Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

sav

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.74 in modern English

Syllables
sav
IPA
6
Scrabble Score
3
Letters
1
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A saveloy.

Australian usage; New Zealand usage; British usage; Informal

adj

Clipping of savage (“unpleasant or unfair”).

British usage; Slang

noun

A ruthless or badass person; a savage.

Slang

Example Sentences

Etymology

Usage

Inflected Forms

savs (plural) more sav (comparative) most sav (superlative)

Phrases

Frequently Paired Words

Questions

What does sav mean?
A saveloy.
Where does sav come from?
Clipping of saveloy.

How to pronounce sav

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