salvy
9.9
From El Salvador and connected to its people and culture
- adjective
- Informal
:
salvadoreño
- He wore a salvy jersey to show pride in his heritage.
Examples
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I love salvy food, especially pupusas.
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The new café serves authentic salvy dishes every weekend.
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Many salvy traditions are celebrated in this neighborhood.
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The salvy culture is rich in traditions.
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He wore a salvy jersey to show pride in his heritage.
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The new café serves authentic salvy dishes every weekend.
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Many salvy traditions are celebrated in this neighborhood.
Synonyms
Salvadoran
vssalvy
15
4.0
About El Salvador or its people
is the informal version used in casual speech
Salvadorean
vssalvy
4.4
Relating to El Salvador or its people
is an informal label common in casual speech
Surface Forms
salvy positive
Etymology
The word salvy is an informal short form made from Salvador plus the ending -y, like Aussie from Australia. So salvy means 'relating to El Salvador', its people, culture, or products.