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sav

n. countable
C2 Proficiency sav Informal Slang

n. a person who is very good at something, especially in a specific hobby or skill. It is a short way of saying 'savage' to show respect for someone's talent.

n. a person who is exceptionally skilled or talented in a specific domain, such as gaming or sports. Often used as a shortened form of 'savage' to express admiration for a competitor's performance.


SIMPLE

He is a total sav in the new video game.

CONTEXTUAL

After watching her win the tournament in under ten minutes, everyone called her a sav.

COMPLEX

The community often uses the term sav to describe players who demonstrate such a high level of technical proficiency that their opponents are left feeling completely outmatched.

Etymology 1

Clipping of saveloy.

Etymology 2

Clipping of savage.

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