Have a decko at that!. Great post, thank you! Anywhere far away from where a conversation (or convo) is taking place. Except theyre not called shrimp here, theyre prawns. This Australian slang phrase is not as common as it once was. Example: A rellie of mine will vacation here this summer. Used in lieu of a persons name. Poetry and songs, 1786-1900 That show was a real fizzer; presumably from a firework which fizzles rather than goes off properly. arsey = Someone who is considered lucky, e.g. Tap to play GIF. Lets be friends! bundle = A lot of money, a bundle of money, e.g. Mozzie: mosquito. We were all offered some free apples, but he got there first, and picked the eyes out; in early usage from the squattocracys practice of picking out the best bits of land, leaving only less worthy land for the rest; possibly from animals picking out the eyes of a dead animal as the best and juiciest part. Unhinged . A Claytons campaign (the campaign you have when youre not having a campaign). Barbeque. By clicking Subscribe you agree to ourprivacy and legal statement. Very drunk. Looking to create a blog? Not Brian (from an Aussie) Also it's all over the SHOP not show. BTW, for me 'Baz" is short for Barry (my brother-in-law's name: s'times also Bazza) but maybe Brians use this as well? The longer phrase is Youve got two chances, Buckleys and none, used as a play upon words regarding the (now closed) department store Buckley and Nunn, giving someone two chances: Buckleys chance and none (that is, no chance either way). I share tips and tricks on how to tread lightly on our beautiful planet. He dobbed him in to the cops, Watch out for that bloke, hes a dobber, She dobbed in her classmate to the teacher. Auntie = A reference to the ABC (originally the Australian Broadcasting Commission, later renamed the Australian Broadcasting Corporation). 2. Bazza, Gazza, and Shazza (Barry, Gary, and Sharon). bitumen = A tarred road; from the bitumen used on roads. See: IAC list on Trove. He caught the wog (stomach bug). if someones car breaks down in the middle of nowhere, they might exclaim Bugger! The term is used in the same way as Damn! Overseas visitors should take note that the term bugger is distinct from the original meaning of the terms bugger and buggery, regarding anal intercourse. Dont come the raw prawn with me!. Aussies are known for their unique creativity when it comes to tweaking and rejuvenating our language. And neither! currency lads, currency lasses = Native-born Australians; from colonial times when British coinage was scarce and Australian traders produced their own promissory notes or currency (i.e. Alf (character in Aussie TV show Home & Away) Barnsey (nickname for Aussie singer Jimmy Barnes) 125 Common Australian Slang Words, Terms and Phrases 1. Bodgies were regarded as uncouth louts. Needed if you're in the car with one of the world's worst drivers Youre a bit of a silly duffer, arent you? Possibly derived from an unproductive or worthless mine, termed a duffer. The Aussie slang may be used in a positive or negative way. The sky is blue and what would you know anyway, because you are colour-blind. Okay. If Jimmy kissed Rileys girlfriend it would be considered a dog move. 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! Aussie is the best country in the world, Holden is an Aussie car. 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. Put it inside now. So I looked at G.A. Most of the words I dont commonly use, but I am forever saying no worries and I just cant stop that habit. The physical after-effects, typically a headache, of excessive drinking of alcohol. Here's the full list: sanger dunny bogan daks strides spit the dummy shoot through like a Bondi tram sparky drongo thunderbox gum sucker Shooting the moon [short story by Henry Lawson], Timeline of Australian history and culture, Calendar of Australian history and culture, Significant events and commemorative dates. Why are your knickers lying on the floor? Fair suck of the sav, give him a chance. Sickie - taking a day off being sick ( usually a hangover) Sinbin - see panel van. Shes the town bike. A person who is up themselves is stuck up. Meaning: (Phrase) The phrase a cold one is an Aussie slang phrase for beer. spunk = A handsome man, a sexy man. See: IAC list on Trove. dead horse = Rhyming slang for sauce, usually regarding tomato sauce. Hey mate, want a lift? bees dick = Something very small, or used as an indication of a short distance or a close call, e.g. Noun. Many of these words were coined by adding the suffix -ie in the end (just like Aussie), but there are more rules. tough as fencing wire = Someone or something that is very tough. A. G. Stephens To gaze upon one, with somewhat dirty intentions. Geez, hes really having a good whinge, isnt he? Sometimes whingers may be asked Would you like some cheese with your whine?, whinger = Someone who excessively complains, moans, whines, or whinges. Also spelt ooroo. Note that due to the nature of the algorithm, some results returned by your query may only be concepts, ideas or words . Up shit creek without a paddle = In dire trouble, in a quandary. Distinct from the word nanna, which means grandmother. He ran around the backyard in the nuddy, after playing goon of fortune.. Breakfast. booze bus = A police van, used as a mobile breath-testing station (for police to determine if a drivers blood alcohol level is over the legal limit). What do you think you are doing?! From a reference to an outdoor toilet. Often turned around for other purposes, e.g. Fair Dinkum: true, real, genuine 8. Just gonna check Facey and see whose birthdays are coming up. Knickers are also widely used in British and North American countries, but with a different meaning. Last nights episode of Married At First Sight was hetic, aye?. You bewdy!; may be called out when something good happens. Taken from the rhyming slang apples and spice for nice. Australians, and even other people from different parts of the world, love an iced cold beer after working hard throughout the day. It is Australian slang that many people from all over the world use. Genuinely Australian words such as bush are only used by locals and are not that common outside the country. To be cheated, a dishonest practice. 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. Dont be a silly billy. Very good! Football. A dying breed of Australian, who is easy-going and fun-loving, whilst being a bit cheeky. bolt it in = To win easily, or to win by a great distance, e.g. Can be used for emphasis, e.g. You know, go where the big knobs hang out. Similar to the phrase Damn you to hell. Go on, get outta here. Often used in a negative sense regarding a person with an over-inflated opinion of themselves, e.g. The Australian slang words, such as Hard Yakka, is an expression used by many to congratulate a person for his or her hard work. no wuckin furries = Not a problem; an adaptation of No fuckin worries. A phrase used when someone is fired up, angry or otherwise upset, A 200ml glass (7 fl oz). You, in plural form. off like a brides nightie = To depart very quickly, e.g. They hadnt seen each other in ages, so when they caught up they had a real good chinwag. He looks a bit down in the mouth; hes about as happy as a bastard on Fathers Day. Example: You always bail on your friends! Chunder - Vomit. Singular: snag, e.g. Gotta love holidays with the relos.. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. fugly = Someone who is regarded as fucking ugly. Derived from combining 'schooner' and 'middy'. Its one of the most well-known Australian slang phrases. You reckon Australia was founded in the year 1500? hangover noun [C] (ILLNESS) a feeling of illness after drinking too much alcohol: I had a terrible hangover the next morning. Can also be used in a general sense when speaking to someone, e.g. Use GoodMigrations to get and compare quotes from reputable international movers, then book the best mover online. Within the term there is an implied joke about Queenslanders spending their time bending the bananas before they are sent off to be sold. ethnic = A non-Anglo person; in common usage, ethnics usually refers to non-Anglo Europeans. The Macquarie Australian Slang Dictionary James Lambert, 2004 Sydney: Macquarie Library Introduction The words Aussie and slang go together like swagman and billy, like bloke and sheila, like fair dinkum and true blue. Bondi tram = To depart very quickly, to move fast. bewdy = An exclamation regarding something that is great, e.g. Will, would you be able to get a side of garlic bread with that pizza order? Sure no dramas.. If you really want to go to the fair, go. A bogan with money. Agnes L. Storrie (Agnes L. Kettlewell), The Bastard from the Bush [poem, circa 1900] 01. Don't forget to get ready for . Shes such a mole., A response to someone asking a request of someone else. See: IAC list on Trove. 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. Similar to cactus. The Aussie slang for a carton of beers is slab. Singular: cocky. Beware the goon hangover though and take this as your official warning . When she became pregnant, her boyfriend shot through like a Bondi tram. Referred to as a Shetland in WA. He got the flick from work the other day (i.e. I wish it meant something more interesting like that! This is part of the Australia tradition of giving various names an o suffix, e.g. The guy with the hair.. Davo, Jacko, Johno, Robbo, Stevo, and Tommo (David, Jack, John, Robert, Steve, and Tom). Translation: I've been very busy Alternatives: "I've been flat out like a lizard drinking" or "I've been busy as a one-legged man in an arse-kicking contest." Budgie smugglers. Thats right: Australians. Get your laughing gear around that sanger. Also called a googy egg, although that phrase is normally used with children, e.g. [See the entry: youve got two chances.]. And the big men fly Ah yeah, TJ lives out woop woop, doesnt he?. A modern usage of the term refers to those alcoholic drinks which have a low alcohol content. couldnt raffle a chook in a pub = Referring to someone who is incompetent. Put another snag on the barbie, will ya love?. Cup, The = The Melbourne Cup; the famous horse race conducted every first Tuesday in November. swimming costumes); also rendered as the Great Aussie Cossie. Chuck us the stick over here, Hey, chuck us a can of beer, would ya?. (my emphases). Well, more like 'good onya' in the typical Aussie accent. = word for Englishman; supposedly comes from Pomegranate, which was the color they turned in the sun in Australia. A charity store and where I personally buy most of my clothing. This is part of the Australia tradition of giving various names a zza suffix, e.g. Core of My Heart [My Country, poem by Dorothea Mackellar, 24 October 1908] Davo, Jacko, Johno, Robbo, Stevo, and Tommo (David, Jack, John, Robert, Steve, and Tom). Good one. Chockers: very full 6. gets ridden a lot (like a bike). Im using my lappy to write this blog post now. ], Widgies = Females involved in an uncouth and loutish 1950s youth sub-culture. Its 25 clicks to the RV (RV refers to a rendezvous). I didnt know that was going to happen. [See the entries: couldnt raffle a chook in a pub, like a chook with its head cut off and may your chooks turn into emus and kick your dunny down.]. wet enough to bog a duck = Very wet, e.g. Note that in Adelaide it's only a 285ml glass. 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.). @James, from my experience cobber is a generational thing, typically said by our older mothers and fathers who would have been born in the WWII era. he did the dirty on her; similar to filthy on. My TV wont work anymore, its cactus! (its cactus is similar to its carked it). Commonly used in a sentence as ya reckon?. all alone like a country dunny = Someone on their own, or someone who is lonely. scab = Someone who works whilst their fellow employees are on strike, someone who takes over a strikers job, non-union labour used as strike-breakers. duffer = A hapless person, e.g. Meaning: (Noun) Chook is an Australian slang word for chicken. Traditionally an outdoor toilet. Example: I am stoked that you came today! There was also some slang relating to the Bondi Tram that I am unable to recall. Hangover Sentence Examples In this page you can discover 16 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for hangover, like: sobriety, aftereffects, drunkenness, morning-after, crapulence, illness, hang over, headache, aftereffect, holdover and letdown. Nat: Correct! Go on, give us a dink on your bike; also referred to as double-dinking. Jacko = Jack (or the surname Jackson). Anywhere that is rather rundown and/or derelict. Emma Chisit = A reference to the Australian pronounciation of How much is it?; based upon an allegedly true incident in which an author, at a book signing, was handed a book by a customer, who asked How much is it?, and the author signed the book with the message To Emma Chisit. Are you for real?). galah = Someone who is regarded as a fool or an idiot; e.g. Thats right: Australians. So, the next time your friend asks you to join them at Macca's you know that they mean McDonald's, the restaurantnot some man down the street called Macca. A silly-billy. Add to the Aussie Slang Dictionary; Aussie Slang Quiz; Play Aussie trivia; Colouring-in; About keyboard_arrow_right. Meaning: (Phrase) The word Yakka comes from the Indigenous language in Australia, Yaga which means work. The Australian slang words, such as Hard Yakka, is an expression used by many to congratulate a person for his or her hard work. He bailed on your birthday party last year too. give it a burl = To have a go at doing something, to attempt to do something, e.g. Possibly derived from arc welding, whereby sparks fly out (sparks flying refers to an argument or fight). Rommels comments on Australian soldiers [1941-1942] Tommo = Tom or Thomas (or the surnames Thomson or Thompson). on the project; I did everything myself. Also said as Sweet F*ck All. bust up = A disagreement or fight, e.g. budgie smugglers = Small tight-fitting bathers (swimming costume) worn by men. Swimming costume a.k.a. Meaning: (Expression) Gday is one of the Australian slang words used by everyone because it is a shortened version of Good Day! This word is pronounced by eliminating the letters o-o-d in good, making the phrase a single word. Thorpedo = Ian Thorpe, the famous swimmer. See also fifteen and pint. Another slang word for cigarette. cactus = To die; stop working, e.g. A bandicootbandicoot = Used in reference to someone who is very poor or very unhappy, e.g. Thongs are slang for something completely different in Australia see below. Candies, sweets. Shes a dead set stunner, Im dead set against that. Example: Crikey! A bogan is a stereotypical Australian, with a potty mouth, bad dress sense and a fondness for alcoholic beverages. apples = Shell be apples, Its apples, or Everythings apples. Excuse me, digger, how do I get to the next town? Derived from World War One army slang, when the soldiers referred to each other as digger. We got beer covered; now we need some wine info. The Aussie Habit of Nicknaming "Strine" slang has always been an important part of Australian life, prized for its informality and irreverence, at times vulgar, at times poetic, employing metaphors ("don't come the raw prawn with me"), similes ("as mad as a cut snake"), as well as rhyming slang ("dog's eye with dead horse . at 7:41 AM on July 19, 2006. The phrase seems to have gained currency around January 2009, prompted by a widely-shared photo of a map of Australia (with the slogan) mounted on what appears to be the fence of a tennis court. Soldiers at a Furphys water cart, World War OneGeebung = Somewhere very far away. Theres a lot of different Australian slang words for this, as youll see! To manoeuvre ones car into a u-turn is to chuck a u-ie.. Someone stole his bike and he chucked a wobbly. Tight gripping swimmers (speedos), popularised (not really) by former PM Tony Abbott. carn = Strine for Come on, especially used when barracking for a team, e.g. all over bar the shouting = A reference to something which is not yet finished, but where the outcome is certain. bathers. Meaning: (Expression) Crikey is an expression and Australian slang that is used when a person is surprised. Similar to the phrase not worth a brass razoo. We find optimism and hope as we look to the future. Chicken. Derived from beautiful. Youre useless, you should go south til your hat floats. Hello and welcome to Birdgehls, a responsible travel blog with an emphasis on. boomer = A large kangaroo (such as in the Rolf Harris song about Six white boomers). Here are 100 popular Australian slang words, terms and sayings to sound like a local during your next trip in Down Under. cant be bothered = Dont feel like doing something, not in the mood to do something, cant be arsed, e.g. Hey, come and have a gander at this!. Beer holder, designed to allow the drinker to grasp onto their cold can without their hands freezing in the process. Not slang as such, but a well-known part of Australian pub culture. Example: Why on earth would you want a pet chook? 4) Cant bear em: how GPS is helping to track drop bears, The Conversation I tried to learn algebra, but I couldnt get a handle on it. but over 2 litres in the Northern Territory . Also rendered as Send er down, Hughie! or Send it down, Hughie!. sweet as = Awesome, fantastic, really good, terrific, e.g. Correction is Give it a burl Shirl (probably related to Shirley Strachan of the band Skyhooks) The next-door-neighbour wasnt feeling so hot yesterday, then he carked it last night, My car engine has been acting up, I think its about to cark it. bottle-o = A bottle shop, especially a drive-through bottle shop. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. . 10. First Fleeter = Someone who arrived in Australia on the First Fleet, or one of their descendants. Definitely used as an expression of luck vs skill as in that was pure arse. We still shorten our words and use "ie" at the end of some words, e.g. Feeling inspired to learn more weird quirks from around the English-speaking world? like a house on fire = People who get on well together, e.g. They wear sunnies with their cozzies, while cooking a barbie in the arvo. chockablock = Full, e.g. RELATED: WEIRD & CREEPY AUSTRALIAN URBAN LEGENDS, Hard work. Meaning: (Phrase) The phrase True Blue is what Aussies refer to natives or locals that are born and bred in the country. A 375ml bottle of beer. To speed with enthusiasm, particularly around corners. Brissie = An abbreviation of Brisbane (the capital of Queensland). Discover the best things to do in Ballarat on a day or weekend trip from Melbourne. Davo, Jacko, Johno, Robbo, Stevo, and Tommo (David, Jack, John, Robert, Steve, and Tom). When youre gobsmacked by something it means you are shocked it happened or surprised you saw what you did. Sometimes, they buy cartons of beers when visiting a bottle shop. Master Australian slang! Click Go the Shears [traditional Australian song, 1890s] via audiologywithaheart.com . Are we going to the woop woop? he bailed her up to talk about her decision. Can I correct/add to your phrase She bangs like a dunny door? Bonza= fantastic/wonderful. 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 . Crow-eater = Someone from South Australia. [See the entry: havent got a brass razoo.]. cow cocky = A dairy farmer. Just having an outright bad day or week? He left the pub, pissed to the eyeballs. Whats for dinner tonight, love? someone who doesnt work very hard, or doesnt work at all. A booze bus might chase us. 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. Meaning: (Noun) The Australian slang daks means trousers. Just two hours from Melbourne, this historic city has a lot to offer. Cold One Giggle Juice Diesel Hard Stuff Poison, Petrol, Oil Because it powers up. Do you have anymore Australian slang words to add to this list? I havent got a brass razoo, This isnt worth a brass razoo (although they never existed as such, some brass razoos were manufactured at one stage as a novelty item, based upon the saying). battler = Someone who is not rich, battling against lifes odds. rubber = An eraser (i.e. grumblebum = A complainer, a whinger, a whiner. not British sterling). Give us the drum, Hes got the real drum on whats going on. 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. bloke = A man. crawler = Someone who sucks up to authority figures, e.g. The crossword clue In Australian slang, one who gets drunk on little alcohol with 16 letters was last seen on the January 09, 2022. Were working flat chat to get it done on time, He drove flat chat to get to the game on time. Similar to get off the grass, get out of town. 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. Somewhere in the middle of nowhere or very far away. it ould also be a foldable bed. arsed = Dont feel like doing something, not in the mood to do something, cant be bothered, e.g. Australia Day is a day to reflect, respect and celebrate the Australian spirit and the best of this country our mateship, our sense of community and our resilience. Crook comes from the old English verb for bend or hook, so basically when youre feeling crook youre feeling bent out of shape. Gambling is sadly massive in Australia, particularly in New South Wales and dare I say actively encouraged by government. Once again, were a continent and people do have different accents, depending on where you hail from, a point I find myself arguing ALL THE TIME. Bush telly "Bush. pash = Passionate kissing of a long duration. hangover A condition in which the body is trying to cope with the mass quantities of alcohol consumed roughly 8 hours earlier. Whether we're here for work and holiday, this list of 1001 Australian slang words and phrases will help us understand the Aussies like a local. boongs = Derogatory name for Aborigines; also used for Papua New Guineans (PNG used to be a territory of Australia). I havent yet proceeded very far down the list here, but I have a comment about arsey. Meaning: (Expression) The term No wuckas is Aussie slang for no worries.. get your end in = To have sexual intercourse. To show up somewhere, usually without notice or last minute. stone the crows = A phrase used when surprised, e.g. The physical after-effects, typically a headache, of excessive drinking of alcohol. Can be used as an affirmative response to virtually anything. 2) Drop bears target tourists, study says, Australian Geographic pull your head in = Shut up and mind your own business. If a place is chock-a-block, it is full with either people or things, like cars in a parking lot. that cake was massive, it was gi-normous; can also be spelt as ginormous. A crybaby. or a piss, a scratch and a good look around (SMH, 19 April 2017). Required fields are marked *. If you've got something to add to the dictionary, give us a yell. toey = Restless, e.g. Often accompanied by mate or a friendly slap on the back. Meaning yes, true, 100%, most definitely. arseholes = People who are considered to be not nice, e.g. Woop Woop = Somewhere very far away. Bananalanders = Queenslanders; i.e. fix you up = To pay someone, e.g. A over T =Arse over tits, i.e. Shes not bad looking. Meaning: (Noun) A booze bus is a police vehicle that chases after drunk drivers for violating traffic laws. Comes from bush tucker which is food such as bugs from the outback. Apparently this term came about from boxes of the stuff being shipped over from England with Manchester being written on them. The first (and most important) meal of the day. Coathanger, the = A humourous name for the Sydney Harbour Bridge (a reference to the bridge being perceived as being in the shape of a coathanger). Henry Lawson This Australian slang word is also commonly used in other countries, like the United States. This Australian slang phrase is not as common as it once was. Have an avo! true blue = Someone or something that is genuinely Australian or very Australian. Thorpie = Ian Thorpe, the famous swimmer. Whered you get it? Our Indigenous population commonly, Read More Why Do Australians Travel So Much?Continue, Melbourne Break Room is a place where you can go, to quite simply, smash things. opinions are like arseholes, everyones got one = A phrase used to denigrate someones opinion. she gave him a real earbashing. 'Going out' can mean getting into the water and swimming out from the shore. hangover noun [C] (ILLNESS) a feeling of illness after drinking too much alcohol: I had a terrible hangover the next morning. gday cobber = Another way to say Hello mate or Good day to you, my friend. Meaning: (Expression) Fair dinkum is an expression that is the same as honestly? The Australian slang, fair dinkum, is used positively and negatively, depending on the situation. Bush week?. For service station, meaning a gas station. Walking up this hill is hard yakka., Used for positive emphasis. 3. Football. It derives from the word Eskimo. Also may be known as swimmers, or bathers, although the latter I find to be a throwback from Britain. Snag -a sausage or Sensitive new Age Guy. A dingos breakfast has been described as a piss and a look around [ref.] Shut up, or Ill bonk you on the noggin (i.e. John Le Gay Brereton Chunder - Vomit. Similar to a midi 285ml in size and the standard size of a drink in the state of Victoria (make sure you ask for a pint instead, if you want a bigger drink). Im spewin.. oo roo = Goodbye. 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). See the following list: https://trove.nla.gov.au/list?id=132374 Just avoid the gambling game. A chicken. Look at that bloke; hes almost falling over; hes blotto. Im flat out at work today. Aussie Cossie = Swimwear; Speedos (Speedos are an Aussie cossie, as they are regarded as good Australian-designed bathers, i.e. Sorry, I cant lend you any money, I havent got a brass razoo [See the entry: brass razoo.]. 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