san fairy ann
(Australia, New Zealand, UK, military slang, humorous, obsolete) It doesn't matter.
sæn ˈfɛːɹi ænDocumented since 1910s1910sSilenthistorical131 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026＋ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK
(Australia, New Zealand, UK, military slang, humorous, obsolete) It doesn't matter.
Origin: A homophonic translation of , probably originating among British and ANZAC army soldiers during World War I (1914–1918). Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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