Butty: meaning, definitions and examples

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butty

 

[ ˈbʌti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food

A butty is a sandwich made with bread and filled with various ingredients such as bacon, sausage, egg, or cheese. It is a popular choice for a quick and satisfying meal.

Synonyms

roll, sandwich, sub

Examples of usage

  • Butties are a common lunch option in the UK.
  • I ordered a bacon butty for breakfast.

Translations

Translations of the word "butty" in other languages:

🇵🇹 amigo

🇮🇳 मित्र

🇩🇪 Kumpel

🇮🇩 teman

🇺🇦 друг

🇵🇱 kolega

🇯🇵 友達 (ともだち)

🇫🇷 ami

🇪🇸 amigo

🇹🇷 arkadaş

🇰🇷 친구

🇸🇦 صديق

🇨🇿 kamarád

🇸🇰 kamarát

🇨🇳 朋友

🇸🇮 prijatelj

🇮🇸 vinur

🇰🇿 дос

🇬🇪 მეგობარი

🇦🇿 dost

🇲🇽 amigo

Etymology

The origin of the word 'butty' is believed to come from the term 'buttered bread', which was commonly used to refer to a sandwich in the past. Over time, the term evolved to simply 'butty' to describe a sandwich filled with various ingredients. The concept of a butty has been popular in the UK and other English-speaking countries for many years, providing a convenient and tasty meal option.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,195, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.