Heritage, history, and heroes. Im keen.. get out of here = An expression of disbelief, e.g. Chuck a spaz - To lose your temper. He fell when walking down the sand dune at the beach, and went A over T. Fair dinkum, thats what happened. But it is part of the Aussie vocabulary for a lot of folks. give something a try, e.g. ron = A contraction of later on, e.g. 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 . A over T =Arse over tits, i.e. Cup, The = The Melbourne Cup; the famous horse race conducted every first Tuesday in November. skite = Boast, e.g. Ditch, the = The Tasman Sea, as the ditch between Australia and New Zealand; sometimes pronounced as the dutch, as a reference to the New Zealand style of pronouncing vowels. Now I use it all the time. Of all the English-speaking countries, Australian slang words are probably the most interesting. Often depicted as someone with a strong Australian accent, who swears, drinks a lot of beer, and who has very few social graces; stereotyped as wearing (in the heat) shorts, blue t-shirt, and thongs (footwear), with a tinnie or stubbie of beer in his hand. An Australian version of a redneck, associated with cheap tattoos, bad teeth and atrocious style of clothing. Taken from the rhyming slang apples and spice for nice. Shut up, or Ill bonk you on the noggin (i.e. blotto = A reference to someone who is very drunk, e.g. Pleased. Often accompanied by mate or a friendly slap on the back. But, In North and South Australia, the word mate is slang for a friend. earbashing = To talk non-stop, to talk incessantly, or to tell someone off, e.g. For such a popular and comfy pair of shoes, the word, Underwear or panties. Go on, get outta here. Hey mate, want a lift? Also referred to as. Can also be used when inviting someone to have a fight, e.g. Similar to the term town bike, e.g. Bottle-ache Life Lenses Used from the mid-19th to the early 20th century. Thongs are slang for something completely different in Australia see below. Example: Dont forget to pack your bathers because were going to the beach. Derived from the gold rush days, when people fossicked for gold. bathers = Swimming costume; also known as a cossie (short for costume:, i.e. Feeling inspired to learn more weird quirks from around the English-speaking world? Thats BS!, William BuckleyBuckleys chance = Low chance or no chance of something happening, e.g. Meaning yes, true, 100%, most definitely. That chicken was shithouse. Commie = A Communist; also rendered as Commo. Chuck a wobbly - Lose your temper. This Australian slang term is popular amongst teens and young adults. Example: Dont forget to go to the store in the arvo. The desert. Its a beautiful place and well worth visiting. Barbie - Barbecue Bathers - Swimsuit Beauty! off like a brides nightie = To depart very quickly, e.g. I know! They dont just sell milk. This is part of the Australia tradition of giving various names a zza suffix, e.g. 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). Thats the biggest load of bullshit Ive ever heard!, Since the accident, the boss wont let me drive the truck now; thats bullshit!. He raged at the blue light disco all night long., To be excited about something. 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. Taking a Wineglass Bay Cruise in Tasmania, Go for gold: 18 things to do in Bendigo in 2023. like a house on fire = People who get on well together, e.g. Meaning: (Noun) Aussies refer to a liquor store as a bottle shop or Bottle-o. The bulge in the lycra briefs' forward-facing extremity resembles . a few cents short of a dollar = [See the entry: a few sandwiches short of a picnic.]. Distinct from the British term stinker, which refers to someone who is not very nice. Asian = Not a slang term as such, but included here so as to clear up any confusion that overseas visitors may have. Australians invented boxed wine and celebrate its invention through games ( Goon of Fortune was another addition to the AND) and a rich array of words, including boxie, box monster, Dapto. its all over Red Rover = Indicating the finish of something, e.g. swimming costume) or Speedos (from the brand-name Speedos, manufacturer of bathers). spit the dummy = Have a tantrum, get angry, be of bad temper. That place is such a crock.. 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. A Book for Kids [by C. J. Dennis, 1921] Rarely used nowadays. 03. Bottle-O: bottle shop, liquor store 5. Gumsuckers = People from the state of Victoria. Agnes L. Storrie (Agnes L. Kettlewell), The Bastard from the Bush [poem, circa 1900] 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 . bo peep = Look, e.g. Shes up the duff. Davo, Jacko, Johno, Robbo, Stevo, and Tommo (David, Jack, John, Robert, Steve, and Tom). compo = Workers compensation, also known as workers comp. 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. rough end of the pineapple = Used in reference to someone getting a raw deal. first cab off the rank = To be the first to take advantage of an opportunity; similar to first in, best dressed; from getting the first taxi cab from a queue of taxis (a taxi rank). Meaning: (Noun) The word billy is not a person, but a teapot. Note that due to the nature of the algorithm, some results returned by your query may only be concepts, ideas or words . Yes, the animal. When youre gobsmacked by something it means you are shocked it happened or surprised you saw what you did. 3. Dont ask him to play, hes a bit of a sook. Its like having your own language which sort of sounds like gibberish. The last time I went home my entire family made fun of me saying they couldnt understand a word I was saying. Buckley and Nunn Mens Store, street viewyouve got two chances = Low chance or no chance of something happening. Geez, fair suck of the sauce bottle, give me a go. A term arising from the vast sandy deserts of Western Australia; also, sandgroper is the name of a burrowing insect found in Western Australia, belonging to the Cylindrachetidae family). Example: Did you bring the sanger I asked you to make? opinions are like arseholes, everyones got one = A phrase used to denigrate someones opinion. When you're swimming at the beach, 'going in' can mean going back to the shore and getting out of the water. The name derives from the fact that these stubby beers are short in comparison to their 750ml bottles cousins. give it a burl, Shirl = An expanded form of the phrase Give it a burl. bailed up = Originally a reference to the demand made by bushrangers (who would say to their victims Bail up!, similar to Stand and deliver!), but now refers to someone being stopped, usually in an inconvenient manner or for a disagreement (to corner someone); 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. 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. Meaning: (Verb) Reckon is Australian slang for for sure. It is used when a person is sure or agrees with another persons statement. boongs = Derogatory name for Aborigines; also used for Papua New Guineans (PNG used to be a territory of Australia). Up a gum tree = In dire trouble, in a quandary. What do you think this is? A crybaby. Now listen mate, I need to splash the boots. blue = [1] A disagreement or fight, e.g. Underwear or panties. bar hopping bending an elbow boozing catching a buzz day drinking drinking like a fish Singular: Skip. Also, some of these Australian slang words and phrases are only used in certain states which makes sense. Meaning: (Noun) Lappy is an Australian slang and a shortened word for laptop.. Within the term there is an implied joke about Queenslanders spending their time bending the bananas before they are sent off to be sold. Ever wanted to increase your Aussie slang from just 'shrimp on the barbie? 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). Meaning: (Noun) Straya is short for Australia. Most locals use this term when talking about their beloved country. Rock music and pop music (videos) A silly-billy. A fruit loved by most Aussies, some who even eat it with the Australian classic vegemite (a salty, distinct tasting spread). You will hear them scream 'Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi' Oldies. I know about 1/2 of them from Aussie YouTubers I follow & knowing Australians in real life, but a bunch are new to my American English vocabulary! Meaning: (Expression) The expression You little ripper! is Australian slang that means fantastic.. When youre feeling crook, youre either feeling unwell or angry. arseholes = People who are considered to be not nice, e.g. Anywhere that is rather rundown and/or derelict. Have a butchers at this. in like Flynn = To seize an opportunity, often used in referring to a sexual opportunity; from the alleged activities of the Australian actor Errol Flynn. 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. av a go = Strine for Have a go, i.e. What is summer without one of these? whinge = To complain, moan, whine, especially used when there is little reason for complaint, when there is no point complaining, or when the matter seems trivial, e.g. Sheena kissed Kylies boyfriend. Ugh. 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. Haha, I guess its just not something my friends or family seem to say! City of Churches = Adelaide, the capital of South Australia. Example: We dont like you coz youre a stuck-up! blower = Telephone, e.g. 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). The word cobber is quintessentially Australian (definitely not English); although it is now mainly used by much older Australians (just like the term dig to refer to a friend). Its like we have an honesty complex or something. that cake was massive, it was gi-normous; can also be spelt as ginormous. Example: You always bail on your friends! "It's not bush week." Posnov / Getty Images. Also called a 'butcher' Adelaide and a 'glass' in Perth and Melbourne. Shes been in bed with a wog (referring to someone being ill, but with a double entendre of being in bed with a person of Southern European or Mediterranean extraction). cant be arsed = Dont feel like doing something, not in the mood to do something, cant be bothered, e.g. Jack Moses Im fair dinkum about this!; or to express incredulousness, e.g. Not bloody chook again!, An exclamation of surprise, popularised by the Crocodile Hunter (RIP), An injustice. Musician, singer, instrumentalist or sound engineer. Meaning: (Adjective) The word rooted in Australia is slang for something broken. Someone who is easily upset or who complains about little things. Why do you keep skipping math class? Expensive. See: IAC list on Trove. Not a swear word, bloody is generally used for extra emphasis. Another slang word for cigarette. It might get wet here on the dining table. Or are you a big, Read More Visiting Tasmazia & the tiny village of Lower CrackpotContinue, Wineglass Bay is one of the prettiest beaches in Australia, regularly making lists of the top ten (pretty high praise when you consider Oz has over 10,000 of them). Sandgropers = Western Australians. not a dramatic event). 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). This is part of the Australia tradition of giving various names an o suffix, e.g. And the big men fly Dont come the raw prawn with me!. In fact, according to lexicographer Bruce Moore, there are more than 175 UK regional dialect terms in our beloved Australian slang. chuck = [2] To vomit, to chuck up, to throw up, e.g. do = To bash or fight someone, e.g. A divvy vandivvy van = Divisional van; a police vehicle, based upon a utility vehicle design, with a lockable rear section, used to transport prisoners (sometimes referred to as a paddy wagon); can also be spelt as divvie van. Geebung and Speewah are also used in a similar manner, although these are names of actual places (both in Queensland); in this regard, their situation is similar to Timbuctoo, located in Africa (formerly part of the French Sudan colony; now in Mali, and spelt Timbuktu). He put the bite on her for a loan. Can also be spelt as cooee. Example: You built a tree house? Can also be used as a sarcastic response to something obvious. Lucy Everett Homfray bust up = A disagreement or fight, e.g. go south til your hat floats = A relatively polite way of telling someone to go drown themselves, e.g. Meaning: (Noun) A dunny is an Australian slang that means toilet. Get passed over for a promotion? 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 . 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). King Gee = A successful clothing brand in Australia; the phrase King Gee was a slang expression referring to the reigning monarch of the time, King George V, hence King G (King Gee) was slang for the tops or the greatest. built like a brick dunny = Someone of a solid and heavy build, e.g. Sickie - taking a day off being sick ( usually a hangover) Sinbin - see panel van. Similar to the term yall (you all), as used in the southern states of the USA. Its almost Halloween. The Institute of Australian Culture bushranger = A criminal of the 19th century who lived in the bush and robbed people, especially travelers. sus it out = Check it out, check on something, look at something, investigate, e.g. If you do not wish to be offended, then please do not read any further. Discover the best things to do in Ballarat on a day or weekend trip from Melbourne. Buried deep inside Tasmazia (the largest maze in the Southern Hemisphere) is a top Tasmanian attraction. 2. A crybaby. clocked = To have hit someone, e.g. crook = [1] Ill, sick, unwell, e.g. Comes from the 1700s British word hooray. sticky beak = [2] Having an unwarranted look into someone elses business, e.g. Facebook, everyones fave social media site. Mushrooms, yum. Timeline of Australian history and culture sticky beak = [1] Someone who is curious about someone elses business, when its actually none of their business. Your email address will not be published. Do you mind helping me? veisalgia. Go via all the big things. Aussie battlers = Australians who are not rich, battling against lifes odds. Who doesnt love a good pizza with mushies? Can be applied to any noun person, place or item. done like a dogs dinner = To come a cropper; also rendered as done like a dinner. Excuse me, mate, can you tell me where the nearest pub is? Similar to the American word buddy. dinkum = Genuine, authentic, on the level, e.g. 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). 3. Addition is Dry as a dead Dingoes dong, Thanks for your suggestions, Russell. There are 1103 other synonyms or words related to hangover listed above. Get dumped? Visiting Tasmazia & the tiny village of Lower Crackpot, Wine Not? Thongs are slang for a pair of flip-flops. Your parents. Excellent. This Australian slang phrase is not as common as it once was. [poem, 3 July 1906]. About east. Meaning: (Phrase) The phrase a cold one is an Aussie slang phrase for beer. Na, its in woop woop, cant be bothered going that far. Somewhere in the middle of nowhere or very far away. Lets stay at home this weekend. He got the bullet from work (i.e. Lets be friends! duffer = A hapless person, e.g. Sorry, I cant lend you any money, I havent got a brass razoo [See the entry: brass razoo.]. Example: I reckon to agree with the idea of you going back to school. connie = A tram conductor (now outdated, since the removal of conductors from the trams in Melbourne). But perhaps I'm wrong, since I assume you and Adam have done your philological research! Meaning: (Expression) Crikey is an expression and Australian slang that is used when a person is surprised. Heaps Meaning: (Noun) Large amounts of objects that are piled together are called "heaps." 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. Mary thought Jarred was super spunky.. Im as dry as a nuns nasty; based upon a disrespectful reference to a nuns private parts from lack of sexual activity. Find out more or contact me. = word for Englishman; supposedly comes from Pomegranate, which was the color they turned in the sun in Australia. Maybe its just NSW then who knows! See: 1) Drop Bear, Scientific name: Thylarctos plummetus, The Australian Museum Aggro (or Agro) When you are mad at someone or something, you're aggroshort for "aggravated". A U-turn. Warnie = Shane Warne, the famous cricketer. The G'Day Aussie Button - 10 Aussie Phrases! Mary Hannay Foott Similar to the phrase Shell be right. In this article, we divide all the Australian slang words into three main groups: slang abbreviations ending in -ie (barbie, sunnies), slang abbreviations ending in -o (e.g. Meaning: (Noun) In other countries, a mate is a persons significant other or spouse. Mines worn down. no wuckin furries = Not a problem; an adaptation of No fuckin worries. she gave him curry when he got back late from the pub. The stereotypical Aussie accent is considered to be ocker. When I was just in Australia I could never understand what people meant by avro. Unhinged . Im using my lappy to write this blog post now. Similar to Take a hike. Slot machines. Davo = David. spat the dummy = To have a tantrum, get angry, be of bad temper; e.g. Our official name for Australian slang! the liver needs to detoxify the bloodstream so it uses water from other parts of the body including the brain to do it. Bazza = Barry. People travel to Tasmania for many different reasons. that car is useless, its shithouse. or a piss, a scratch and a good look around (SMH, 19 April 2017). He got the arse from work the other day (i.e. Hey mate, take a squiz at this blog post. 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). Also an Aussie tradition at any sporting event. This Australian slang dictionary will have you speaking the local lingo in no time at all! dirty on = To be unhappy with someone, e.g. chewy on your boot = A derogatory phrase called out at AFL matches (the imputation being that the caller hopes that the footballer has chewing gum stuck on his boot, so that he cant kick the ball properly). fugly = Someone who is regarded as fucking ugly. Everyone turns up in their vehicles, there's a raging party and they sleep/pass out in their swags, alone or if the night has worked out well, with company. Swimsuit but only in some parts of the country. = A young, obnoxious personparticularly someone who drives like a jackass, doing burnouts, donuts, and speeding, = Elevator (what, were these people colonized by the Brits or something). I tried to learn algebra, but I couldnt get a handle on it. Its a bit of an old bomb. Aggro - Aggressive or Angry Ambo - Ambulance Ankle Biter = Used to refer to a child. Macca's. 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