to know
In Australia a 'biscuit' is sweet and crunchy, not the soft bread roll Americans mean.
A common mistake
Australians say 'biscuit' or 'bikkie' for sweet cookies. A 'cookie' usually means a large, soft American-style one.
Saying it more formally
In a formal email, essay or the PTE test, use biscuit instead.
Slang is great for chatting with friends and workmates, but keep it out of PTE essays and formal writing.
Quick check
What does ‘bikkie’ mean?
- A chicken.
- A biscuit (what Americans call a cookie).
- Two weeks.
Show the answer
B. A biscuit (what Americans call a cookie).
Frequently asked questions
What does 'bikkie' mean in Australia?
A biscuit (what Americans call a cookie). In Australia a 'biscuit' is sweet and crunchy, not the soft bread roll Americans mean.
Can I say 'bikkie' at work?
With workmates, yes. 'bikkie' is fine in a chat at smoko or a casual message, but don't use it with clients, in formal emails, or in the PTE and IELTS writing tests.
How do you pronounce 'bikkie'?
Say it like this: BIK-ee. Press 'Hear it' on this page to listen.