What does ‘snag’ mean?

Aussie slang explained in plain English, with examples you can listen to.

snag

noun · casual

A sausage.

How Aussies use it

  • Throw some snags on the barbie.
  • Two snags in bread, please.

Good to know

The 'sausage sizzle' with snags in bread is a big part of Aussie life.

Saying it more formally

In a formal email, essay or the PTE test, use sausage instead.

Slang is great for chatting with friends and workmates, but keep it out of PTE essays and formal writing.

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