How to Pronounce "knuckle sandwich"
expression
NUH-kuhl SAN-wich
NUK-uhl SAND-wich
Definition
A humorous way to say a punch in the mouth, usually used as a playful threat or joke.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnəkəɫ/ /ˈsæmwɪtʃ/, /ˈsændwɪtʃ/, /ˈsænwɪtʃ
British English
nˈʌkəl/ /sˈændwɪtʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NUH-kuhl SAN-wich
UK
NUK-uhl SAND-wich
Listen in Context
If you keep teasing me, I'll give you a knuckle sandwich!
He joked about making a knuckle sandwich for the bully.
My brother threatened me with a knuckle sandwich if I took his candy.
You want a knuckle sandwich with that attitude?