Sanger

/ˈsæŋər/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A slang term, primarily in British English, for a sandwich.
I grabbed a sanger from the fridge before heading to work.
A small, informal eatery that serves sandwiches and similar light meals.
Let's go to the sanger shop down the street for lunch.
verb
To eat a sandwich.
After the meeting, I sanger while reviewing my notes.

Etymology

Derived from Australian slang, possibly a diminutive of 'sandwich'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sanger run:
A trip taken to fetch sandwiches.
packed sanger:
A sandwich prepared for taking away.

Related Words

Slang Meanings

A casual sandwich or snack.
I’ll just have a quick sanger before dinner.
Used to describe a poorly made sandwich.
This sanger is falling apart!