Australian literature Distinct from the modern term bonk, which refers to people having sexual intercourse. 4) Cant bear em: how GPS is helping to track drop bears, The Conversation Don't get ahead of yourself, maintain a level head. bloomin = An exclamatory oath (blooming), I cant believe that happened, no bloomin way. Note that due to the nature of the algorithm, some results returned by your query may only be concepts, ideas or words . Allan BorderAB = Allan Border, cricketer (Test captain of the Australian cricket team during 1984 to 1994). Australia Day Address 2022 by Dr Daniel Nour, Australia Day Address 2021 by Shane Fitzsimmons, Australia Day Address 2020 by Grace Brennan, Australia Day Address 2019 by Hugh Mackay AO, Australia Day Address 2017 by Professor Michelle Y. 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The universal Australian abbreviation of 'bottle shop', a purveyor of alcoholic beverages; what a Pom (Englishman) would call an off-licence or a Yank (American) would call a liquor store. bangs like a dunny door = A female who is sexually promiscuous, e.g. Example: Hey mate, what are you having for brekky? An exclamation similar to 'crikey'. "That goes together like menudo and a crudo." posted by M.C. Please note that some of the slang words or phrases herein may be regarded as offensive, whether thought of as swearing, sexist, or racist. 5) drop bears, IAC list on Trove. crust = Used in reference to someones job or income, e.g. Translation: Speedos Explanation: Skimpy male beachwear. Example: Put away the swag before the guests arrive. One of the best known Aussie slang words, although its not used so much by younger generations. droob = A worthless person, Hes a complete droob. Chappelli = Ian Chappell, cricketer (Test captain of the Australian cricket team 1971 to 1975); the nickname came from the way his name was displayed on cricket score boards, as Chappell, I, which distinguished him from his brother, Greg Chappell (Chappell, G), who played on the same team. Dont come the raw prawn with me!. A greeting used by an older generation of Australians. Similar to get off the grass, get out of town. couldnt organise a root in a brothel = Referring to someone who is incompetent. Very good! Theres much to do! See: IAC list on Trove. Put them in your hamper now. troppo = To go crazy, loony, mad; to be mentally disturbed; acting strangely, e.g. bush week = Uncultured behaviour, referring to the possibility of people living in the bush (without refined manners) coming down to the city en masse and acting up, e.g. they became great friends, they got on like a house on fire. A man he was a dinky di, true blu, Aussie bloke (this sentence will make sense once you finish reading this list). he was really cut when he got the sack, his girlfriend left him and he was really cut up about it. decko = To look, e.g. To chuck a sickie is to stay home from work. He got the bullet from work (i.e. Bail Can also be spelt as Brizzie. 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. full as a goog = Full up, eaten to ones limit, eaten too much, e.g. crawler = Someone who sucks up to authority figures, e.g. She had buckleys of getting to work on time. That may or may not be me, most days. Correction is Give it a burl Shirl (probably related to Shirley Strachan of the band Skyhooks) Youre such a bludger. bush pig = Someone with little or no manners, a badly-behaved person. Example: Dont forget to pack your bathers because were going to the beach. put the fangs in = To ask someone for a loan, to attempt to borrow money. mate = Friend, cobber. bullshit artist = Someone who says a lot of bullshit, i.e. ], bugger = [2] An annoying person (usually used regarding males), e.g. Also, dont use it if youre not First Nations yourself, ie a Whitefulla. Lets be friends! shout = To buy drinks for others; to buy a round of drinks, especially in a pub, e.g. (my emphases). digger = [1] Friend, cobber, mate. Hey, come and have a gander at this!. [See the entry: Buckleys chance. fush an chups = Fish and chips; a reference to the New Zealand style of pronouncing vowels. Unhinged . Means an older woman that isn't your mother. swimming costumes); also rendered as the Great Aussie Cossie. Genuinely Australian words such as bush are only used by locals and are not that common outside the country. This is part of the Australia tradition of giving various names an o suffix, e.g. Distinct from the British term stinker, which refers to someone who is not very nice. 9. Use this Aussie slang in your day-to-day conversations and Aussie might think you're one of their own. Learn how your comment data is processed. Can also be spelt as cooee. Vandemonians = Tasmanians. As an Aussie now living in NJ, I reckon this is a great list! An Australian-Israeli who loves to write and bake (in the kitchen and on the beach), is a singer/songwriter and a coffee addict. bower bird = A hoarder; can also refer to a petty thief. Get on the bike, av a go, it wont bite ya. Others sprung forth from our many Indigenous languages, or our extremely varied culture. I almost got bit by this weird-looking insect! havent got a brass razoo = Being poor; a reference to a (non-existent) worthless coin, e.g. If you do not wish to be offended, then please do not read any further. sus it out = Check it out, check on something, look at something, investigate, e.g. Definitely. Use GoodMigrations to get and compare quotes from reputable international movers, then book the best mover online. schoolies = The school leavers end of year celebrations, as in Schoolies Week. I will put some more thought into this when I have a moment to breathe as its one of my favourite things to talk about (Im an ESL teacher and my academic background is in linguistics). Find out everything you need to know before you go. dillybag = A small bag, from the Aboriginal term for a bag or basket. This word is one of the most common Australian slang words used as an insult. If your American friends still wont believe you, heres a brief list of examples of the phrase, sourced from newspaper articles, books, and internet pages: Similar to the phrase Up shit creek without a paddle. Id love to have the input of a pro, thats for sure! Meaning: (Expression) In other places, the word sick refers to a person who is ill. hangover noun [C] (ILLNESS) a feeling of illness after drinking too much alcohol: I had a terrible hangover the next morning. Hey mate, want a lift? it ould also be a foldable bed. as useful as an ashtray on a motorbike = Someone, or something, that is not useful. wuss = Someone who is cowardly, usually referring to males. no worries is so pervasive, I dont even notice that anymore. Like, point Percy at the porcelain? (Barry McKenzie, played by Barry Crocker, in the 1972 movie The Adventures of Barry McKenzie). Cobber - A very good friend. go soak your head = Telling someone to rack off (telling someone to go away), usually while in a dispute or disagreement. Winfield Blue cigarettes), swears a lot, drinks beer a lot, and has a mullet haircut. Shut up, or Ill bonk you on the noggin (i.e. Meaning: (Noun) When you visit Australia, you will find plenty of unusual words like knickers, which is female underwear. This Australian slang term is popular amongst teens and young adults. Uttered when one is in agreement with another, when a reasonable statement is uttered. What is summer without one of these? Based upon the fanciful notion that a person is eating so much that the food is filling up not only their stomach, but also their legs. Ya reckon we should eat there tonight?. Example: My truck is rooted just up the road when I took a U-turn. Our pipes [short story by Henry Lawson] . If you've got something to add to the dictionary, give us a yell. Derived from the gold rush days, when people fossicked for gold. dinky di = Truly Australian, e.g. carn = Strine for Come on, especially used when barracking for a team, e.g. Meaning: (Noun) A booze bus is a police vehicle that chases after drunk drivers for violating traffic laws. Beware the goon hangover though and take this as your official warning . shell be apples = Everything will be alright, everything will be apples. Similar to knackered, shattered, stonkered. Now, lets learn about each of them. fix you up = To pay someone, e.g. chockablock = Full, e.g. To get on the turps is to drink. = A phrase used against someone using an item too much, e.g. Traditionally, Australians hate people with an over-inflated sense of self-worth. K = Kilometer (abbreviation), e.g. Also spelt ooroo. My TV wont work anymore, its cactus! (its cactus is similar to its carked it). = 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). Goof Usually cheap alcohol. It is a shortened version of the word that we can also hear in other countries around the globe. sanger = A sandwich. A biscuit (or cookie), commonly used in the phrase tea and biccies, a hangover of Australias colonial days. Chockers: very full 6. Please note that some of the slang words or phrases herein may be regarded as offensive, whether thought of as swearing, sexist, or racist. We fanged it out of there. Similar to the phrase not worth a brass razoo. Just two hours from Melbourne, this historic city has a lot to offer. Refreshment Chuck a u-ie - To make a 180 degree turn. garbo = Garbage man; the person who comes along in a truck to collect your rubbish. Look here, kiddo, youd better not do that. Can be used for emphasis, e.g. sook = [2] Someone who is regarded as whiner, a bit of a namby-pamby, e.g. Brissie = An abbreviation of Brisbane (the capital of Queensland). gets ridden a lot (like a bike). Banjo Paterson Drunk. A fruit loved by most Aussies, some who even eat it with the Australian classic vegemite (a salty, distinct tasting spread). And admittedly, some were coined out of sheer laziness, which is why so many Australian slang words are just the shorted version of many normal words. Links, Advance Australia Fair: How the song became the Australian national anthem "Check out that fella with the mullet. Example: I want to explore the naked outback, but locals said its unsafe. berko = To go berserk, to be really angry and out of control; e.g. Similar to the term yall (you all), as used in the southern states of the USA. Grant Hervey good onya = Good on you, well done, great going, e.g. Acca Dacca AC/DC, the rock band. Go bite your bum, chum. come the raw prawn = To try to impose on someone, or to seek an advantage, e.g. 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. Its 25 clicks to the RV (RV refers to a rendezvous). Singular: Anglo. dead set = Truly, e.g. Good onya is a job well done and a saying in reaction to being told something. FIFO = [2] Acronym for Fly In, Fly Out, referring to workers (particularly regarding mine workers in remote areas of Western Australia) who fly in to a remote locations, work for two to three weeks, then fly back to their homes for a week or so, and then fly back to work again. A person who is up themselves is stuck up. You know, unbutton the mutton? Its been hours and I need to use it now. To bail is to cancel plans. A place where Aussies buy their alcohol, the local bottle shop. Bazza, Gazza, and Shazza (Barry, Gary, and Sharon). You know, go where the big knobs hang out. Meaning: (Noun) Straya is short for Australia. Most locals use this term when talking about their beloved country. 100 Most Common Australian Slang Words and Sayings. Good on ya. Aussie Rules = Australian Rules Football. Derived from the way in which some Australians pronounce the word Australian (which becomes Ostralian, or Strine). 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. annoyed, irked. Drop these into conversation with an Aussie and theyll definitely know what you mean. Example: Did you bring the sanger I asked you to make? Similar to a nosey parker, the latter phrase being apparently British in origin, possibly referring to Matthew Parker (1504-1575), Archbishop of Canterbury, who was known for poking his nose into the activities of his priests. Meaning: (Expression) The expression You little ripper! is Australian slang that means fantastic.. They had a real stoush at the back of the pub. Example: Keep acting like a drongo and face the consequences. CJ. Ahhh, the days of Dragon playing at the Bondi Hotel, opposite the beach. ugly tree = A negative reference to someones looks, e.g. Throw some snags (sausages) on the barbie. pash = Passionate kissing of a long duration. Thongs is another one that got me some weird looks. McDonalds. 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). Required fields are marked *. Shes not bad looking. Linguistically, the origins of many of these slang words and phrases are British. Australias national footwear everyone else knows them as flip flops. This Australian slang dictionary will have you speaking the local lingo in no time at all! Warnie = Shane Warne, the famous cricketer. Derived from the insensitive, or politically incorrect, phrase carrying on like a Jew with a pork chop in a synagogue. 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. Not sure. Used in the term Aussie battler. Thank you for pointing that out. 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