3) Dropbear Warning, Cowra Guardian Mateship is a thing that we talk about a lot in Australia, and regardless of its usage elsewhere, there are aspects of "mate" and what it means to Australians that makes it a key part of what we consider to be . Significant events and commemorative dates swimming costume) or Speedos (from the brand-name Speedos, manufacturer of bathers). From a reference to an outdoor toilet. Some very funny Australian slang. go soak your head = Telling someone to rack off (telling someone to go away), usually while in a dispute or disagreement. I hope your chooks turn into emus and kick your dunny down (referring to an outdoor dunny, an outside toilet). not worth a cracker = Something that is worthless, or close to worthless; may come from the worth of a cracker (biscuit), but possibly from the term cracker that denoted a clapped-out or near-worthless cow or sheep. Its been hours and I need to use it now. hangover A condition in which the body is trying to cope with the mass quantities of alcohol consumed roughly 8 hours earlier. Not Brian (from an Aussie) Also it's all over the SHOP not show. Brian Cadd [music videos and biography] Aussies love hanging out in the arvo with a cold one. drink with the flies = To drink alone, especially regarding drinking beer alone. I am from Western Australia, where we wear bathers to the beach, not cozzies. Trying to. Needed if you're in the car with one of the world's worst drivers Pitt Street farmer = A businessman or investor who buys or invests in a farm or agricultural business (Pitt Street is a street in Sydney associated with businessmen); the Victorian version is a Collins Street farmer (after a street in Melbourne associated with businessmen, particularly with medical professionals). He caught the wog (stomach bug). Afternoon. Australians dont say cobber thats very Pommy! The British comedy group Monty Python has taken this to the extreme in one of their sketches. Aussie is the best country in the world, Holden is an Aussie car. Now, you can make the most of your Aussie slang with these three ripper gadgets 1. hollow legs = A reference to someone who is very hungry, or someone who is eating a lot, e.g. A bottle-o is Australian food slang for the place you go to buy wine, beer and spirits. B&S = Bachelors and Spinsters; being a reference to a Bachelors and Spinsters Ball, a dance party arranged for single people, or humourously referring to a gathering that is said to look like one. Usually used regarding men. "Check out that fella with the mullet. To take a squiz is to take a quick look at something. Don't get ahead of yourself, maintain a level head. Look at that sheila burping, farting, and carrying on; geez, shes as rough as guts. bust up = A disagreement or fight, e.g. Youve got Buckleys chance of winning Tattslotto. In 2013, selfie became Oxford Dictionaries word of the year. But, In North and South Australia, the word mate is slang for a friend. = Nothing or zero, as in He did Sweet F.A. In other countries, rooted means a person finally found a place to stay for good. The Australian slang term for drunk or intoxicated. Meaning: (Noun) A dunny is an Australian slang that means toilet. RELATED: WEIRD & CREEPY AUSTRALIAN URBAN LEGENDS, Hard work. haha sorry! Woop Woop = Somewhere very far away. Relatively often rendered as You little ripper! (during the 1980s it was commonly used in the phrase Ripper, Rita!, which was used in a television advertisement). Here's a selection of other slang phrases you sent in. fair go = To have fair treatment, e.g. Example: Is someone in the dunny? Master Australian slang! 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This is part of the Australia tradition of giving various names a zza suffix, 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). Probably wanting to get the tram to the beach, the tram was always full, and it left without you. A phrase used when someone is fired up, angry or otherwise upset, A 200ml glass (7 fl oz). sticky beak = [2] Having an unwarranted look into someone elses business, e.g. chuck = [1] Throw; e.g. rubber = An eraser (i.e. ), instead of referring to all Asians in general; this differs to the UK usage of the term, where Asian usually refers to someone of Central Asian ethnicity (from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, etc.). He didnt get picked for the footy team, so hes having a bit of a sook. If it was connected with Strachan, it could date back to his Skyhooks days (beginning in the 1970s), or it could even be connected to his fame as host of the TV childrens show Shirls Neighbourhood (1979-1983). . The pluralised version of you, embedded in the local vernacular. A term arising from the vast sandy deserts of Western Australia; also, sandgroper is the name of a burrowing insect found in Western Australia, belonging to the Cylindrachetidae family. 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). Take the Aussie Slang Quiz! Yes, the animal. bonk = Hit, e.g. Chuck a spaz - To lose your temper. [See the entry: Bandywallop.]. The Australia Day Council of NSW acknowledges we live and work on Aboriginal land and recognises the strength, resilience and capacity of First Nations Australians. They dont just sell milk. A slippery dip is a slippery dip duh! Can be used for emphasis, e.g. Mary Hannay Foott Musician, singer, instrumentalist or sound engineer. bar hopping bending an elbow boozing catching a buzz day drinking drinking like a fish get your end in = To have sexual intercourse. Similar to a rooster one day, a feather duster the next. Brissie = An abbreviation of Brisbane (the capital of Queensland). Meaning: (Expression/Noun) A Woop woop is not a sound or cheer, but is a place in the middle of nowhere in Australia. Dont be silly. she gave him curry when he got back late from the pub. Balmain basket weavers = Inner-city trendies, or left-wingers; from the Sydney suburb of Balmain, once a poor suburb, but later populated by middle class trendies. Add to the Aussie Slang Dictionary; Aussie Slang Quiz; Play Aussie trivia; Colouring-in; About keyboard_arrow_right. Put it inside now. Or are you a big, Read More Visiting Tasmazia & the tiny village of Lower CrackpotContinue, Wineglass Bay is one of the prettiest beaches in Australia, regularly making lists of the top ten (pretty high praise when you consider Oz has over 10,000 of them). Bazza = Barry. Im gonna go for a late night maccas run. couldnt organise a root in a brothel = Referring to someone who is incompetent. she gave him a real earbashing. Another boatload of refos landed on the north coast yesterday. Another way of saying too right?. Hi Sharon! We believe in a fair go around here; also used as a form of protest, e.g. bizzo, ambo), and then original Aussie slang phrases. A Cold One / Coldie - It refers to Beer Avo - Avocado (A fruit) Accadacca - Australian band ACDC is referred to as this by Aussies. So, if you are planning on visiting the country soon, make sure you are packed with the right Australian slang so you could fit right in with the locals. Bazza, Gazza, and Shazza (Barry, Gary, and Sharon). Hallmark Channel. 2. Get your laughing gear around that sanger. Auntie = A reference to the ABC (originally the Australian Broadcasting Commission, later renamed the Australian Broadcasting Corporation). come the raw prawn = To try to impose on someone, or to seek an advantage, e.g. Thanks for the chuckle! Chicken. Example: Gday cobber. Dont forget to pack the esky for camping this weekend. Example: You forgot to bring your own food? Poetry and songs, 1901-1954 Shut up, or Ill bonk you on the noggin (i.e. If your brains were dynamite they wouldnt part your hair = Derogatory phrase, inferring that someone is not very smart. Confusingly, this can refer to a can of beer or an old, usually metal boat. Fair dinkum, thats what happened. a few cents short of a dollar = [See the entry: a few sandwiches short of a picnic.]. Geez, its a real stinker out there, Its stinking hot, Its a stinker of a day. Geebung and Speewah are also used in a similar manner, although these are names of actual places (both in Queensland); in this regard, their situation is similar to Timbuctoo, located in Africa (formerly part of the French Sudan colony; now in Mali, and spelt Timbuktu). Find out more or contact me. An Australian-Israeli who loves to write and bake (in the kitchen and on the beach), is a singer/songwriter and a coffee addict. That watch is a little exy for my budget. FIFO = [1] Acronym for Fit In or Fuck Off. Meaning: (Noun) Maccas is Australian slang for McDonalds. Youre such a bludger. as miserable as a bandicoot, as poor as a bandicoot. Cool, excellent. slopehead = An Asian person (a derogatory term). Thats BS!, William BuckleyBuckleys chance = Low chance or no chance of something happening, e.g. This Australian slang dictionary will have you speaking the local lingo in no time at all! Buckley and Nunn Mens Store, street viewyouve got two chances = Low chance or no chance of something happening. That new pub looks alright, I think Ill sus it out. oo roo = Goodbye. When she became pregnant, her boyfriend shot through like a Bondi tram. Thongs are slang for a pair of flip-flops. Those werent the best burgers in Perth! Get passed over for a promotion? Your parents. It derives from the word Eskimo. blotto = A reference to someone who is very drunk, e.g. The term derives from the employment of Chinese as non-union labour and strike-breakers (i.e. Thorpedo = Ian Thorpe, the famous swimmer. A charity store and where I personally buy most of my clothing. I say no worries like a woman possessed, so I feel your pain. Bananalanders = Queenslanders; i.e. boongs = Derogatory name for Aborigines; also used for Papua New Guineans (PNG used to be a territory of Australia). Bondi tram = To depart very quickly, to move fast. Read on for an introduction to Australian phrases. That was taken to mean what the items were, rather than the city they had come from! Required fields are marked *. = A light-hearted thanks to God for making it rain, inclusive of a request to make the rain continue (the intent is something like Good on ya, God, for making it rain; keep up the good work). Good on ya. 4) Cant bear em: how GPS is helping to track drop bears, The Conversation Perfect for hangovers and heartburn, but cheap. Rarely heard nowadays. When you hear a local say barbie, it means barbecue. all over the place like a mad womans shit = A real mess, untidy; a person who is a bit flighty, someone who hasnt got their act together. Example: I reckon to agree with the idea of you going back to school. 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