A sandwich usually sold in chip shops that consists of sausages and chips. Or both. Chiefly used in parts of the north of England.
Butty
Example Sentences
"I'll have a chip butty please."
"Nothing beats a bacon butty."
Etymology & History
Northern English/Midlands term for sandwich, particularly with particular fillings. 'Bacon butty', 'chip butty', 'jam butty'. From 'buttered bread'. Regional variation: some areas use 'barm', 'bap', 'batch', 'roll'. The regional bread-roll terminology variation is uniquely British phenomenon.
Word Details
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Region
Northern England
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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