General
snag on the barbie
What does snag on the barbie mean?
The quintessential Australian barbecue food; a sausage grilled outdoors.
"Nothing beats a snag on the barbie in summer."
Origin
Combines 'snag' (sausage) and 'barbie' (barbecue); a cultural staple.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'snag on the barbie' mean?
It means a sausage cooked on the barbecue — 'snag' is a sausage and 'barbie' is a barbecue.
Did an ad make this phrase famous?
The related line 'throw another shrimp on the barbie' came from 1980s tourism ads with Paul Hogan, though Australians say 'prawn', not 'shrimp'.
Why is a barbecue called a 'barbie'?
'Barbie' is the typical Australian shortening of 'barbecue', following the habit of trimming words and adding '-ie'.
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