sarnie

American  

[sahr-nee] / ˈsɑr ni /

noun

British Informal.

1. sandwich.

   Who made these delicious bacon sarnies?

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sarnie British  

/ ˈsɑːnɪ /

noun

1. informal a sandwich

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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

So am I heading back to the bakery next week for another chicken caesar sarnie?

From BBC • May 15, 2026

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

I think these are the definition of indulgence until we go to Big Ass Sandwiches for its signature ciabatta bun stuffed with roast beef, cheese sauce and hand-cut chips: yes, a steak and chips sarnie.

From The Guardian • May 30, 2014