General
servo
What does servo mean?
A service station or petrol (gas) station, often with a shop attached.
"Pull into the servo, we need petrol and a pie."
Origin
Australian abbreviation of 'service station' with the typical -o suffix, like 'bottle-o' and 'arvo'. Standard everyday usage.
Frequently asked questions
What does servo mean in Australia?
A servo is a service station or petrol station, often with a convenience store attached.
Why do Aussies call it a servo?
It's short for 'service station' with the classic Australian -o ending.
What's a servo pie?
It's a meat pie bought from a service station — cheap, hot, and a bit of a culinary gamble.
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