sonne is short for sovereign, a big gold ring worn by a bod or
chav or kev.
In
Birmingham, UK, Sonne is short for Sovereign ciggarettes. Most shop keepers are used to being asked for Sonne by underage chavs thinking they'
re cool by smoking.
Chavs
smoke these for a number of reasons;
The name (they wear jewelerry of this name, see above)
The black and gold packs go with their tracksuits and bling
They are one of the cheapest brands on the market.
Sovereign cigarettes are manufactured by Benson & Hedges.
They are said to be made of the off cuts from B&H gold and Silver fags.
There is no official spelling of this word.
Possibly others include:
Sonn
Sone
son
Yo. Me auntie bought me a new sonne! It's different to da one i robbed off her
husband! It's got bare diamonds! Another piece to add to ma bling!
Chav:Woi, Geez! Sort me 10 Sonne!
Shopkeeper: Do you have any ID?
Chav:ID? I'm 16 man! What the fuck? Fuck you star! I'm gonna get ma bods down on ya! You're a botty boi!