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sannies
What does sannies mean?
Trainers or plimsolls — short for 'sandshoes', the old Scottish word for the rubber-soled canvas shoes you wore for gym class. Still very much current.
"Mind and bring your sannies for PE the morn."
Origin
Diminutive of 'sandshoes', a Scottish and Northern English term for plimsolls dating to the 19th century.
Frequently asked questions
What does sannies mean?
Sannies are trainers, plimsolls, or any soft canvas shoes.
How do you use sannies in a sentence?
"Put your sannies on, we're going for a walk."
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