sir sandwich

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Meaning · English

The practice of beginning and ending a sentence with the address of sir.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thực hành bắt đầu và kết thúc câu với địa chỉ của quý ông

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Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

"Yes, sir, I am wearing glasses, sir!" “Don't give me a sir sandwich! Since you are wearing glasses, you are an NFOC, not an AOC.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “sir sandwich” mean?

The practice of beginning and ending a sentence with the address of sir.

Is “sir sandwich” formal or informal?

sir sandwich is generally slang.