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sammy

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈsæmi// sam·my Informal

n. a short, casual name for a sandwich. You use this when you want to sound friendly or relaxed about your lunch.

n. a colloquial or hypocoristic term for a sandwich. Informal in register; primarily used in Australian and North American English.


SIMPLE

I made a quick ham and cheese sammy for lunch.

CONTEXTUAL

We packed a few chicken sammies and some fruit for our hike in the woods.

COMPLEX

While the café offers gourmet wraps and salads, most regulars prefer the classic breakfast sammy served on a toasted brioche bun.

Etymology 1

From Sam + -y.

Etymology 2

From Samsung + -y.

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