How do you use "Savage" in a sentence?

That comeback was savage! She's absolutely savage—doesn't hold back. That was a savage burn. Savage! I can't believe you said that.

Savage

Q: What does "Savage" mean?

Brutal, cutting, impressively ruthless Modern slang use praises someone for being brutally honest, fearlessly direct, or impressively ruthless in a witty way. A 'savage' comment or action is one that's harsh but admired for its boldness.

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含义: Brutal, cutting, impressively ruthless

毒舌的、犀利的、令人印象深刻地狠

Brutal, mordaz, impresionantemente despiadado

容赦ない、鋭い、見事に残酷な

잔인한, 날카로운, 매섭게 멋진

Modern slang use praises someone for being brutally honest, fearlessly direct, or impressively ruthless in a witty way. A 'savage' comment or action is one that's harsh but admired for its boldness.

现代俚语用法，称赞某人残酷地诚实、无畏地直接、或以机智的方式令人印象深刻地狠。'Savage'的评论或行为虽然苛刻，但因其大胆而受人钦佩。

El uso moderno del argot elogia a alguien por ser brutalmente honesto, intrépidamente directo o impresionantemente despiadado de manera ingeniosa. Un comentario o acción 'savage' es duro pero admirado por su audacia.

現代のスラング用法で、残酷なほど正直、恐れず直接的、または機知に富んだ形で見事に容赦ない人を褒める。「Savage」なコメントや行動は厳しいが、その大胆さで賞賛される。

현대 슬랭에서는 잔인할 정도로 솔직하거나, 겁 없이 직설적이거나, 재치 있게 무자비한 사람을 칭찬할 때 쓴다. 'savage'한 말이나 행동은 독하지만 그 대담함이 인정받는 것.

例句

That comeback was savage!
那个回击太狠了！
¡Ese regreso fue brutal!
その切り返し容赦ないね！
그 반격 완전 매서웠어!
She's absolutely savage—doesn't hold back.
她绝对是个狠角色——从不手软。
Es absolutamente despiadada—no se contiene.
彼女マジで容赦ない——遠慮しない。
그녀는 진짜 매서워—거침이 없어.
That was a savage burn.
那是个毒舌回击。
Fue un golpe brutal.
それエグい返しだった。
완전 독한 한 방이었어.
Savage! I can't believe you said that.
太狠了！不敢相信你说出来了。
¡Salvaje! No puedo creer que dijiste eso.
容赦ないね！よくそれ言えたね。
매섭다! 그걸 진짜 말했다니.

发音

/ˈsævɪdʒ/

用法指南

语境: comebacks, boldness, admiration

语气: impressed, admiring

✓ 正确说法

That was savage!
那太狠了！
¡Eso fue salvaje!
それ容赦ないね！
그거 완전 매서웠어!
She's savage.
她好狠
Es salvaje.
彼女容赦ない
그녀 매서워.
Savage move!
狠招！
¡Movimiento salvaje!
エグい動きだね！
매서운 한 수!

✗ 错误说法

Traditional meaning is offensive
传统意义是冒犯性的
El significado tradicional es ofensivo
伝統的な意味は侮辱的
본래 의미는 공격적임
Slang meaning is only complimentary
俚语意义只是赞美
El significado de argot es solo elogioso
スラングの意味は褒め言葉のみ
슬랭 의미는 칭찬으로만 쓰임

常见错误

Slang meaning is positive, unlike traditional meaning
Must match context for the right interpretation

起源与历史

The slang meaning evolved from hip-hop culture and internet memes in the 2010s. The 2016 song 'Savage' by Migos helped popularize it. Different from the traditional meaning of uncivilized.

词源: Traditional 'savage' meaning fierce, repurposed as praise

最早记录: Slang meaning popularized 2010s

文化背景

Era: 2010s peak

Generation: Millennials and Gen Z

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Migos song 'Savage'; 21 Savage rapper name

Regional notes: American origin, now global through internet.

变体

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