noun
sav
noun
1
Informal short form of "saveloy," a type of seasoned, smoked sausage.
"He grabbed a sav and chips from the chip shop."
2
Slang for a tough, ruthless, or impressively bold person.
"That comeback was savage — he's a total sav."
How to Use Sav
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishShort for either the sausage "saveloy," or slang for a savage, fearless person.
When to use it
Very informal slang, mostly British and mostly spoken.
Word Forms
savs plural, savs plural
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Etymology
A clipped, shortened form of "saveloy."