A deskfast of yoghurt and blueberries.

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Today’s Entry: deskfast, n.

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛskfəst/

Etymology: Blend of desk + breakfast.

Definition: A meal combining elements of breakfast and morning tea, typically eaten at one’s workplace desk, especially when time constraints prevent a proper (or any) breakfast before work but the usual morning tea break (e.g., at 10 a.m.) feels too distant.

Example: Rushing to the office, she grabbed a muffin and coffee for a quick deskfast to sustain her through the morning.

First known use: 2025.

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