sarnie
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of sarnie
First recorded in 1960–65; probably from sarn-, representing a northern England dialectal pronunciation of the first syllable of sandwich + -ie ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Mrs Dumbleton, who lives in Leysters, Herefordshire, and Mrs Tobin, who lives in Banbury, got together on Sunday for the pre-birthday sarnie.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2022
While not a packed lunch the gift bags, which include shortbread, a giant chocolate coin and a bottle of water, will perhaps to help stave off hunger for anyone who has forgotten their sarnie.
From The Guardian ● May 19, 2018
As a doctor said in a British newspaper: “I would rather have the occasional bacon sarnie than be 110 and dribbling into my All-Bran.”
From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2014
On day three a bacon and egg sarnie, A$12.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2013
Debenhams say sales have climbed by 20%, a trend likely to escalate further with the rising cost of a shop-bought sarnie.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 22, 2013
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