Sarmie

Pronunciation: /ˈsɑrmi/

Definitions of sarmie

noun a slang term for a sandwich, typically referring to a small, simple sandwich made with a filling between two slices of bread

Example Sentences

A1 I made a sarmie for lunch.

A2 She packed a sarmie in her lunchbox.

B1 The sarmie I had at the cafe was delicious.

B2 I added avocado to my sarmie for extra flavor.

C1 The gourmet sarmie I ordered had truffle aioli and arugula.

C2 The chef's special sarmie featured smoked salmon and dill cream cheese.

Examples of sarmie in a Sentence

formal During the business meeting, we were served a selection of sarmies for lunch.

informal I'm craving a sarmie for lunch today.

slang Let's grab some sarmies and head to the park for a picnic.

figurative His arguments were as weak as a sarmie without any filling.

Grammatical Forms of sarmie

• past tense: sarmied
• plural: sarmies
• comparative: more sarmie
• superlative: most sarmie
• present tense: sarmie
• future tense: will sarmie
• perfect tense: have sarmied
• continuous tense: is sarmieing
• singular: sarmie
• positive degree: sarmie
• infinitive: to sarmie
• gerund: sarmieing
• participle: sarmieed

Origin and Evolution of sarmie

First Known Use: 1960 year

Language of Origin: Afrikaans

Story behind the word: The word 'sarmie' is believed to have originated in South Africa.

Evolution of the word: Originally used as slang for a sandwich, the term 'sarmie' has become widely accepted in South African English as a casual and colloquial term for a sandwich.