General
sav
What does sav mean?
A saveloy, a bright-red cooked sausage; a 'battered sav' is a takeaway favourite.
"Two battered savs and a scoop of chips, thanks."
Origin
Australasian clipping of 'saveloy'.
Frequently asked questions
What is a 'sav'?
It's a saveloy, a bright-red cooked sausage, and a 'battered sav' is a deep-fried takeaway favourite.
Where does the word 'sav' come from?
It's an Australasian clipping of the word 'saveloy'.
What is a 'battered sav'?
It's a saveloy dipped in batter and deep-fried, commonly sold at fish-and-chip shops.
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