San Fran
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Meaning · English
Clipped compound of San Francisco.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
‘In San Fran, we can be who we are. Not who we’re forced to be.’
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “San Fran” mean?
Clipped compound of San Francisco.
Is “San Fran” formal or informal?
San Fran is generally slang.