Banger
Slang Term
British
★★★★★ Very Common
Casual
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
- 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.
- 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
- British term
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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