Aussie = [2] Australia, or something from Australia; e.g. The world's best online dictionary. Derived from the story of the convict William Buckley, who escaped from his jailers and fled into the bush, who was never caught and was considered to have very little chance of surviving (ironically, William Buckley survived by living with a tribe of Aborigines, but gave himself up about thirty years later; so, as it turned out, he had a good chance of survival, after all). Similar to the phrase Up shit creek without a paddle. Ayers Rock (Northern Territory)humungous = Very big; an extrapolation of huge, e.g. Gday cobber! (a greeting used by an older generation of Australians)A collection of Australian slang words and phrases. K = Kilometer (abbreviation), e.g. [See the entry: havent got a brass razoo.]. That blokes a flamin galah; he doesnt know whether hes Arthur or Martha . chuck = [2] To vomit, to chuck up, to throw up, e.g. But it s all right for her, she s got a whole smorgasbord selection of classic spunk Contemporary slang, spunk-rat Australian Slang sexually attractive person English dialects glossary, spunk n 1a. Similar to the term yall (you all), as used in the southern states of the USA. Gumsuckers = People from the state of Victoria. Tucker Food . beyond the Black Stump = Somewhere that is far away from civilisation. In other Australian slang contexts, bugger means damn (damnation). dinky di = Truly Australian, e.g. Similar to the phrase not worth a brass razoo. Gor blimey, I ate too much, Im as full as a goog. You know, unbutton the mutton? Dont be silly. blind Freddie = A phrase used in comparison to establish something that is obvious or easy, e.g. She bottled her boyfriend in a spat, He seems really angry, it looks like hes going to bottle someone. Your email address will not be published. there was someone running round like a chook with its head cut off, yelling blue murder, so to speak (The Bulletin, 10 February 1960, p. 33). dink = To carry someone as a passenger on a bike, e.g. [See the entry: brass razoo.]. good onya = Good on you, well done, great going, e.g. schoolies = The school leavers end of year celebrations, as in Schoolies Week. Down Under = Australia, e.g. Up shit creek without a paddle = In dire trouble, in a quandary. spirit, vim. cow cocky = A dairy farmer. Can also be used in a general sense when speaking to someone, e.g. He was big-noting himself to impress that girl. bingle = A minor collision or crash, usually a car crash, e.g. Anzac = Originally a reference to the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC), it also refers to the members thereof, and is sometimes applied to Australian men in a stereotypical sense (rugged, tough, etc.). slopehead = An Asian person (a derogatory term). best thing since sliced bread = Something that is very good, a great invention. they became great friends, they got on like a house on fire. 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). Distinct from the slang word lolly, used in Europe and the USA, which refers to an under-age girl (derived from the movie Lolita, made in 1962 and re-made in 1997). parma = A parmigiana. Similar to cactus. Distinct from the word nanna, which means grandmother. bikkies = Biscuits (cookies in American terminology); can also be spelt as bickies. they had a bit of a bingle on the main road. Bazza, Gazza, and Shazza (Barry, Gary, and Sharon). Come with us, were goin down the boozer. get out of here = An expression of disbelief, e.g. bo peep = Look, e.g. [See the entry: shoot through like a Bondi tram.]. Raymond, I am familiar with this phrase from as long as I can remember growing up in country SA especially common on the footy field! Gazza = Garry. pull your head in = Shut up and mind your own business. dag = Someone who is not fashionable, e.g. rubber = An eraser (i.e. Yeah? He dudded me on the deal. Sometimes abbreviated as dig. Dont go out in a wind, or your tickets will blow off. As the debate continues over whether Australia Day should be celebrated on January 26, this series looks at the politics of some unresolved issues swirling around Australia Day - namely, the republic and reconciliation. I cant be bothered to go out today. Although most people who aren't from Australia hear Aussie slang terms and scoff at how "they're just shortforms of real words" a lot of words we use today originated from the Lucky Country. Shut up, or Ill bonk you on the noggin (i.e. 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). hoo roo = Goodbye. Spunk rat evolved from spunk, which appeared in the 1970s and referred to a good looking person. Come and have a cuppa. no worries = Not a problem, its all okay, everything is fine. Sandgropers = Western Australians. Ive known him for yonks. A Claytons campaign (the campaign you have when youre not having a campaign). Collins Street farmer = A businessman or investor who buys or invests in a farm or agricultural business (Collins Street is a street in Melbourne associated with businessmen, particularly with medical professionals); the New South Wales version is a Pitt Street farmer (after a street in Sydney associated with businessmen). Notify me of follow-up comments by email. I saw you looking in through my window; having a good sticky beak, were ya?, stick your bib in = To interfere, e.g. List and definition of Australian Slang, Local Lingo and Unique Phrases. Get your laughing gear around that sanger. Scabs are also known as blacklegs. did you get your license from out of a Cornflakes packet? Winfield Blue cigarettes), swears a lot, drinks beer a lot, and has a mullet haircut. : I don't agree. Fair go, mate! as a demand for fair treatment. Im not sure about this chicken in the fridge, I think its a bit iffy. Ben Hall, Captain Moonlite (Andrew Scott), Captain Thunderbolt (Frederick Ward), Frank Gardiner, Mad Dan Morgan, and Ned Kelly were all considered to be bushrangers. Allan BorderAB = Allan Border, cricketer (Test captain of the Australian cricket team during 1984 to 1994). You reckon theres life on Mars? Warnie = Shane Warne, the famous cricketer. Go on, give us a dink on your bike; also referred to as double-dinking. 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Knowing Your Australian Slang When planning a trip down under, be prepared for a colorful new vernacular. beer oclock = A way of saying that its time for a beer. She fell out of the ugly tree (can also can be given in a longer form, such as He fell out of the ugly tree, and hit a few branches on the way down). Aussie = [1] An Australian; usually with patriotic or nationalist overtones, being a reference to a fair dinkum Australian. Geez, fair suck of the sauce bottle, give me a go. 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. Send her down, Hughie! P. R. Stephensen Bodgies and Widgies = Bodgies (males) and Widgies (females) were part of a youth subculture that existed in Australia and New Zealand in the 1950s, similar to the Teddy Boy culture in the UK or the Greaser culture in the USA. Probably wanting to get the tram to the beach, the tram was always full, and it left without you. filthy on = To be unhappy with someone, e.g. Can also be spelt as Brizzie. wuss = Someone who is cowardly, usually referring to males. knackers = Testicles. Ankle Biter (Aussie slang for 'child') Billy (slang for 'Outback teapot') Straya (slang for 'Australia') True Blue (slang for 'genuinely Australian') 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). Made famous by the ill-fated former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, who enjoyed using Australian slang to speak to the . Davo, Jacko, Johno, Robbo, Stevo, and Tommo (David, Jack, John, Robert, Steve, and Tom). bush tucker = Food found out in the bush, growing wild; exemplified in the TV series Bush Tucker Man (which aired in the 1980s and 1990s, starring Les Hiddins). Aussie battlers = Australians who are not rich, battling against lifes odds. Derived from the term Cabbage State, referring to the state of Victoria; the term infers that, because the state is quite small (compared to the other states of Australia), Victoria is about the size of a cabbage garden. opinions are like arseholes, everyones got one = A phrase used to denigrate someones opinion. Ozzie) : Australian Aussie salute : brushing away flies with the hand Avos : avocados B B & S : Bachelors' and Spinsters' Ball - a very enjoyable party usually held in . 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. John OBrien (Patrick Joseph Hartigan) He arced up when he was told he had to leave the pub, Dont arc up on me, I had nothing to do with it. not bad = Something which is good, e.g. Account & Lists Returns & Orders. Singular: ambo. Thank you for pointing that out. Ok, the first two points in that last statement are accurate but the latter may be stretching the truth just a little. that cake was massive, it was gi-normous; can also be spelt as ginormous. While Aussies speak English, the dialect and accent are unique to them. Similar to buggered, knackered, shattered. Singular: ankle biter. carked it = To die; stop working, e.g. Other variations included spunk bubble and spunkette. He was pretty toey about having to stay inside all day. Who asked you to stick your bib in?. Agnes L. Storrie (Agnes L. Kettlewell), The Bastard from the Bush [poem, circa 1900] Derives from the notion that men in Australia grew up tall and thin. ), 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.). ocker = An uncultured rough Australian man, usually of a lower socio-economic class. After explaining it they still dont believe it is a legit phrase. Very good! Bluey : pack, equipment, traffic ticket, redhead. an item used to erase pencil markings from paper). bloomin = An exclamatory oath (blooming), I cant believe that happened, no bloomin way. 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