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). vomiting). A crybaby. Its almost Halloween. Similar to buggered, knackered, stonkered. [See the entry: drongo.]. Facebook, everyones fave social media site. Look at that sheila burping, farting, and carrying on; geez, shes as rough as guts. Really, really tired. To bail is to cancel plans. blotto = A reference to someone who is very drunk, e.g. Im keen.. To pronounce this properly, the word furries should rhyme with curries, durries, or worries. Originally a reference to an outdoor toilet (an outhouse). churchie = A church-goer; also used regarding students from Church of England schools. Topics "That goes together like menudo and a crudo." posted by M.C. Claytons = A non-alcoholic drink advertised (in a huge advertising campaign) as the drink you have when youre not having a drink, a phrase that then came to be commonly used to describe many other things that largely occur, or exist, in name only, e.g. "An inexplicable headache." We like irony. Food, commonly used to refer to bush tucker. chink = A Chinese person; usually considered derogatory. This Australian slang phrase I believe is adapted from the French tout de suite. 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). sanger = A sandwich. From a reference to an outdoor toilet. Bail spit the dummy = Have a tantrum, get angry, be of bad temper. Example: We dont like you coz youre a stuck-up! I prepared a list for you. Now I know! One of the lower valued coins, it was roughly equivalent to 5 cents in decimal currency. Example: Its almost Chrissie, yet we havent prepared for anything! Anywhere far away from where a conversation (or convo) is taking place. Agnes L. Storrie (Agnes L. Kettlewell), The Bastard from the Bush [poem, circa 1900] [See the entry: whinge. Oh, Tassie Tuxedo, I love it! This form is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Fair Dinkum: true, real, genuine 8. So I looked at G.A. We fanged it out of there. I have definitely driven a distance simply to see a Big Thing in the past, haha. a stubbie short of a six pack = Someone who is lacking in intelligence, someone who is a bit mentally slow, someone who is a bit slow on the uptake, e.g. However Aussies usually use this word when referring to the alcoholic beverage as its served in a small tin can. [See the entry: dead-set drongo.]. Example: We only had a bottle of beer before we started to pash. Similar to the phrase Dont get your panties in a twist. Derived from dunnekin (also: dunegan, dunikin, dunnakin, dunniken, dunnyken), from a joining of danna (slang for dung, excrement) with ken (slang for house). Theres a lot of Australian slang words for this state of being! Meaning: (Noun) Lappy is an Australian slang and a shortened word for laptop.. [See the entry: Bandywallop.]. Aussie = [1] An Australian; usually with patriotic or nationalist overtones, being a reference to a fair dinkum Australian. Banana Benders = Queenslanders; as Queensland is the state where a lot of bananas are grown, being located in the tropical area of Australia. She bottled her boyfriend in a spat, He seems really angry, it looks like hes going to bottle someone. I would strongly suggest to remove this slang work from your dictionary. His mate nicked his girlfriend and he chucked a mental. up the duff = Pregnant, e.g. 125 Common Australian Slang Words, Terms and Phrases 1. She bangs like a dunny door. Short for tradesman, a skilled manual worker specialized in a particular craft that requires on-the-job training (electrician, carpenter, plumber, etc.). bushmans clock = A kookaburra (a bird whose calls can be very loud and long in the morning). A ute, doing some burn-outsute = A utility vehicle, being a vehicle with a tray behind the seating section (can be an open tray, or a tray with sides and a tailgate at the back). Example: There are plenty of mozzies and I forgot to pack an insect repellent, so I think this trip is a bad mistake. You would have probably heard this used in the popular slang phrase of throw another shrimp on the barbie!. Bogans or just some blokes having a good time?bogan = Someone who is perceived as being uncouth, uncultured, and of a lower socio-economic class (excepting cashed-up bogans); stereotyped as someone who wears flannelette shirts, smokes cigarettes (especially Winnie Blues, i.e. A Furphy water cartfurphy = A rumour. knock your block off = To hit someone in the head, e.g. Predominately used in Sydney & Canberra. A country dunnydunny = Toilet (bog, crapper, loo, shitter, water closet). crust = Used in reference to someones job or income, e.g. at 7:41 AM on July 19, 2006. Any such words or phrases contained herein are listed here in an academic role, as a documentation of cultural expressions, with regards to establishing a historical record of slang usage. Used in the term Aussie battler. bugger = [1] Damn. To pronounce this properly, the words oo and roo should both rhyme with boo, do, or you. Meaning: (Noun) A drongo is another popular Australian slang that refers to a fool or a stupid person. Days of thunder and glory:). The Australian slang term for drunk or intoxicated. good onya = Good on you, well done, great going, e.g. There was also some slang relating to the Bondi Tram that I am unable to recall. dingos breakfast = No breakfast at all. Walking up this hill is hard yakka., Used for positive emphasis. . bottled = To smash someone (usually over the head) with a bottle, such as in a pub fight, e.g. he build the shed, but its a bit of a bodgy job; similar to the term dodgy, and possibly related to the term botched (to carry out a task badly, or carelessly; to botch up a job). shell be right = Everything will be alright. rough end of the pineapple = Used in reference to someone getting a raw deal. Bananaland = Queensland, so-named as a lot of bananas are grown in that state, being located in the tropical north of Australia. Also called a 'butcher' Adelaide and a 'glass' in Perth and Melbourne. King Gee = A successful clothing brand in Australia; the phrase King Gee was a slang expression referring to the reigning monarch of the time, King George V, hence King G (King Gee) was slang for the tops or the greatest. stubbie = A short bottle of beer (also spelt stubby). Meaning: (Noun) Mozzie is an Australian version or shortened version of the word mosquito, which is abundant in the Australian outback. Hey, come and have a gander at this!. Due to Australias mining boom, many blue collared workers have made a ton of money in recent decades, leading to the invention of this term. Someone who is easily upset or who complains about little things. A lot seem to just make things up that nobody ever says just to fill up the pages of their books. Thats fair dinkum. Throw some snags (sausages) on the barbie. An Australian version of a redneck, associated with cheap tattoos, bad teeth and atrocious style of clothing. Derived from the early years of South Australia, when food was short, and it was said that people in South Australia were shooting crows to cook and eat them. smoko - cigarette break. This word came from the British English dialect that means earth closet. Before toilets were invented, people use the outdoors to relieve themselves. = Nothing or zero, as in He did Sweet F.A. pong = A bad smell, e.g. Example: Keep acting like a drongo and face the consequences. Its 25 clicks to the RV (RV refers to a rendezvous). See: 1) Drop Bear, Scientific name: Thylarctos plummetus, The Australian Museum Gotta love holidays with the relos.. Basically stands for a Bastards & Spinsters Ball and they used to be a way for young singles to meet in country towns. swimming costumes); also rendered as the Great Aussie Cossie. Thanx Discover the best time to visit Australia and top places to visit, especially on a road trip. dirty on = To be unhappy with someone, e.g. The information for the entry bangs like a dunny door has now been expanded. He got the arse from work the other day (i.e. bo peep = Look, e.g. laughing gear = Teeth, mouth, e.g. smoko = Smoking break (by extension, it can refer to a tea break for non-smokers). A Ace! Meaning everything will be alright. Haha! This is part of the Australia tradition of giving various names an o suffix, e.g. For example, if you saw a dog walking on two legs, you can bet youd be gobsmacked. Meaning: The Australian slang Chrissie means Christmas. . Rips are a . Fair dinkum, thats what happened. crook = [1] Ill, sick, unwell, e.g. Short for biscuit, a.k.a. blue = [1] A disagreement or fight, e.g. all alone like a country dunny = Someone on their own, or someone who is lonely. Many so called 'slang dictionaries' include words or sayings that are specific to only one area of Australia or use archaic slang that has fallen out of use. I also like Avo (avocado). A modern usage of the term refers to those alcoholic drinks which have a low alcohol content. batching = Living as a bachelor, e.g. he did him over. he drank ten beers, then he chucked up in the toilet. We are a continent after all. Taking a Wineglass Bay Cruise in Tasmania, Go for gold: 18 things to do in Bendigo in 2023. Bazza, Gazza, and Shazza (Barry, Gary, and Sharon). Not a slang term as such, but it is included here since Americans can get confused over the term, as a thong in the USA refers to a skimpy piece of underwear (Australians also call that type of clothing a thong; however, they are well aware that there are two main types of thong, one for footwear and one for underwear). bathing suit a.k.a. You can also substitute for None of your beeswax. Are you fair dinkum? (i.e. The name derives from the fact that these stubby beers are short in comparison to their 750ml bottles cousins. Sigh. Chuck us the stick over here, Hey, chuck us a can of beer, would ya?. lolly water = Soft drink (e.g. The expression of words in an Australian accent is known as Strine (which is how many Aussies say the word Australian). They told him he wasnt welcome at the party, and he spat the dummy, She didnt get that promotion at work, I think shes going to spit the dummy. Thats right: Australians. divvy = Divide, e.g. Chuck a wobbly - Lose your temper. he barracks for Collingwood. Recommended poetry tough as fencing wire = Someone or something that is very tough. posted by 4ster at 7:37 AM on July 19, 2006. Jacko = Jack (or the surname Jackson). Balmain folk dancing = Putting the boot in, when a fighting opponent is on the ground; from the Sydney suburb of Balmain, once considered to be a tough area. Hes a fair dinkum Aussie. . Bloody brilliant! wog = [1] Generally a person of Southern European or Mediterranean ethnicity, although it can also be applied to other non-Anglo European foreigners; usually derogatory, but sometimes used in a friendly manner. dont go out in a wind = A reference to the phrase about someone who thinks so highly of themselves, that theyve got tickets on themselves; e.g. Swimsuit but only in some parts of the country. For service station, meaning a gas station. Are you for real?). "Crudo" is Mexican slang for a hangover. FIFO = [1] Acronym for Fit In or Fuck Off. When visiting Australia, youll most likely hear this phrase, which means a person is busy. Grant Hervey Australia is a continent after all, so the slang can differ depending on where you are. fair suck of the sauce bottle = To call for fair treatment, or a demand to give someone a reasonable chance, e.g. off like a brides nightie = To depart very quickly, e.g. After a big night out, youll likely end up at the Maccas drive-thru. Poetry and songs, 1901-1954 Lisa was having a bloody good time at Sams party. Please note that some of the slang words or phrases herein may be regarded as offensive, whether thought of as swearing, sexist, or racist. Cabernet Sauvignon. wet enough to bog a duck = Very wet, e.g. I am from Western Australia, where we wear bathers to the beach, not cozzies. Marie E. J. Pitt the movie theatre was chockablock, there were no empty seats left, the train was chockers, so no more passengers could get in. mates rates = A decent-sized discount, which is given to friends (mates). I am trying to do exactly the same for my new blog except the inverse! This word is another popular Aussie slang today. Example: You always bail on your friends! wuss = Someone who is cowardly, usually referring to males. A response when someone says thank you to you, similar to no problem. cactus = To die; stop working, e.g. Now youve broken it; good onya, idiot. barracker = Someone who barracks for a person or a group (i.e. = A phrase used against incompetent car drivers (the imputation being that their driving is so bad that they couldnt have got their license by being a good driver and passing a driving test; a reference to when small toys were sometimes included in packets of cereal as promotional extras). (Actually, another of the 19 - cheese and kisses/ "missus" - is rhyming slang, too, but not identified as such.) on the project; I did everything myself. Also said as Sweet F*ck All. 10. nana = A banana. The bulge in the lycra briefs' forward-facing extremity resembles . Example: Do you want a snag with your drink? An Australian slang word used more in text than spoken word. Send her down, Hughie! So when Australians are talking about their thongs, its not what you may initially think. filthy on = To be unhappy with someone, e.g. Stevo = Steven, or Stephen. A 285ml glass of beer, also known as a pot in some states. he went berko when he was told he was sacked. To be exhausted, I guess to the same point as what youd be if youd engaged in vigorous sex, as root means that too. go soak your head = Telling someone to rack off (telling someone to go away), usually while in a dispute or disagreement. She went crook at him when she found out that he ate all the chocolates. Yeah, bloody oath it is, mate!. Please note that some of the slang words or phrases herein may be regarded as offensive, whether thought of as swearing, sexist, or racist. he was carrying on like a two-bob watch (from having a cheap watch that goes too fast). Singular: ambo. Ditch, the = The Tasman Sea, as the ditch between Australia and New Zealand; sometimes pronounced as the dutch, as a reference to the New Zealand style of pronouncing vowels. faffing around = Wasting time, dawdling, mucking about, doing little of nothing. hangover noun [C] (ILLNESS) a feeling of illness after drinking too much alcohol: I had a terrible hangover the next morning. down = To be unhappy with someone, e.g. Example: I am stoked that you came today! Example: Gday mate! gutless wonder = A coward, i.e. Meaning: (Noun) The Aussie slang rellie is a shortened version of relatives.. A over T =Arse over tits, i.e. Crack the shits - Getting angry at someone or something. Whilst buggery does not specifically mean hell, it serves the same function as hell as used in common phrase Go to hell. Its like we have an honesty complex or something. Referred to as a Shetland in WA. Meaning: (Noun) When you visit Australia, you will find plenty of unusual words like knickers, which is female underwear. buggered = [1] Broken down, not working, e.g. A 425ml glass (15 fl oz) in Sydney, Canberra, Darwin, Brisbane, Townsville, Hobart, Melbourne & Perth. go bag your head = Telling someone to rack off (telling someone to go away), usually while in a dispute or disagreement. its a boomerang = Used in reference to loaning an item (making it clear that it is not a present to keep, but a loan that is to be returned; like a boomerang, it is meant to come back), e.g. A doovelacki - a thing. Uttered when one is in agreement with another, when a reasonable statement is uttered. Dont forget to pack the esky for camping this weekend. Means an older woman that isn't your mother. beer oclock = A way of saying that its time for a beer. A popsicle. You, in plural form. buggery = [See the entry: go to buggery.]. 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). Ive tried to limit this list to words Ive heard others use recently and Ive eliminated almost all the racial slang, because theres no place for it anywhere. Sickie - taking a day off being sick ( usually a hangover) Sinbin - see panel van. pissed = [2] An abbreviation of pissed off, i.e. For the uninitiated though, our local slang can seem really confusing. cow cocky = A dairy farmer. A fruit loved by most Aussies, some who even eat it with the Australian classic vegemite (a salty, distinct tasting spread). City of Churches = Adelaide, the capital of South Australia. A dying breed of Australian, who is easy-going and fun-loving, whilst being a bit cheeky. via audiologywithaheart.com . Super educational post! Your email address will not be published. Meaning: (Phrase) The phrase True Blue is what Aussies refer to natives or locals that are born and bred in the country. This means there are 19 expressions identified as Australian, plus the two rhyming slang expressions- actually another of the 19 ( cheese and kisses "missus") is rhyming slang too, but not identified as such. Similar to the rhyming slang term Captain Cook. The term comes from a fair day's work with the word. Abo = Abbreviation of Aboriginal; not necessarily intended as a derogatory term, but in modern times it is now almost always regarded as derogatory, even if not intended as such. 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