butty

noun
UK: /ˈbʌti/
US: /ˈbʌti/

  1. A sandwich, especially one made with butter.

    1. I had a cheese butty for lunch today.
    2. The cafe is known for its generous bacon butty.

  2. A workmate, especially in coal mining; a buddy or mate.

    1. He's my butty in the mine we work together.
    2. The butty system encouraged competition among mining teams.

Synonyms

sandwich mate buddy workmate

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "butty" in English means: A sandwich, especially one made with butter., A workmate, especially in coal mining; a buddy or mate..

The phonetic transcription of "butty" is /ˈbʌti/ in British English and /ˈbʌti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "butty": sandwich, mate, buddy, workmate.

Example usage of "butty": "I had a cheese butty for lunch today.". More examples on the page.