sammie
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of sammie
1970–75 ; shortening of the pronunciation spelling “samwich,” where the “d” in sandwich is dropped and the nasal “n” changes to “m” to be more like the following “w”
Example Sentences
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Emerging bluesman Sammie plays a song he wrote as a confession to his pastor father, a paean to the music he loves.
From Los Angeles Times
In cosmic communion, practitioners of Black music from many eras appear to Sammie, the joint’s roof combusting in his mind.
From Los Angeles Times
He might be a preacher’s son, but Sammie wears his passion on his blues-infused clothing in the record-breaking “Sinners.”
From Los Angeles Times
Before the night goes to vampire hell, all eyes are on Sammie in earthy and gold tones as he sings “I Lied to You.”
From Los Angeles Times
Miles Caton also starred in Sinners, playing young singer Sammie.
From BBC
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