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

  1. 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?
  2. 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

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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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