How to Pronounce "one sandwich short of a picnic"
expression
WUHN SAN-wich SHORT uh PIC-nik
WON SAND-wich SHORT ov PICK-nik
Definition
This humorous expression describes someone who is not very intelligent or is acting a bit crazy or odd.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwən/ /ˈsæmwɪtʃ/, /ˈsændwɪtʃ/, /ˈsænwɪtʃ/ /ˈʃɔɹt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpɪkˌnɪk
British English
wˈɒn/ /sˈændwɪtʃ/ /ʃˈɔːt/ /ˈɒv/ /æɪ/ /pˈɪknɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WUHN SAN-wich SHORT uh PIC-nik
UK
WON SAND-wich SHORT ov PICK-nik
Listen in Context
He acts like he's one sandwich short of a picnic sometimes.
People say my uncle is one sandwich short of a picnic.
If someone believes that, they're one sandwich short of a picnic.
Honestly, after that story, I think she's one sandwich short of a picnic.