English · Slang Attested

savage

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Meaning · English

Someone who speaks in an audacious, hilarious, and often sarcastic manner.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

It was on Dec. 29 that TikTok star Liv Pearsall posted a video titled "7 Times Elmo Was an Absolute Savage," in which the star with more than 2.7 million followers lip-synced to various Elmo-ments.

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 “savage” mean?

Someone who speaks in an audacious, hilarious, and often sarcastic manner.

Is “savage” formal or informal?

savage is generally slang.

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