noun
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.
"finished my first day of high school I'm a sav"
— @floiwnl, Twitter (2022)
"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.
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Word forms
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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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