You can now say youre doing for a smoko if youre taking around a 10-15 minute break from work. Its almost Halloween. boongs = Derogatory name for Aborigines; also used for Papua New Guineans (PNG used to be a territory of Australia). an item used to erase pencil markings from paper). he was carrying on like a pork chop. dag = Someone who is not fashionable, e.g. Derived from the idea that when a man wears a small pair of tight bathers, it looks like he is smuggling (or hiding) a budgerigar (budgie) inside his bathers, whereas the bulge is actually his genitalia. Moving abroad? From "goon sack" to "the bush," Jacob will leave you saying "Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi" after this episode . boat race = Rhyming slang for face (can be abbreviated as boat). Aussie battlers = Australians who are not rich, battling against lifes odds. Meaning: The Australian slang Chrissie means Christmas. he drank ten beers, then he chucked up in the toilet. If you do not wish to be offended, then please do not read any further. You reckon you can beat me, do ya? Just my two cents . Particularly handy if youve forgotten the name of whoever youre referring to at the time. Siphon the python? bog = Toilet (crapper, dunny, loo, shitter, water closet). (my emphases). Na, its in woop woop, cant be bothered going that far. noggin = Head, e.g. Someone who is easily upset or who complains about little things. Often accompanied by mate or a friendly slap on the back. Also spelt as drop-bear or dropbear. Similar to the term town bike, e.g. Brissie = An abbreviation of Brisbane (the capital of Queensland). droob = A worthless person, Hes a complete droob. Some very funny Australian slang. Derived from the hard life of a dingo, who may not always find it easy to obtain food. Im a bit sus of the tyres on my car, I think theyre no good, I think that used-car dealer is a bit sus. Booze A 14th-century nickname. That old food pongs!. Goof Usually cheap alcohol. Did you see what that Channel 7 journo said on the news last night?. a car driver sounding his horn a lot (the imputation being that the driver was acting like a child who had received a present for Christmas, who would play with it a lot, due to the excitement of having just received a new toy). Example: You always bail on your friends! [See the entry: Buckleys chance. posted by Zozo at 7:46 AM on July 19, 2006. No wuckas, mate! Rex Ingamells To pronounce this properly, the word furries should rhyme with curries, durries, or worries. The Aussie Habit of Nicknaming "Strine" slang has always been an important part of Australian life, prized for its informality and irreverence, at times vulgar, at times poetic, employing metaphors ("don't come the raw prawn with me"), similes ("as mad as a cut snake"), as well as rhyming slang ("dog's eye with dead horse . Jacko = Jack (or the surname Jackson). Davo, Jacko, Johno, Robbo, Stevo, and Tommo (David, Jack, John, Robert, Steve, and Tom). arse = Get rid of, e.g. 02. fossick = Look for something. Linen and sheets. Cabbage Gardeners = Victorians. When you're swimming at the beach, 'going in' can mean going back to the shore and getting out of the water. Your email address will not be published. Be quiet, or Ill hit you on the head). put the bite on = To ask someone for money, e.g. The place where Australians pick up their grog, piss, turps, coldies, frothies, stubbies, tinnies and slabs. chockablock = Full, e.g. sus = Suspicious; something worthy of suspicion; someone or something thought to be a bit dodgy, e.g. Go on, give it a burl. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Example: Did you get new daks? Mollie rocked up to Brads party, half an hour late.. Not at all a nice nickname for someone on welfare. Meaning: (Noun) A drongo is another popular Australian slang that refers to a fool or a stupid person. Have a butchers at this. Example: You forgot to bring your own food? hangover noun [C] (ILLNESS) a feeling of illness after drinking too much alcohol: I had a terrible hangover the next morning. The Institute of Australian Culture The phrase seems to have gained currency around January 2009, prompted by a widely-shared photo of a map of Australia (with the slogan) mounted on what appears to be the fence of a tennis court. The word cobber is quintessentially Australian (definitely not English); although it is now mainly used by much older Australians (just like the term dig to refer to a friend). Similar to buggered, shattered, stonkered. Ready for a visit Down Under now? Emma Chisit = A reference to the Australian pronounciation of How much is it?; based upon an allegedly true incident in which an author, at a book signing, was handed a book by a customer, who asked How much is it?, and the author signed the book with the message To Emma Chisit. Plural: durries. he did the dirty on her; similar to filthy on. Am I ever gonna to see your face again? Put them in your hamper now. Australia Day is a day to reflect, respect and celebrate the Australian spirit and the best of this country our mateship, our sense of community and our resilience. . The last time I went home my entire family made fun of me saying they couldnt understand a word I was saying. haha sorry! It had rained that much, the ground was wet enough to bog a duck. Ah spewin mate, cant believe she took the last roll.. 5. Chuck a spaz - To lose your temper. The Christmas season is always a festive season no matter where you are. Derived from the name of the Australian television series Skippy, about a kangaroo. bomb = A no-good car, of bad appearance, or poor mechanical worth, e.g. Ya reckon we should eat there tonight?. Not a swear word, bloody is generally used for extra emphasis. Queensland: beautiful one day, perfect the next = An advertising catch phrase for the Queensland tourist industry. See: IAC list on Trove. Similar to the phrase Up shit creek without a paddle. A hangover is the experience of various unpleasant physiological and psychological effects usually following the consumption of alcohol, such as wine, beer, and liquor.Hangovers can last for several hours or for more than 24 hours. Most of the words I dont commonly use, but I am forever saying no worries and I just cant stop that habit. Whoever complied this list has never been north of Victoria.. so much great stuff not included, this needs a complete overhaul. Another boatload of refos landed on the north coast yesterday. deli = Delicatessen, a shop mainly selling cold cuts of meat, or a section in a supermarket where cold cuts of meat are obtained (however, in Perth, deli is the term used for milk bar). Required fields are marked *. Whether it's the stinging headache that feels like a thousand hot knives behind your retinas, the 3 am kebab sitting just below your epiglottis threatening to make a reappearance, or the fact that any sort of sympathy is nowhere to be found, a hangover is a shitty, shitty time to be alive, and responsible for plenty wishing they bloody well weren't. Leekker (lack-er): This is a slang derived from the Afrikaans and means or acts as a sign of acceptance, approval, good or great. Anglos = Those of British ethnic descent. Aussie Rules = Australian Rules Football. He cracked onto her. Cockie - Cocakatoo, farmer. Similar to butchers hook, which is rhyming slang for look (the latter is often abbreviated to simply butchers). Chuck us the stick over here, Hey, chuck us a can of beer, would ya?. bingle = A minor collision or crash, usually a car crash, e.g. Basically a child who is so little they can only reach an adult's ankles. Australian National University research shows using Australian slang in a foreign accent has a neutral impact on likability John Jarratt's initially charming psychopath from the Wolf Creek movies. Someone whos being a bit whingy or is seeking attention, ie my dog. One of the lower valued coins, it was roughly equivalent to 5 cents in decimal currency. bathers - swimsuit. Sorry, I cant lend you any money, I havent got a brass razoo [See the entry: brass razoo.]. barracker = Someone who barracks for a person or a group (i.e. Australian slang words and phrases and how to use them. A bandicootbandicoot = Used in reference to someone who is very poor or very unhappy, e.g. The funny thing about Australia is that our slang isnt just used by bogans (read on to find out more) its part of the lexicon of all Australians, no matter what their class or level of education. The women are all avoiding him; hes about as popular as a Jew in Germany (derives from the treatment of Jews in Germany during the period of the Third Reich). laughing gear = Teeth, mouth, e.g. Bazza, Gazza, and Shazza (Barry, Gary, and Sharon). Fair dinkum, thats what happened. Arvo - Used to refer to afternoon. Derived from the large apple-growing industry in Tasmania. Thorpie = Ian Thorpe, the famous swimmer. Anywhere far away from where a conversation (or convo) is taking place. I will never dine at Red Rooster again.. Id love to have the input of a pro, thats for sure! Aussie Salute - Wave to scare the flies Avo - Avocado Bail - To cancel plans. cut = Feeling hurt, e.g. Thats fair dinkum. Meaning: (Expression) The term No wuckas is Aussie slang for no worries.. Or fair suck of the sav. A flannelette shirt, a uniform of choice in Australia. Cool, excellent. Rommels comments on Australian soldiers [1941-1942] Meaning: (Expression) The expression no drama means no problem in Aussie slang. Australia Day is a day to reflect, respect and celebrate the Australian spirit and the best of this country - our mateship, our sense of community and our . butchers = Rhyming slang for look, an abbreviation of butchers hook, e.g. Can be used for emphasis, e.g. Little Johnny (John Howard)Little Johnny = John Howard (Prime Minister of Australia, 1996-2007), who was tagged in the media as little Johnny Howard (although at 59, or 175cm, he was about average height; Howard was taller than Prime Minister Bob Hawke, who never received the somewhat derogatory nickname of little, even though Hawke stood at 57, or 170cm). A dying breed of Australian, who is easy-going and fun-loving, whilst being a bit cheeky. He glassed that bloke at the bar, Watch out, hes nasty, he might glass you. Why spell it out when you can say it? dimmies = Dim Sims, the Australian version of the Chinese food Dim Sum; cooked for diggers on the goldfields in the 1850s, the modern recipe and style is believed to have been developed by William Wing Young in 1945. dingo = A treacherous and cowardly person; from the characteristics attributed to the Australian dog, the dingo. C. J. Dennis See also fifteen and pint. Unhinged . The, Read More Wine Not? Barbie = [2] Abbreviation of Barbara. Ill give it a bash. A Claytons campaign (the campaign you have when youre not having a campaign). Meaning: (Noun) Straya is short for Australia. Most locals use this term when talking about their beloved country. For example, if you saw a dog walking on two legs, you can bet youd be gobsmacked. or a piss, a scratch and a good look around (SMH, 19 April 2017). She just went out to the bush and will return tomorrow. all alone like a country dunny = Someone on their own, or someone who is lonely. Meaning: (Noun) A booze bus is a police vehicle that chases after drunk drivers for violating traffic laws. Similar to the phrase Dont get your panties in a twist. I owned acreage in Speewah, just out of Kuranda and didnt know we were classed as that faraway from the rest of the world.. there ya go onya! I wish it meant something more interesting like that! A U-turn. Go via all the big things. no worries is so pervasive, I dont even notice that anymore. thongs - flip-flops. See: IAC list on Trove. Correction is Give it a burl Shirl (probably related to Shirley Strachan of the band Skyhooks) Theres no real reason why Aussies do this except maybe to save time, effort and to sound more friendly. In earlier times (when New South Wales was the main area of settlement in Australia), it was used to refer to native-born Australians in general (regarding those of British-European descent, as the term did not include the Aborigines). bloody ripper = A reference to something that is really good. Can also be used in a general sense when speaking to someone, e.g. The British comedy group Monty Python has taken this to the extreme in one of their sketches. Usually used regarding men. They wear sunnies with their cozzies, while cooking a barbie in the arvo. Chuck a u-ie - To make a 180 degree turn. Drop Bear, Scientific name: Thylarctos plummetus, Cant bear em: how GPS is helping to track drop bears, Advance Australia Fair: How the song became the Australian national anthem, Under the Southern Cross I Stand [the Australian cricket teams victory song], Unveiling of the monument to Henry Kendall [27 November 1886], A poets mother Louisa Lawson [The Bulletin, 24 October 1896], Valentine [poem by Phyllis Duncan-Brown, 13 February 1937], An Editorial: St. Valentines Day [13 February 1937], The Man from Snowy River [poem by Banjo Paterson], The Man from Ironbark [poem by Banjo Paterson], The Bard and the Lizard [poem by John Shaw Neilson], To a Sprig of Wattle! lolly water = Soft drink (e.g. no dramas = Not a problem, its all okay, everything is fine, this is not a drama (i.e. Meaning: (Noun) In other countries, a mate is a persons significant other or spouse. knackers = Testicles. A Book for Kids [by C. J. Dennis, 1921] Ugg boots. rack off = A phrase used to tell someone to go away, usually while in a dispute or disagreement, e.g. Vandemonians = Tasmanians. Derived from the imagined length of a bees genitalia. Think you know it all? An Australian-Israeli who loves to write and bake (in the kitchen and on the beach), is a singer/songwriter and a coffee addict. An Australian version of a redneck, associated with cheap tattoos, bad teeth and atrocious style of clothing. bloody oath = Too right, thats the truth, an affirmation of a truth, e.g. Its 12 Ks to the nearest petrol station. sickie (taking . Addy is a kind hearted sassy girl.She usually will fight in a argument if she believes she is right even when she might not be. use your loaf = Use your head, think clearly, e.g. Rarely used nowadays. Someone who is easily upset or who complains about little things. 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