On the other side of the coin, a man is known as a bloke. bog in = To tuck into food, or to eat food with gusto, e.g. Thongs are slang for a pair of flip-flops. amber fluid = Beer; a reference to its colour. An expression of exclamation, often used instead of the other F-word. dong = To hit or punch, e.g. Ah, hes a bloody fruit loop!. keyboard_arrow_left Back to previous menu close Close Menu. Significant events and commemorative dates A chook refers to a live chicken, but there are pubs that use chook to refer to the cooked chicken they are selling. havent got a brass razoo = Being poor; a reference to a (non-existent) worthless coin, e.g. He took off like a brides nightie. Ring the rattlesnake? Example: No drama. Meaning: (Verb) Reckon is Australian slang for for sure. It is used when a person is sure or agrees with another persons statement. From "goon sack" to "the bush," Jacob will leave you saying "Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi" after this episode . someone who doesnt work very hard, or doesnt work at all. Alcohol. Siphon the python? Rock music and pop music (videos) Guess who invented it? The Aussie Slang Dictionary! We definitely use way more slang than any of us would ever realise! ankle biters = Young children. Example: Can you grab a bunch of lollies when you go out today? The expression of words in an Australian accent is known as "Strine" (which is how many Aussies say the word "Australian"). Genuine. Where did you get your licence? Are we going to the woop woop? posted by Zozo at 7:46 AM on July 19, 2006. Plural: durries. veisalgia. 2. on the piss = Drinking alcohol, or drinking alcohol excessively. Similar to the phrase Bun in the oven (e.g. as useful as an ashtray on a motorbike = Someone, or something, that is not useful. Haha! Kindergarten. However, it should be noted that give it a burl, Shirl is a later variation (rather than a correction), as the phrase give it a burl dates back to at least 1911, as can be seen in the following list: https://trove.nla.gov.au/list?id=132373, Its quite possible that the Shirl variation is connected with Shirley Strachan. Typical symptoms of a hangover may include headache, drowsiness, concentration problems, dry mouth, dizziness, fatigue, gastrointestinal distress (e.g., vomiting . 3) Dropbear Warning, Cowra Guardian Toilet. Required fields are marked *. bitser = A dog of mongrel pedigree; from being bits of this pedigree and bits of that pedigree. all alone like a country dunny = Someone on their own, or someone who is lonely. A modern usage of the term refers to those alcoholic drinks which have a low alcohol content. hangover: [noun] something (such as a surviving custom) that remains from what is past. A 115ml/4oz glass in Hobart. On the other side of the coin, a woman is known as a sheila. yonks = A long time, e.g. bathers - swimsuit. My TV wont work anymore, its cactus! (its cactus is similar to its carked it). bonk = Hit, e.g. they became great friends, they got on like a house on fire. See: 1) Drop Bear, Scientific name: Thylarctos plummetus, The Australian Museum Shes the town bike. Ahhh this takes me back home ?. grog = Alcohol, an alcoholic drink, e.g. Facebook, everyones fave social media site. Meaning: (Expression) The expression You little ripper! is Australian slang that means fantastic.. Also rendered as everythings apples or its apples. 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. dag = Someone who is not fashionable, e.g. Be quiet, or Ill hit you on the head). Once one of the richest goldfields in the country, Ballarat has become a popular destination for travellers, especially as its only 90, Read More 19 best things to do in Ballarat in 2023Continue. Gumsuckers = People from the state of Victoria. Someone who is considered to be arrogant Ive never heard anyone call someone or themselves a flog in NSW, but hear it ALL THE TIME in Victoria. dud = Defraud, e.g. not British sterling). opinions are like arseholes, everyones got one = A phrase used to denigrate someones opinion. dead-set drongo = Someone who is regarded as a total idiot, stupid, clumsy or worthless, e.g. = A question asking as to someones state of wellbeing, meaning How are you going? or How are you today?, Howzit goin? Also rendered as Oz. Get dumped? The expression of words in an Australian accent is known as Strine (which is how many Aussies say the word Australian). theyre living out in the back blocks. We believe in a fair go around here; also used as a form of protest, e.g. use your loaf = Use your head, think clearly, e.g. Example: You always bail on your friends! Throw some, A person who is considered unsophisticated or unrefined, commonly associated by Aussies with someone of. You stay there, Ill get the drinks, its my shout. bust up = A disagreement or fight, e.g. Read More Go for gold: 18 things to do in Bendigo in 2023Continue, Earlier this week, my countrys people, wherever they were at the time, banded together to celebrate our nations national holiday Australia Day. boongs = Derogatory name for Aborigines; also used for Papua New Guineans (PNG used to be a territory of Australia). I think that blokes been out in the sun for too long, hes acting troppo, Watch out, hes gone troppo! Derived from the phrase tropical fever, used during the Second World War, when Australian soldiers in the Pacific theatre believed that long exposure to the heat and tropical conditions could make someone go mad. Youre useless, you should go south til your hat floats. A 375ml bottle of beer. pash = Passionate kissing of a long duration. Go bite your bum, chum. A doovelacki - a thing. Similar to the term yall (you all), as used in the southern states of the USA. Sandgropers = Western Australians. Derived from spewing (i.e. Meaning: (Adjective) The word pissed off is a vulgar way of saying you are annoyed or irritated by someone. For example, when it comes to fashionable clothing, Big blokes have always had the rough end of the pineapple [ref.]. Aussie salute - brushing away flies with your hand. Meaning: (Phrase) The phrase a cold one is an Aussie slang phrase for beer. ethnic = A non-Anglo person; in common usage, ethnics usually refers to non-Anglo Europeans. Example: Lets watch footy later. Mozzie: mosquito. You reckon theres life on Mars? An effect which is not immediately manifested. Fair suck of the sav, give him a chance. fugly = Someone who is regarded as fucking ugly. he went berko when he was told he was sacked. Example: Wow, your surfboards sick! Meaning: (Noun) A drongo is another popular Australian slang that refers to a fool or a stupid person. [See the entry: bugger.]. Modern Irish: Ta dha cinn orm. bar hopping bending an elbow boozing catching a buzz day drinking drinking like a fish Thats fair dinkum. Singular: ambo. rough as guts = Someone who appears to be uncouth, uncultured, and lacking social refinement, e.g. bottled = To smash someone (usually over the head) with a bottle, such as in a pub fight, e.g. he was really cut when he got the sack, his girlfriend left him and he was really cut up about it. A Ace! Usually for kids aged 0-5 years old. Referred to as a Shetland in WA. may your chooks turn into emus and kick your dunny down = A phrase expressing ill-will, e.g. Example: I need a new pair of runners. Some are in current widespread use, whilst others are not; some may be derived or taken from overseas slang, but most are unique to Australia. Ah spewin mate, cant believe she took the last roll.. Both are dried grapes, but different varieties and taste different to each other.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sultana_%28grape%29http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raisin, Learn more about about moving abroad with GoodMigrations'. 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. ambos = Ambulance medics. The physical after-effects, typically a headache, of excessive drinking of alcohol. Derived from the geographic position of Mexico, compared to the USA. They wear, When you are mad at someone or something, youre. Come a gutser - Fall over, fall off. Can also be spelt as Brizzie. Don't get ahead of yourself, maintain a level head. This Australian slang phrase I believe is adapted from the French tout de suite. beauty = Something of good quality, e.g. A form of terminology used by Australias Indigenous population. two-pot screamer = Someone who gets drunk very easily; someone who gets drunk after drinking just two pots of beer (a pot of beer is a 285ml glass of beer, which is about half of an imperial pint). Derives from the notion that men in Australia grew up tall and thin. 3. Theres no real reason why Aussies do this except maybe to save time, effort and to sound more friendly. durry = A cigarette, e.g. But it is part of the Aussie vocabulary for a lot of folks. Its a beautiful place and well worth visiting. Example: Im heading out to the bottle-o. This Australian slang is also used as an insult. 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. Often turned around for other purposes, e.g. BYO = An acronym for Bring Your Own, originally regarding alcoholic drinks but now also used for other items. Thanks! Example: My family is true blue. Jesus H. Christ! Of poor quality. Up shit creek without a paddle = In dire trouble, in a quandary. Now I know! dont get your knickers in a knot = Dont get upset. back blocks = Referring to a place that is far from the city, or far from town, e.g. bloody oath = Too right, thats the truth, an affirmation of a truth, e.g. Davo, Jacko, Johno, Robbo, Stevo, and Tommo (David, Jack, John, Robert, Steve, and Tom). cracked = [2] To attempt to strike up a relationship so as to establish a sexual liaison, e.g. Early music (videos) Out of a Cornflakes packet? in the nuddy - naked. I made a bundle on that last horse race. Australians, and even other people from different parts of the world, love an iced cold beer after working hard throughout the day. 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. Go on, give us a dink on your bike; also referred to as double-dinking. Whered you get it? He fell when walking down the sand dune at the beach, and went A over T. Meaning: The Australian slang Chrissie means Christmas. Acca Dacca AC/DC, the rock band. Journalist. Haha yeah, it really is like its own language, which is what I personally love about our slang! Traditionally an outdoor toilet. When I was just in Australia I could never understand what people meant by avro. crook = [2] To attack or abuse, to go crook at someone, e.g. 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). Barra = Abbreviation of barramundi (a type of fish). But, In North and South Australia, the word mate is slang for a friend. A can of beer. Required fields are marked *. [See the entry: whinge. Slot machines. 'Going out' can mean getting into the water and swimming out from the shore. Someone whos being a bit whingy or is seeking attention, ie my dog. And so on. If you've got something to add to the dictionary, give us a yell. dingos breakfast = No breakfast at all. Similar to a rooster one day, a feather duster the next. We got beer covered; now we need some wine info. Example: Careful! A place where Aussies buy their alcohol, the local bottle shop. To be angry about something. Mines worn down. 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. [See the entry: havent got a brass razoo.]. 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. It derives from the word Eskimo. . Used in the term Aussie battler. Singular: cocky. Thats bullshit, you filthy liar!, You reckon Fred Nerk is the best footballer ever? couple of lamingtons short of a CWA meeting = Someone who is lacking in intelligence, someone who is a bit mentally slow, someone who is a bit slow on the uptake, e.g. Who doesnt love a good pizza with mushies? Why are your knickers lying on the floor? Fun fact: 55% of Aussies refer to McDonalds by its slang nickname, so much that the fast-food chain used it as its new brand name in Australia! Boxed wine, popular amongst the student crowd. Winfield Blue cigarettes), swears a lot, drinks beer a lot, and has a mullet haircut. Your email address will not be published. I havent seen Dave for ages, I think hes gone walkabout. The Australian accent developed because so many early settlers were such big drinkers that the distortion to their speech caused a verbal hangover that persists to this day. Example: Keep acting like a drongo and face the consequences. Banana Benders = Queenslanders; as Queensland is the state where a lot of bananas are grown, being located in the tropical area of Australia. This causes body cramps, uncomfortableness, headaches, and other shit . This is part of the Australia tradition of giving various names a zza suffix, e.g. Similar to mucking around. What if I told, Read More Melbourne Break Room: smashing good funContinue. chockos =An abbreviation of chocolate soldiers, a derogatory name given to the militia troops in World War Two, taken from a popular film called Chocolate Soldiers, with the imputation that if you put them in a fight that they would melt away when things got too hot. John Smith: dumb one day, stupid the next. I mentioned this in passing amongst some American friends. 4. great Australian dream, the = The desire to own ones own home and block of land. Were working flat chat to get it done on time, He drove flat chat to get to the game on time. Thats beaut, mate!, You beaut!, What a beaut!, or You bewdy!; may be called out when something good happens. Well here's the most thorough Aussie vocab video on the internet teaching you all . This Australian slang phrase is not as common as it once was. I hope your chooks turn into emus and kick your dunny down (referring to an outdoor dunny, an outside toilet). A sub-branch of Australian slang. Im really just tryna explain how Aussies speak.. Esky: cooler, insulated food and drink container 7. chook = A chicken (whether cooked, uncooked, on the farm, or located elsewhere). It might get wet here on the dining table. Crack the shits - Getting angry at someone or something. : Excellent! Often used in a negative sense regarding a person with an over-inflated opinion of themselves, e.g. bite your bum = An emphatic way of telling someone No! or disagreeing with them, e.g. If you do not wish to be offended, then please do not read any further. Perfect for hangovers and heartburn, but cheap. hes an arsey bastard. Basically a child who is so little they can only reach an adult's ankles. So I looked at G.A. Mild admonishment. Freedom on the Wallaby [poem by Henry Lawson, 16 May 1891] Robbo = Robert. Refreshment Do you mind helping me? I owned acreage in Speewah, just out of Kuranda and didnt know we were classed as that faraway from the rest of the world.. there ya go onya! as used in the song I come from a land down under. A call from the Dardanelles: Coo-ee wont you come?coo-ee = A call used in the bush, especially if lost, or to attract attention; also used to indicate a long distance, e.g. He was skiting about how good he is at footy. Scurvy has the dubious honor of being one of the oldest . In Australia, the terms bugger and buggery are relatively inoffensive (in the right context, they are only as offensive as the word damn); however, this usage is very different to other places, which is why the ABC television show Club Buggery (1995-1997) had problems being sold to overseas markets, since in other countries the term buggery is only known regarding its original meaning of anal intercourse (in 1998 the show was revamped as The Channel Nine Show). Very early in the morning - just before dawn, Insult and complain without taking a breath. Meaning: (Noun) The word outback is the innermost land in Australia, more remote than the bush. To have little or no chance of achieving something. The dinner was boring, so Steven decided to bail.. You can borrow my hammer; but, remember, its a boomerang. sticky beak = [1] Someone who is curious about someone elses business, when its actually none of their business. We find optimism and hope as we look to the future. Grant Hervey His mate nicked his girlfriend and he chucked a mental. Cold One Giggle Juice Diesel Hard Stuff Poison, Petrol, Oil Because it powers up. bitumen = A tarred road; from the bitumen used on roads. Also rendered as lammie. 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. Buried deep inside Tasmazia (the largest maze in the Southern Hemisphere) is a top Tasmanian attraction. If it was connected with Strachan, it could date back to his Skyhooks days (beginning in the 1970s), or it could even be connected to his fame as host of the TV childrens show Shirls Neighbourhood (1979-1983). was fired; got the sack), bullshit = A term which is used to refer to a lie, to something said that is disagreed with, or to a situation that is disagreed with), e.g. Russell Crowe tests his knowledge of Aussie and Kiwi slang. In other countries, rooted means a person finally found a place to stay for good. Cabbage Gardeners = Victorians. Derived from the imagined length of a bees genitalia. blower = Telephone, e.g. piss = Beer. Chrissy = Abbreviation of Christmas; can also be spelt as Chrissie. Meaning: (Noun) The word bush in Australian slang means getting away from civilization. Chuck a u-ie - To make a 180 degree turn. 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