Bottle-O: bottle shop, liquor store 5. The Christmas season is always a festive season no matter where you are. Meaning: (Noun) Although the word pissed means to relieve or urinate, it has a different meaning in Australia. They hadnt seen each other in ages, so when they caught up they had a real good chinwag. Tap to play GIF. Allan BorderAB = Allan Border, cricketer (Test captain of the Australian cricket team during 1984 to 1994). bugger = [1] Damn. Taken from the rhyming slang apples and spice for nice. In other Australian slang contexts, bugger means damn (damnation). He brought the teacher an apple, hes a real crawler. You can now say youre doing for a smoko if youre taking around a 10-15 minute break from work. For the uninitiated though, our local slang can seem really confusing. It is Australian slang that many people from all over the world use. Scurvy has the dubious honor of being one of the oldest . Particularly handy if youve forgotten the name of whoever youre referring to at the time. That dinner you made was grouse, Louise.. I would not have even considered that slippery dip would not be understood! = A light-hearted thanks to God for making it rain, inclusive of a request to make the rain continue (the intent is something like Good on ya, God, for making it rain; keep up the good work). stinker = A very hot day, e.g. 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. Simmons, Australia Day Address 2016 by Deng Thiak Adut, Australia Day Address 2015 by Ben Roberts-Smith VC MG, Australia Day Address 2014 by Ita Buttrose AO OBE, Australia Day Address 2013 by Kurt Fearnley OAM, Australia Day Address 2012 by Associate Professor Charlie Teo AM, Australia Day Address 2011 by Sir Michael Parkinson CBE, Australia Day Address 2010 by General Peter Cosgrove AC MC (Retd), Australia Day Address and Family Fun Fair RSVP, From sunrise to sunset Come together on Australia Day 2023 to Reflect, Respect and Celebrate, Winner announced! A hangover is the experience of various unpleasant physiological and psychological effects usually following the consumption of alcohol, such as wine, beer, and liquor.Hangovers can last for several hours or for more than 24 hours. Term of endearment used by Australians of European origin (chiefly Greek and Italian) referring to white Australians, based on Skippy the Bush Kangaroo. Exercise shoes also can be called joggers. Use this Aussie slang in your day-to-day conversations and Aussie might think you're one of their own. they had a bit of a bingle on the main road. Go on mate, choof off, get going. The Newcastle song [music video, sung by Bob Hudson] There are actually people not from WA and Vic who play footy (FOOTY = football game, not necessarily Victorian or AFL). in the nuddy - naked. frog and toad = Rhyming slang for road, e.g. Chicken. Thanks for the chuckle! Woop Woop = Somewhere very far away. That new pub looks alright, I think Ill sus it out. Links, Advance Australia Fair: How the song became the Australian national anthem Meaning: (Expression) In other places, the word sick refers to a person who is ill. Refreshment a few sangers short of a barbie = [See the entry: a few sandwiches short of a picnic.]. That blokes a bit strange; hes a few sandwiches short of a picnic. Bail The full phrase is Fair suck of the saveloy, but saveloy has long since been shortened to sav (a saveloy is a seasoned pork sausage). Just having an outright bad day or week? Don't get ahead of yourself, maintain a level head. Example: Gnarly! chuck = [1] Throw; e.g. You know, go where the big knobs hang out. 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). laughing gear = Teeth, mouth, e.g. Im going to the flip-slops store this afternoon. To pronounce this properly, the words oo and roo should both rhyme with boo, do, or you. Derived from combining 'schooner' and 'middy'. 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. Australian National University research shows using Australian slang in a foreign accent has a neutral impact on likability John Jarratt's initially charming psychopath from the Wolf Creek movies. piss = Beer. Many of these words were coined by adding the suffix -ie in the end (just like Aussie), but there are more rules. great Australian dream, the = The desire to own ones own home and block of land. Comes from the 1700s British word hooray. he was really cut when he got the sack, his girlfriend left him and he was really cut up about it. Makes a bit more sense than just she bangs like a dunny door! Meaning: (Noun) A booze bus is a police vehicle that chases after drunk drivers for violating traffic laws. Similar to the phrase Shell be apples. posted by Zozo at 7:46 AM on July 19, 2006. Similar to the phrase Dont get your panties in a twist. lol . Similar to get off the grass, get out of town. Another slang word for cigarette. He was stoked when he won the raffle. churchie = A church-goer; also used regarding students from Church of England schools. Musician, singer, instrumentalist or sound engineer. veisalgia. Chuck a spaz - To lose your temper. Beer holder, designed to allow the drinker to grasp onto their cold can without their hands freezing in the process. Come with us, were goin down the boozer. This is part of the Australia tradition of giving various names an o suffix, e.g. A glass of beer at 425ml (yes, we have many different drink measurements here! Example: Why on earth would you want a pet chook? Example: Put away the swag before the guests arrive. Example: Can we bring a slab to the fish and chip shops were heading to? An exclamation of frustration, annoyance, or angst over a negative occurrence; e.g. Its roots come from the British navy's use of lime juice to cure scurvy during the late 19th century. crawler = Someone who sucks up to authority figures, e.g. 'Bruce bailed' = Bruce isn't going to turn up. Really, really tired. We've compiled a list of 40 of the most common Australian slang terms so you can become an expert in speaking Aussie. Meaning: (Noun) In other countries, a mate is a persons significant other or spouse. Heaps Meaning: (Noun) Large amounts of objects that are piled together are called "heaps." Gotta love holidays with the relos.. I tried to learn algebra, but I couldnt get a handle on it. not the full quid = Someone who is perceived to be lacking in intelligence, a person who is not very bright; refers to lacking enough coin to make up a full quid (dollar or pound); similar to Hes only fifty cents to the dollar and a few cents short of a dollar. slant-eye = An Asian person (a derogatory term). The place where Australians pick up their grog, piss, turps, coldies, frothies, stubbies, tinnies and slabs. To bail is to cancel plans. Derived from knackers, a slang term for castanets. This Australian slang is also used as an insult. As crook as Rookwood - seriously ill. "Crook" being really sick, at death's door, and Rookwood being the biggest cemetery in Australia.. A dirty act. Happy. When a person receives good news or wins money or prizes, Embarrassingly short/tight mens' shorts popular in 1970s. 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 . Example: We only had a bottle of beer before we started to pash. Brissie = An abbreviation of Brisbane (the capital of Queensland). choof off = To depart, usually (but not always) said in a friendly manner, e.g. And so on. But, In North and South Australia, the word mate is slang for a friend. couldnt raffle a chook in a pub = Referring to someone who is incompetent. A fruit loved by most Aussies, some who even eat it with the Australian classic vegemite (a salty, distinct tasting spread). It is a mixed bag for a lot of the community, as the day traditionally commemorates the moment that the British first stuck their flag into Australian soil. Bodgies were regarded as uncouth louts. Similar to Take a hike. 125 Australian Slang Words & Phrases A Cold One - Beer Accadacca - How Aussies refer to Australian band ACDC Ankle Biter - Child Arvo - Afternoon ( S'Arvo - this afternoon!) People travel to Tasmania for many different reasons. Aussie Slang Air Con = Air Conditioner All over the show = disorganized; in chaos or disarray Arvo = Afternoon Aussie = Australian (pronounced 'Ozzie') Avo = Avocado Baz = shorthand for Barry Brekkie = Breakfast Capsicum = Red Pepper Coriander = Cilantro Date = Butt Dusty = Hungover Eskie = Cooler Box Extra Tasty Cheese = Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese [See the entry: Bandywallop.]. Can also be spelt as cooee. Lucy Everett Homfray beer oclock = A way of saying that its time for a beer. Dont lick your fingers. When you're swimming at the beach, 'going in' can mean going back to the shore and getting out of the water. bathers = Swimming costume; also known as a cossie (short for costume:, i.e. Crazy person, lunatic. Not the most romantic term, however. buy back the farm = To have Australian resources under Australian ownership; the farm referring to Australia. Days of thunder and glory:). The G'Day Aussie Button - 10 Aussie Phrases! You stay there, Ill get the drinks, its my shout. Not slang as such, but a well-known part of Australian pub culture. Sheena kissed Kylies boyfriend. Ugh. Moving abroad? Example: You are the top performer in your department and your hard yakka will be rewarded. gday cobber = Another way to say Hello mate or Good day to you, my friend. Derived from the practice of young male Aborigines going walkabout, heading off into the wilderness, to live alone for several months, as a rite of passage. Used in the term Aussie battler. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. 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). hollow legs = A reference to someone who is very hungry, or someone who is eating a lot, e.g. Typical symptoms of a hangover may include headache, drowsiness, concentration problems, dry mouth, dizziness, fatigue, gastrointestinal distress (e.g., vomiting . Excuse me, mate, can you tell me where the nearest pub is? Similar to the American word buddy. Barbie - Barbecue Bathers - Swimsuit Beauty! Similar to a few cents short of a dollar, a few sandwiches short of a picnic, a few sangers short of a barbie, and a couple of lamingtons short of a CWA meeting. Derived from the practice of young male Aborigines going walkabout, heading off into the wilderness, to live alone for several months, as a rite of passage. Jesus H. Christ! smoko - cigarette break. Heritage, history, and heroes; literature, legends, and larrikins. A flannelette shirt, a uniform of choice in Australia. dead-set drongo = Someone who is regarded as a total idiot, stupid, clumsy or worthless, e.g. Ive just paid all of my bills, and now Ive got bugger all money left. Usually consists of the most crudely shortened words and mates names. A lot seem to just make things up that nobody ever says just to fill up the pages of their books. cot case = Someone who should be put in a hospital bed (a hospital cot), usually regarding someone who is badly inebriated, but also used for someone who is mentally deranged. Soldiers at a Furphys water cart, World War OneGeebung = Somewhere very far away. 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). Its a bit of an old bomb. Food, commonly used to refer to bush tucker. Freedom on the Wallaby [poem by Henry Lawson, 16 May 1891] She had buckleys of getting to work on time. That may or may not be me, most days. Do you mind helping me? Any such words or phrases contained herein are listed here in an academic role, as a documentation of cultural expressions, with regards to establishing a historical record of slang usage. 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. Not necessarily intended as a derogatory term, but in modern times it may sometimes be regarded as derogatory even if not intended as such. chockers = [See the entry: chockablock.]. Go bite your bum, chum. Note that due to the nature of the algorithm, some results returned by your query may only be concepts, ideas or words . Damn, my lawn mowers buggered; Im gunna have to get it fixed. apples = Shell be apples, Its apples, or Everythings apples. Example: we have the finest beaches here in Straya. Our official name for Australian slang! bodgy = Something of dubious worth, e.g. Old Duck. The earliest published example located for give it a burl, Shirl is from 2005. Great post, thank you! But it is part of the Aussie vocabulary for a lot of folks. "It's not bush week." Posnov / Getty Images. = A line from the chorus of the song Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again, by The Angels; in public performances, it is common practice for the crowd to follow the line by jumping in with the response No way, get fucked, fuck off!, chanted in tune with the music. This means there are 19 expressions identified as Australian, plus the two rhyming slang expressions. 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. walkabout = To head off somewhere without telling people where youve gone; to travel aimlessly, 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. Cockie - Cocakatoo, farmer. stubbie = A short bottle of beer (also spelt stubby). Genuine. dropkick = Someone who is dumb or an idiot. He raged at the blue light disco all night long., To be excited about something. chink = A Chinese person; usually considered derogatory. We definitely use way more slang than any of us would ever realise! big-noting = When someone puffs up their own importance, e.g. Cobber - A very good friend. bugger off = Leave me alone; go away. The local general store, deli or corner shop. Balmain basket weavers = Inner-city trendies, or left-wingers; from the Sydney suburb of Balmain, once a poor suburb, but later populated by middle class trendies. Mollie rocked up to Brads party, half an hour late.. Thats a nice car youve got there; shes a beauty alright. Also called a googy egg, although that phrase is normally used with children, e.g. Chuck a uey is commonly said when driving to make a u-turn. When that idiot crashed into my car, I was spewin. Committed to fostering the Australian spirit all year round. Under the Southern Cross I Stand [the Australian cricket teams victory song], E. J. Brady Taken from the rhyming slang apples and spice for nice. sook = [1] To sulk, e.g. If you really want to go to the fair, go. Mary Gilmore Throw some, A person who is considered unsophisticated or unrefined, commonly associated by Aussies with someone of. I didnt know that was going to happen. Bloody brilliant! Have a decko at that!. Little Johnny (John Howard)Little Johnny = John Howard (Prime Minister of Australia, 1996-2007), who was tagged in the media as little Johnny Howard (although at 59, or 175cm, he was about average height; Howard was taller than Prime Minister Bob Hawke, who never received the somewhat derogatory nickname of little, even though Hawke stood at 57, or 170cm). Aw mate you were a bit legless last night!, Lipstick. Ready for a visit Down Under now? Here's the full list: sanger dunny bogan daks strides spit the dummy shoot through like a Bondi tram sparky drongo thunderbox gum sucker bushmans clock = A kookaburra (a bird whose calls can be very loud and long in the morning). aerial ping-pong = Australian Rules Football; a reference to the high kicks and leaps (such as in marking the ball). dob = To inform on, e.g. (Hopefully, this means that we will not endlessly discuss Decaff, pancakes, maple syrup, tentacle porn, IHOP, the taste of human flesh, Australian Slang, hangover pasta, a swear jar, cellphones, bacon cake, how much they hate pineapples, overtime wages, Black Holes, Roger Rabbit, Disney, Beauty and the Beast, what would make a good Pet . And the big men fly BS = An abbreviation of the word bullshit (referring to a lie, to something said that is disagreed with, or to a situation that is disagreed with), e.g. Others sprung forth from our many Indigenous languages, or our extremely varied culture. Meaning: The Australian slang Chrissie means Christmas. What is a bogan and why doesnt anyone like them? Also an Aussie tradition at any sporting event. We fanged it out of there. See: 1) Drop Bear, Scientific name: Thylarctos plummetus, The Australian Museum Example: I know what youre talking about. A doovelacki - a thing. Australian literature Example: Fair dinkum! When she became pregnant, her boyfriend shot through like a Bondi tram. Find out more or contact me. Meaning: (Noun) Arvo is Australian slang or an abbreviation for the word afternoon.. Bonza= fantastic/wonderful. Fair dinkum, thats what happened. 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). Distinct from crook, meaning criminal. Someone whos being a bit whingy or is seeking attention, ie my dog. 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