Butty
noun
A sandwich, especially one made with bread and a filling of meat or cheese.
He made a ham and cheese butty for lunch.
Often appears as...
- bacon butty
- chip butty
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
A friend, mate or buddy.
He’s been my butty since we were kids.
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
A sandwich, especially one made with bread and a filling of meat or cheese.
He made a ham and cheese butty for lunch.
Often appears as...
- bacon butty
- chip butty
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
A friend, mate or buddy.
He’s been my butty since we were kids.
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3British Classic
The term 'butty' is distinctly British and might not be understood outside the UK.
When I asked for a bacon butty in Italy, they were confused.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Eating
'Butty' is used in casual settings, like a quick meal or snack, not at formal dining.
I'll just grab a chip butty on my way to the match.
Pro Tip 3/3Specific Fillings
Commonly paired with specific fillings such as 'bacon', 'chip', or 'sausage'.
A sausage butty is perfect for breakfast.
Pro Tip 1/3British Classic
The term 'butty' is distinctly British and might not be understood outside the UK.
When I asked for a bacon butty in Italy, they were confused.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Eating
'Butty' is used in casual settings, like a quick meal or snack, not at formal dining.
I'll just grab a chip butty on my way to the match.
Pro Tip 3/3Specific Fillings
Commonly paired with specific fillings such as 'bacon', 'chip', or 'sausage'.
A sausage butty is perfect for breakfast.
Pro Tip 1/3British Classic
The term 'butty' is distinctly British and might not be understood outside the UK.
When I asked for a bacon butty in Italy, they were confused.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Eating
'Butty' is used in casual settings, like a quick meal or snack, not at formal dining.
I'll just grab a chip butty on my way to the match.
Pro Tip 3/3Specific Fillings
Commonly paired with specific fillings such as 'bacon', 'chip', or 'sausage'.
A sausage butty is perfect for breakfast.
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