How to Pronounce "few sandwiches short of a picnic"
expression
FYOO SAN-wich-iz SHORT uhv uh PICK-nik
fyoo SAND-wich-iz SHAUT ov ay PICK-nik
Definition
This humorous expression is used to suggest that someone is a bit crazy or not very smart, often in a light and playful way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfju/ /ˈsæmwɪtʃɪz/, /ˈsændwɪtʃɪz/, /ˈsænwɪtʃɪz/ /ˈʃɔɹt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpɪkˌnɪk
British English
fjˈuː/ /sˈændwɪtʃɪz/ /ʃˈɔːt/ /ˈɒv/ /æɪ/ /pˈɪknɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FYOO SAN-wich-iz SHORT uhv uh PICK-nik
UK
fyoo SAND-wich-iz SHAUT ov ay PICK-nik
Listen in Context
He acts like he's a few sandwiches short of a picnic sometimes.
People say she's a few sandwiches short of a picnic.
Don't mind Tom. He's just a few sandwiches short of a picnic.
Honestly, after that story, I think he's a few sandwiches short of a picnic.