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sanger
What does sanger mean?
A sandwich; a classic Aussie diminutive, as in a 'sausage sanger'.
"Threw a couple of snags on the barbie and made everyone a sausage sanger."
Origin
Alteration of 'sandwich' via 'sango' with the '-er' ending.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'sanger' mean?
It's Australian slang for a sandwich, famously used in 'sausage sanger' (a sausage in bread).
Where does the word 'sanger' come from?
It's an alteration of 'sandwich', evolving via 'sango' before settling on the '-er' ending.
What is a sausage sanger?
A sausage sanger is a barbecued sausage served in a slice of bread, an Aussie staple at barbies and fundraiser sausage sizzles.
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