Sarnie
Slang Term
British
★★★★☆ Common
Casual
Meaning: A sandwich.
三明治
Un sándwich.
サンドイッチ
샌드위치.
Affectionate British slang for sandwich.
英国人对三明治的亲昵俚语说法。
Argot británico cariñoso para sándwich.
サンドイッチを指すイギリスの親しみのあるスラング。
샌드위치를 가리키는 친근한 영국 속어.
Examples
- Fancy a sarnie for lunch? 午饭来个三明治怎么样?¿Te apetece un bocata para comer?お昼にサンドイッチはどう?점심에 샌드위치 어때?
- I've made you a cheese sarnie. 我给你做了个奶酪三明治。Te he hecho un bocata de queso.チーズサンドを作ったよ。치즈 샌드위치 만들었어.
Pronunciation
/ˈsɑːni/
Usage Guide
Context: food
Tone: friendly
✓ Do Say
- A bacon sarnie培根三明治un bocata de baconベーコンサンド베이컨 샌드위치
✗ Don't Say
- For posh sandwiches不用于高档三明治No se usa para sándwiches elegantes高級なサンドイッチには使わない고급 샌드위치에는 쓰지 않는다
Common Mistakes
- Casual only
Origin & History
British slang shortening of sandwich with -ie ending.
Cultural Context
Era: Mid-20th century
Generation: All ages
Social background: Working/middle class
Variations
Sarnie
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