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Word

sammy

Phoneticssam·my

/ˈsæmi/

Definitions

01a sandwich

B1 · Cooking

n. a casual way to say sandwich.

n. an informal clipping of 'sandwich', common in Australian and New Zealand English but understood globally.

“I packed a ham and cheese sammy for my lunch today.”

“The local deli is famous for its toasted sammies, which attract a massive crowd of office workers every Friday afternoon.”

Informal

Synonyms

sandwichsarnie

02a person's name

A2

n. a friendly name for someone called Samuel or Samantha.

n. a common diminutive or hypocorism for the given names Samuel or Samantha.

“Everyone in the office calls him Sammy instead of Samuel.”

“Although her legal name was Samantha, she preferred to be introduced as Sammy in all but the most formal settings.”

Informal

Synonyms

03a dog breed

B2

n. a nickname for a Samoyed, which is a fluffy white dog from Russia.

n. an informal name for the Samoyed breed of medium-sized herding dogs, characterized by their thick, white, double-layer coats.

“The Sammy was covered in mud after playing in the park all afternoon.”

“Prospective owners should be aware that while a Sammy is exceptionally friendly, their thick coats require daily grooming to prevent matting.”

Informal

Synonyms

Samoyed

Etymology

From Sam + -y.

From Samsung + -y.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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