"spag" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: UK 1940s, Australia 1960s Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} spag (uncountable)
  1. (informal) Clipping of spaghetti. Wikipedia link: Green's Dictionary of Slang Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, informal, uncountable Alternative form of: spaghetti Categories (topical): Foods Related terms: spag bol, spag bog

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