![]() ![]() Pony, Middy, Pot, Schooner, Handle Various sizes of glass (usually used for beer). Bikkie Biscuit, by extension chocolate biscuit is chokky bikkie Drinking Cuppa A cup of coffee Grog alcoholic drink, likely beer. Bludge can also mean to simply avoid Tucker Food Macca's McDonald's Macca's Run Late night trip to McDonald's, usually after a few alcoholic drinks. Snags / Sizzie Sausage Sizzles Bludge To be lazy, or to scab as above. Lollies Confectionary/sweets/candy Scab To scrounge off a friend, as in scab a feed. Brekkie Breakfast Take-away Fast food also used instead of "to go" when ordering food. Eating Avo Avocado Grab a feed Get something to eat Barbie Barbecue. This also affects Australian sporting terminology-while an American would root for a preferred team or athlete, an Australian would barrack or go for the same. Root Sexual intercourse, similar to the British word 'Shag'. Drongo, Galah, Turkey an idiot or a fool (not generally considered offensive) Bloody bastard Usually used to show displeasure with an action or dislike of a person bloody very usually used when not in a good mood Sex and Anatomy Franga Condom (also Wetcheck, wetty, hoody, raincoat). Most of the time swearing is used for emphasis rather than to cause offence.īugger Damn - a common expression of disappointment, not offensive. You can occasionally refer to friends as bastards, but you should avoid with strangers.Īustralians typically have a more laid-back approach to swearing when compared to other countries. Generally anyone in authority, especially politicians, can be referred to as 'bastards', although a politician with a good and honest reputation may be referred to as a 'good kind of bastard'. For example if you experience some luck then you may be referred to as a 'lucky bastard' (in a positive sense). It is not as strong as its use in British English. You may hear this a lot and it can be used in a wide range of situations, and confusingly it can be either affectionate or insulting. Colours Bluey Red hair Ranga Red haired (This can be considered offensive.) Cursing Yonks commonly used to convey an exaggerated view of time, e.g. No worries / No drama You're welcome ( in response to thank you) Oi Excuse me ( regarded as uncouth by some people) You're right That is okay ( in response to sorry) Yeah, nah I understand but disagree See ya later Goodbye Hoo roo Goodbye Take it easy Goodbye Devo Definitely Reckon For sure Time Brekkie breakfast Arvo afternoon, e.g. ![]() How ya goin' How are you? Not bad mate Fine, thank you. The double s in shortenings like "Aussie" and "Tassie" is pronounced like a z, not a soft s. However, it can never hurt to say "G'day, How ya goin'" to an Aussie. Some words and names like "Wooloomooloo", "Oodnadatta" or "Kununurra" which visitors to the country may find challenging to pronounce, typically roll off the tongue of Australian English speakers.Įnglish-speaking travellers are best advised just to speak clearly, as most Australians are used to a variety of accents. Trying to use British English also will get you there in most places, but most British terms that are not commonly used in Australia (such as lorry or crisps) will likely not be understood by most, unlike American.Ī significant portion of Australian lexicon and place names derive from one of the hundreds of Indigenous Australian languages spoken before the British colonial period, many of which are still spoken today. ![]() It's better to use the guide to interpret Steve Irwin's former TV shows or if you're really unsure, just use American English, as nearly every Australian speaks American English just as well as they speak their own dialect. An attempt to use some Australian slang will likely be viewed as an attempt to mock, rather than as a genuine attempt to speak the local dialect. However, don't assume that similar slang expressions have the same meaning to Australians as they might in other countries. Don't be surprised if many terms seem familiar. Many parts of Australian slang have their origins outside Australia, particularly in England and Ireland. Judging by the number of Australian slang books available on the shelves, it remains of interest to travellers too. Australians mostly view their slang as being uniquely Australian and an integral part of their culture. Increasing globalisation and a move away from rural living has seen Australian English adopt a lot of American terms while at the same time romanticising words commonly associated with the bush. This guide should be viewed as an informal and fun introduction to some Australian idiosyncrasies, rather than a guide on how to communicate. Australian slang is informal language used in Australia. ![]()
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