Slang for "sandwich". Frequently used by individuals of Italian,
Puerto Rican, and Latino descent. The influence of these cultures has spread this alternative pronunciation for the tasty bread-and-
meat combination throughout western U.S. jail and prison systems. Convicts from nearly any racial and ethnic background are now commonly found using this particular word.
Convict: Offica Bernal, can I
get anotha sangwich?
Corrections Officer: I'm
sorry, Fernando. We
don't have any sangwiches. We do have some sandwiches though...