Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Sarnie

What does it mean?

Sarnie is an informal, diminutive noun used as a short way of saying sandwich. It's a very common and affectionate piece of vocabulary in the UK.

Is it positive or negative?

It is neutral and friendly - simply a casual alternative to "sandwich."

When do you use it?

You use it in informal conversation, especially when talking about lunch, picnics, or grabbing a quick meal.

Examples

Example 1: Are you having a packed lunch todayI brought a cheese and tomato sarnie.

Example 2: I'm starving. I'm just going to grab a quick bacon sarnie from the caf.

Question for you

What's your favourite type of sarnie?

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