General
sammich
What does sammich mean?
A sandwich, said in the broad Chicago accent.
"I'm making an Italian beef sammich."
Origin
Chicago-accent pronunciation of 'sandwich.'
Frequently asked questions
What is a sammich?
It is simply a sandwich, said in the broad Chicago accent.
Is sammich only a Chicago thing?
The playful pronunciation is common across American English, but it fits the broad Chicago accent especially well.
How do you use sammich?
You use it casually for any sandwich, as in 'I'm making an Italian beef sammich.'
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