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snags and sauce
What does snags and sauce mean?
A classic simple Australian meal of barbecued sausages served with tomato sauce.
"Just snags and sauce for tea, nothing fancy."
Origin
'Snags' (sausages) plus 'sauce'; a cultural staple.
Frequently asked questions
What does snags and sauce mean?
It's a classic simple Aussie meal of barbecued sausages served with tomato sauce.
What are snags in Australian slang?
Snags are sausages. Paired with 'sauce', it refers to the everyday barbecue combo of sausages and tomato sauce.
Why are sausages called snags in Australia?
'Snag' has been Australian and British slang for a sausage since the early 20th century, and it stuck as the standard casual word.
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