pav

plural pavs

1. abbreviationclippinginformalball gamesClipping of pavilion.

   One of the most enjoyable drinking experiences in town can be had on a pleasant summer′s day on the balcony of the Pav, the cricket pavilion overlooking Trinity′s playing fields.

   2008, Fionn Davenport, Dublin City Guide, Lonely Planet, page 166

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   “It′s no good hanging around here. I vote we nip round to the back of the pav,” Jennings suggested. “We might be able to see Mr Findlater and wave to him through the window.” They scurried round to the rear of the building where a row of windows overlooked a deserted part of the cricket ground.

   1954, Anthony Buckeridge, According to Jennings, page 80

   Up goes the finger and the Dodo snaps to attention, rams the bat under his arm (subaltern with swagger stick) and retreats to the pav with a slowness intended as silent comment on a poor decision.

   2000, Aidan Higgins, The Whole Hog, unnumbered page

plural pavs

1. AustraliaNew ZealandabbreviationclippinginformalClipping of pavlova.

   Bert Sachse experimented for a month to create the perfect pav.

   2003, Stephen Downes, Advanced Australian Fare: How Australian Cooking Became the World′s Best, page 6

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   I′m totally biased but I think this is the best pav in the world. It also does nothing to clear up the argument that the pav is in fact from New Zealand and not Australia.

   2011, Neil Perry, Rockpool Bar & Grill: Desserts, unnumbered page

   Pavlova, named after the Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova, is still just about the most popular party dessert in Australia.[…]The following recipe was given to me by a churchgoer who won acclaim for her ‘pavs’ and made at least five a week for members of the congregation.

   2011, Margaret Fulton, Suzanne Gibbs, Margaret Fulton Favourites, page 194

plural pavs

1. IndiaAn Indian-style bread roll.