He really thinks hes the bees knees, doesnt he?. dead marine = An empty beer bottle (possibly of US origin or reference thereto). 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. rough as guts = Someone who appears to be uncouth, uncultured, and lacking social refinement, e.g. They hadnt seen each other in ages, so when they caught up they had a real good chinwag. Henry Kendall shattered = Very tired, exhausted. When that idiot crashed into my car, I was spewin. yonks = A long time, e.g. 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). The term derives from the employment of Chinese as non-union labour and strike-breakers (i.e. bathers = Swimming costume; also known as a cossie (short for costume:, i.e. Phrase/term . Henry Lawson bugger all = Very little or nothing, e.g. That blokes a bit strange; hes a few sandwiches short of a picnic. garbo = Garbage man; the person who comes along in a truck to collect your rubbish. You know, strain the potatoes. he did him over. no dramas = Not a problem, its all okay, everything is fine, this is not a drama (i.e. In earlier times (when New South Wales was the main area of settlement in Australia), it was used to refer to native-born Australians in general (regarding those of British-European descent, as the term did not include the Aborigines). I cant be arsed to cook dinner tonight. Hes just a blow-in. Then toss a coin to decide who will answer the question: Heads = Ask, meaning you can ask anyone else the question Tails = Tell, meaning you have to answer the question yourself You can't change the question after flipping the coin Suggested questions connie = A tram conductor (now outdated, since the removal of conductors from the trams in Melbourne). Stevo = Steven, or Stephen. piss = Beer. Pozzy : position. She is a "root rat" She's a bit of a "root rat" That chick is a "root rat" by David Clarke February 2, 2005. rough end of the pineapple = Used in reference to someone getting a raw deal. bush pig = Someone with little or no manners, a badly-behaved person. The knowledge of Aussie slang would help international students studying in Australia in various way. shell be apples = Everything will be alright, everything will be apples. You should have seen the way those soldiers charged the enemy, they were as game as Ned Kelly!, gander = To look, e.g. Brekkie The most important meal of the day, "brekkie" means breakfast. 5) drop bears, IAC list on Trove. Youre a bit of a silly duffer, arent you? Possibly derived from an unproductive or worthless mine, termed a duffer. Hey, come and have a gander at this!. boomer = A large kangaroo (such as in the Rolf Harris song about Six white boomers). shithouse = [2] No good, e.g. Very good! full as a goog = Full up, eaten to ones limit, eaten too much, e.g. Correction is Give it a burl Shirl (probably related to Shirley Strachan of the band Skyhooks) Today mate is more common as in Gday mate v Gday cobber. point the bone = To wish ill upon someone; from the practice of Aboriginal witch doctors, who would point a bone at someone in order to place a curse upon them. He brought the teacher an apple, hes a real crawler. fugly = Someone who is regarded as fucking ugly. Im a bit sus of the tyres on my car, I think theyre no good, I think that used-car dealer is a bit sus. Thesaurus. budgie smugglers = Small tight-fitting bathers (swimming costume) worn by men. cow cocky = A dairy farmer. When the English language was exported, English took on another form of it's own. 'Bruce bailed' = Bruce isn't going to turn up. ethnic = A non-Anglo person; in common usage, ethnics usually refers to non-Anglo Europeans. Sometimes abbreviated as dig. B&S = Bachelors and Spinsters; being a reference to a Bachelors and Spinsters Ball, a dance party arranged for single people, or humourously referring to a gathering that is said to look like one. youse = You all; you guys. Jack Moses Shut up, or Ill bonk you on the noggin (i.e. no wuckers = Not a problem; an adaptation of No wuckin furries. 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. Derived from the gold rush days, when people fossicked for gold. Bali belly noun diarrhoea, as suffered by travellers to South-East Asia. Cart Made famous by the ill-fated former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, who enjoyed using Australian slang to speak to the . spunk rat n Australian a sexually attractive young person. [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.]. durry = A cigarette, e.g. 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. lol . as ugly as a hatful of arseholes = A negative reference to someones looks. Chrissy = Abbreviation of Christmas; can also be spelt as Chrissie. Your email address will not be published. Bogans or just some blokes having a good time?bogan = Someone who is perceived as being uncouth, uncultured, and of a lower socio-economic class (excepting cashed-up bogans); stereotyped as someone who wears flannelette shirts, smokes cigarettes (especially Winnie Blues, i.e. Horny Aussie spunk rat Steve is always on the prowl for other hot and horny men for rugged one-on-one sex and group action in his pursuit of the elixir of life: manjuice. , here's our guide to the best (and worst) of Australian slang. Excuse me, mate, can you tell me where the nearest pub is? Similar to the American word buddy. fizzer = Something that fails to live up to expectations, e.g. Banana Benders = Queenslanders; as Queensland is the state where a lot of bananas are grown, being located in the tropical area of Australia. boozer = [2] Someone who drinks a lot of alcoholic drinks, especially beer. 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. coon = Derogatory name for Aborigines (from the American usage regarding Negros). 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. The phrase has several longer variations, each ending with a reference to a strong wind, such as She bangs like a dunny door in a cyclone / hurricane / gale / high wind / Southerly / storm / wind. Davo, Jacko, Johno, Robbo, Stevo, and Tommo (David, Jack, John, Robert, Steve, and Tom). Captain James CookCaptain Cook = Rhyming slang for look, e.g. He was pretty toey about having to stay inside all day. = A phrase used against someone using an item too much, e.g. Block has a few meanings but the more Aussie one is your head. All-purpose intensifying adjective. = An advertising slogan for Bonox drink; subsequently used in a jocular teasing fashion to give hitchhikers false hope of getting a lift, e.g. Go on mate, choof off, get going. Lucy Everett Homfray 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. Australians are generally a very easy-going bunch, and this is often reflected in how they speak. 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. goog = An egg, e.g. boardies = An abbreviation of board shorts (bathers or swimwear which look like shorts). Possibly derived from arc welding, whereby sparks fly out (sparks flying refers to an argument or fight). Flag. bundle = A lot of money, a bundle of money, e.g. Apple Isle = Tasmania. Gor blimey, I ate too much, Im as full as a goog. My TV wont work anymore, its cactus! (its cactus is similar to its carked it). sus = Suspicious; something worthy of suspicion; someone or something thought to be a bit dodgy, e.g. Or fair suck of the sav. 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). He looks a bit down in the mouth; hes about as happy as a bastard on Fathers Day. they were often hired to work during a union strike, or to work in spite of work bans); Chinese were regarded as being linked with the spread of leprosy, and as that disease can make the skin appear scabby, Chinese non-union labour and strike-breakers were called scabs. billy lid = Rhyming slang for kid (child). Gods own country = A reference to Australia, or parts thereof, as a paradise on earth. the car is not much chop, but it gets you from A to B. Can also refer to someone who is perceived to be a bit mad or crazy. Aussie Rules = Australian Rules Football. Thesaurus > Synonym of spunk-rat. Usually used regarding men. cleanskin = Someone without any criminal convictions, or in other circumstances someone with a clean sheet. 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). P. R. Stephensen Hello. Winfield Blue cigarettes), swears a lot, drinks beer a lot, and has a mullet haircut. skite = Boast, e.g. Singular: snag, e.g. An exclamation of frustration, annoyance, or angst over a negative occurrence; e.g. barney = To have a big disagreement, or a fight, e.g. (my emphases). Your email address will not be published. chuck = [1] Throw; e.g. gets ridden a lot (like a bike). Cup, The = The Melbourne Cup; the famous horse race conducted every first Tuesday in November. 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). Bluey - bluebottle jellyfish. tough as fencing wire = Someone or something that is very tough. sweet as = Awesome, fantastic, really good, terrific, e.g. arse . 2) Drop bears target tourists, study says, Australian Geographic How ya goin? Derived from dunnekin (also: dunegan, dunikin, dunnakin, dunniken, dunnyken), from a joining of danna (slang for dung, excrement) with ken (slang for house). dillybag = A small bag, from the Aboriginal term for a bag or basket. Davo, Jacko, Johno, Robbo, Stevo, and Tommo (David, Jack, John, Robert, Steve, and Tom). stoush = A fight or brawl, e.g. He got the bullet from work (i.e. 33. he build the shed, but its a bit of a bodgy job; similar to the term dodgy, and possibly related to the term botched (to carry out a task badly, or carelessly; to botch up a job). Marie E. J. Pitt drink with the flies = To drink alone, especially regarding drinking beer alone. Hes got a real down on him for smashing his car; also rendered as a downer. bottle-o = A bottle shop, especially a drive-through bottle shop. Literature, legends, and larrikins. Nationality [poem by Mary Gilmore, 12 May 1942] that cake was massive, it was gi-normous; can also be spelt as ginormous. We fanged it out of there. 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). Whoever complied this list has never been north of Victoria.. so much great stuff not included, this needs a complete overhaul. buy back the farm = To have Australian resources under Australian ownership; the farm referring to Australia. verb 1. to depart, leave: Come on, let's bail. Early music (videos) Australian slang, also known as 'Strine' is widely used by Australian people. 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. It had rained that much, the ground was wet enough to bog a duck. Get the root rat mug. ], bugger = [2] An annoying person (usually used regarding males), e.g. Whilst the word began as an acronym, with ANZAC correctly spelt with capital letters, it has a modern usage as a noun, with a meaning wider than that of the ANZAC military organization, and it is therefore now also correctly spelt with just its initial letter capitalised, i.e. A goog is an egg (which tend to be very full inside). Similar to the phrase not worth a brass razoo. A country dunnydunny = Toilet (bog, crapper, loo, shitter, water closet). Mild admonishment. A person . bickies = Biscuits (cookies in American terminology); can also be spelt as bikkies (singular: bickie, bikkie, bicky, or bikky). great Australian dream, the = The desire to own ones own home and block of land. Bush telly "Bush. 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). give something a try, e.g. Have a Captain Cook at this. [See the entry: brass razoo.]. frog and toad = Rhyming slang for road, e.g. black velvet. Derived from dinkum. Out of a Cornflakes packet? pash = Passionate kissing of a long duration. all alone like a country dunny = Someone on their own, or someone who is lonely. Shes a dead set stunner, Im dead set against that. she gave him curry when he got back late from the pub. bonzer = Excellent, e.g. cuppa = A cup of tea, or a cup of coffee, e.g. Mary Gilmore See: IAC list on Trove. Go bite your bum, chum. No budgie smugglers ? dud = Defraud, e.g. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. What do you think this is? [See the entry: youve got two chances.]. Aussie battlers = Australians who are not rich, battling against lifes odds. Hes a real little bugger, isnt he?. galah = Someone who is regarded as a fool or an idiot; e.g. From a reference to an outdoor toilet. Similar to a few cents short of a dollar, a few sangers short of a barbie, a couple of lamingtons short of a CWA meeting, and a stubbie short of a six pack. Spunk-rat sexually attractive person Fuck Off, Were Full sign on a fencefuck off, were full = A nationalistic slogan against immigration, often depicted upon a map of Australia. all over bar the shouting = A reference to something which is not yet finished, but where the outcome is certain. noggin = Head, e.g. He was skiting about how good he is at footy. he barracks for Collingwood. all over the place like a mad womans shit = A real mess, untidy; a person who is a bit flighty, someone who hasnt got their act together. The Encyclopdia Britannica defines slang as "unconventional words or phrases that express either something new or something old in a new way. Also rendered as Send er down, Hughie! or Send it down, Hughie!. = 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). The phrase within coo-ee denotes a manageable distance, whereas not within coo-ee denotes somewhere far away. Top Enders = People from that area of the NT from Katherine north. Point Percy at the porcelain = To urinate (Percy is slang for a penis). Mu Also rendered as lammie. Similar to buggered, knackered, shattered. spunk google books The following definitions and usage are from: Dalzell -The New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English, 2nd Edition. Davo = David. he was carrying on like a pork chop. Dont do that again, or Ill knock your block off. duck-shoving = To move things around, to jockey for position, or to evade responsibility. he was really cut when he got the sack, his girlfriend left him and he was really cut up about it. apples = Shell be apples, Its apples, or Everythings apples. The word has been recorded in this sense since the 18th century. Also rendered as parmi or parmo. 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. Babylon NG. couldnt raffle a chook in a pub = Referring to someone who is incompetent. dead-set. arsey = Someone who is considered lucky, e.g. spirit, vim. hoo roo = Goodbye. Western Australians. (Originally illicit) relations of white male and black female. glassed = To smash someone (usually in the face) with a glass, commonly in a pub fight, e.g. Fair crack of the whip. brass razoo = A reference to a (non-existent) worthless coin, e.g. A Furphy water cartfurphy = A rumour. carry on like a pork chop = Someone carrying on in an unduly agitated manner, e.g. bucks night = A grooms party held prior to his wedding, a males-only occasion; also referred to as a bucks party; from the idea of a young deer (a buck) reaching adulthood. Bush week?. earbash. bathers. dag = Someone who is not fashionable, e.g. Hi, what about stick your beak in or nosey parker and knackers & knackered, One correction and one addition it was so obvious that even Blind Freddie could have seen it, even Blind Freddie could have done it. dole bludger = Someone who receives unemployment benefits, but is perceived to not really be looking for work. on the piss = Drinking alcohol, or drinking alcohol excessively. Can be used for emphasis, e.g. Also abbreviated as Gropers. Basically stands for a 'Bastards & Spinsters Ball' and they used to be a way for young singles to meet in country towns. compo = Workers compensation, also known as workers comp. clocked = To have hit someone, e.g. beaut = Something that is great, e.g. Meaning everything will be alright. ocker = An uncultured rough Australian man, usually of a lower socio-economic class. I mentioned this in passing amongst some American friends. Also rendered as everythings apples or its apples. drongo = Someone who is an idiot, stupid, clumsy or worthless, e.g. gday cobber = Another way to say Hello mate or Good day to you, my friend. The phrase is based on spunky in the sense of spirited, and is influenced also by spunk in the sexual sense. he went berko when he was told he was sacked. Dont ask him to play, hes a bit of a sook. bloody. Chuck us the stick over here, Hey, chuck us a can of beer, would ya?. Contents 1 Main characters 1.1 Zoey Brooks 1.2 Dustin Brooks 1.3 Chase Matthews Wikipedia, List of Mr. Show episodes This is a list of all 30 episodes of the comedy television series Mr. Show. bloody oath = Too right, thats the truth, an affirmation of a truth, e.g. Folk music and bush music (videos) Account & Lists Returns & Orders. 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. Hes filthy on her for flirting with his brother, Shes filthy on him for spending the night at the pub; similar to dirty on. Australian literature 4) Cant bear em: how GPS is helping to track drop bears, The Conversation Derived from the rumours men swapped with each other when gathered at water carts (many of which used to have the brand name on them of the Shepparton manufacturing company called J. Furphy & Sons); especially applies to a rumour or story which is untrue or which sounds unlikely to be true. The earliest published example located for give it a burl, Shirl is from 2005. Ill do you!; also as do over, e.g. 26 Comments "G'day cobber!" (a greeting used by an older generation of Australians)A collection of Australian slang words and phrases. stubbie = A short bottle of beer (also spelt stubby). someone who doesnt work very hard, or doesnt work at all. Thats a nice car youve got there; shes a beauty alright. put the fangs in = To ask someone for a loan, to attempt to borrow money. For example, when it comes to fashionable clothing, Big blokes have always had the rough end of the pineapple [ref.]. Also spelt ooroo. FAQ = Acronym for Fair Average Quality; not normally used now, especially as it would be confused with the modern acronym of FAQ, meaning Frequently Asked Questions. as used in the song I come from a land down under. earbashing = To talk non-stop, to talk incessantly, or to tell someone off, e.g. buggered = [2] Very tired, exhausted; e.g. its all over Red Rover = Indicating the finish of something, e.g. 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). Queensland: beautiful one day, perfect the next = An advertising catch phrase for the Queensland tourist industry. 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. Sheila initially was how Aussies would refer to Irish women, but eventually the name stuck as slang for women in general. Top Enders = People from the Northern Territory; Territorians. Find below our ever-growing list of common Australian Slang words you could expect to find at some point when conversing with an Australian. a reference to foreign countries). fair go = To have fair treatment, e.g. Similar to giving someone the boot, or giving someone the flick. Tom wasnt within coo-ee of the town. falling head over heels, e.g. An alternative usage is She bangs like a shithouse door. Davo cant go into work today, because hes real crook. So I looked at G.A. 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. blotto = A reference to someone who is very drunk, e.g. Davo, Jacko, Johno, Robbo, Stevo, and Tommo (David, Jack, John, Robert, Steve, and Tom). Derived from the way in which some Australians pronounce the word Australian (which becomes Ostralian, or Strine). Bananalanders = Queenslanders; i.e. chockablock = Full, e.g. dead horse = Rhyming slang for sauce, usually regarding tomato sauce. To pronounce this properly, the words oo and roo should both rhyme with boo, do, or you. Can also be spelt as bonza. A. G. Stephens That expression, maybe only in Sydney, was Shot through like a Bondi tram,. Rex Ingamells Australian Slang True blue, fair dinkum, ridgy-didge; the Australian vocabulary is chockas with random terms and phrases that essentially mean very little. dry as a nuns nasty = Very dry, or very thirsty, e.g. 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. Similar to the phrase Shell be right. Would you like a googy egg? (can also be spelt googie egg). Australian Army soldiers who served in North African campaign WW2 DEUCE - sentence to jail for two months (criminal slang 1950s) . Distinct from crook, meaning criminal. He put the bite on her for a loan. Thats beaut, mate!, You beaut!, What a beaut!, or You bewdy!; may be called out when something good happens. Bodgies were regarded as uncouth louts. Reports of the death of slang downunder are total bulldust. Taken from the rhyming slang apples and spice for nice. Ned Kelly: Australian bushranger that car is useless, its shithouse. 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! bucks party = [See the entry: bucks night.]. In the Australian context Asian usually refers to someone of East Asian ethnicity (from China, Japan, Korea, etc. 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. cant be bothered = Dont feel like doing something, not in the mood to do something, cant be arsed, e.g. bookie = A bookmaker (professional betting men who accept bets at racetracks). Can also be spelt as Brizzie. flat out like a lizard drinking = Working very hard, e.g. bodgy = Something of dubious worth, e.g. Ok, the first two points in that last statement are accurate but the latter may be stretching the truth just a little. swimming costume) or Speedos (from the brand-name Speedos, manufacturer of bathers). Australian Slang is just another product of the colonisation of the world by the British Empire. That show was a real fizzer; presumably from a firework which fizzles rather than goes off properly. Cornstalks = People from New South Wales; New South Welshmen. stoked = Excited, exhilarated, e.g. bolshie = Someone who is perceived as being very left-wing; an abbreviation from the Russian Bolsheviks (communists), e.g. knock your block off = To hit someone in the head, e.g. av a go = Strine for Have a go, i.e. slopehead = An Asian person (a derogatory term). Carn the Blues!. ARSE: 1 Effrontery, cheek, as in the phrase more arse than Jessie . They have a reputation for shortening 90% of the words they use to create what is known as Australian Slang - I mean - where else in the world is McDonald's (the world-renowned fast-food chain) called Maccas? arvo : afternoon. grog = Alcohol, an alcoholic drink, e.g. sticky beak = [1] Someone who is curious about someone elses business, when its actually none of their business. Cockney rhyming slang, more than Australian? fair suck of the sauce bottle = To call for fair treatment, or a demand to give someone a reasonable chance, e.g. 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. To subject (a person) to a torrent of words; to talk at great length to; to harangue. [See the entry: Bandywallop.]. Aussie Slang. Australia for the Australians! [The Bulletin, 2 July 1887]Australia for the Australians = A nationalist catch phrase, demanding sovereignty for the native Australians (the Australian-born). ); pike out. n Australian a sexually attractive young person. Thanks for fixing my car, good onya! Can also be used in a sarcastic manner, e.g. Similar to buggered, shattered, stonkered. chink = A Chinese person; usually considered derogatory. Australian slang has evolved over time to something that's almost unrecognisable! 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