Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
butty
noun
/ˈbʌti/
Definition
A butty is a sandwich, particularly one made with buttered bread and a filling, commonly used in British English.
Examples
- After the long hike, we enjoyed a bacon butty at the café.
- She packed a cheese and pickle butty for her lunch.
- My favorite snack is a chip butty with plenty of sauce.
Meaning
In informal British usage, a butty often refers to a simple sandwich, especially one that is hearty and can be filled with various ingredients such as meat, vegetables, or spreads.
Synonyms
- sandwich
- sub
- roll
