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sav

Sav (noun) means informal short form of "saveloy," a type of seasoned, smoked sausage. Example: “He grabbed a sav and chips from the chip shop.”

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 notes

In 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."

Frequently asked questions

What does “sav” mean?

The word “sav” means informal short form of "saveloy," a type of seasoned, smoked sausage. In plain terms, short for either the sausage "saveloy," or slang for a savage, fearless person.

How do you use “sav” in a sentence?

Here is “sav” used in a sentence: “He grabbed a sav and chips from the chip shop.”

What part of speech is “sav”?

“Sav” is a noun.

How many meanings does “sav” have?

“Sav” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal short form of "saveloy," a type of seasoned, smoked sausage.

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