sarnie

[ sahr-nee ]

noun

, British Informal.

1. sandwich:

   Who made these delicious bacon sarnies?

sarnie

/ ˈsɑːnɪ /

noun

1. informal.
   a sandwich

Word History and Origins

Origin of sarnie¹

First recorded in 1960–65; probably from sarn-, representing a northern England dialectal pronunciation of the first syllable of sandwich + -ie ( def )

Word History and Origins

Origin of sarnie¹

C20: probably from Northern or dialect pronunciation of first syllable of sandwich

Example Sentences

Schauffele deserves huge credit for this win, as gritty as a sarnie dropped in a bunker.

From BBC

So, we’ve been busy studying the Eurovision nations’ most famous versions and have come up with the ultimate sarnie spread for the big night.

From BBC

UK’s sarnie: Cut granary bread into triangles and add coronation chicken and lettuce.

From BBC

White officers historically “don’t get prosecuted as much” as Black officers, said Sarnie A. Randle Jr., a lawyer in Houston who has handled police abuse cases for decades.

From New York Times

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