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.