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servo van
What does servo van mean?
A work van used for servicing or trade jobs.
"The plumber pulled up in his servo van."
Origin
From 'service' plus 'van'.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'servo van' mean?
It's an informal Australian term for a service or utility van used by tradespeople for on-site jobs.
Is a 'servo van' the same as a 'servo'?
No. 'Servo' on its own usually means a service (petrol) station, whereas 'servo van' refers to a work van used for servicing jobs.
Where does 'servo van' come from?
It combines 'service' (shortened to 'servo' in Aussie style) with 'van'.
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