General
snag
What does snag mean?
A sausage, especially one cooked on a barbecue.
"Throw a few snags on the barbie."
Origin
British slang 'snag' for a light meal or sausage, retained in Australian usage.
Frequently asked questions
What is a snag in Australian slang?
A snag is a sausage, especially one cooked on the barbecue. A 'snag sanga' is a sausage in a slice of bread.
Where does the word snag come from?
It comes from older British slang where 'snag' meant a light meal or a sausage, a sense that stuck in Australia.
What is a democracy sausage?
It's a snag sold as a fundraiser outside polling stations on election day — a beloved Australian voting-day tradition.
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