Banger

Slang Term British ★★★★★ Very Common Casual
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Meaning: Sausage

香肠
Salchicha
ソーセージ
소시지

British slang for sausage, especially in 'bangers and mash.'

英国俚语,指香肠,尤其用于'bangers and mash'(香肠配土豆泥)这一搭配。
Argot británico para salchicha, especialmente en la expresión 'bangers and mash' (salchichas con puré de patatas).
ソーセージを指すイギリスのスラング。特に「バンガーズ・アンド・マッシュ」というフレーズで使われる。
소시지를 뜻하는 영국 속어로, 특히 'bangers and mash(소시지와 매시드 포테이토)'에서 많이 쓰인다.

Examples

  1. Bangers and mash.
    香肠配土豆泥。
    Salchichas con puré de patatas.
    ソーセージとマッシュポテト。
    소시지와 매시드 포테이토.
  2. Love a good banger.
    喜欢好吃的香肠。
    Me encanta una buena salchicha.
    おいしいソーセージが大好き。
    맛있는 소시지가 최고야.

Pronunciation

/ˈbæŋə/

Usage Guide

Context: British food

Tone: informal

✓ Do Say

  • British casual
    英式休闲场合使用
    Se usa en contextos informales británicos
    イギリスのカジュアルな場面で使う
    영국식 일상 대화

✗ Don't Say

  • Formal menus
    正式菜单上不使用
    No se usa en menús formales
    フォーマルなメニューでは使わない
    격식 있는 메뉴

Common Mistakes

Origin & History

British, because WWII sausages with high water content would explode when cooked.

Cultural Context

Era: WWII

Generation: All ages

Social background: All classes

Pop culture: British food

Regional notes: British.

Variations

BangerBangers

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