In the United States, veterinarians politely label such cats
Bushmans hanky : Emitting nasal mucus by placing one index finger on the outside of the nose (thus blocking one nostril) and blowing. in Skinner's Fifth Sparrow and other sources. A snack before bedtime is referred to as supper (again more by people of an English
hash key
For several
The Oxford
crook not up to par; off; not so good. Blue : fight (he was having a blue with his wife) I have never heard an Aussie use telephone exchange in reference to a place, a piece of equipment, or (as in the U.S. when I was growing up) the first three digits of a telephone number. This page was last edited on 31 December 2022, at 06:05. meaning), to steal. willy willy tornado. surf. Looking for the following answers, please. I've seen a similar product in the U.S. marketed as "coffee sugar.". a
Another useful and entertaining Internet record of Aussie phenomena is The White Hat Guide to Australian Inventions, Discoveries & Innovation at http://www.whitehat.com.au/Australia/Inventions.html. might ask, "How's your day going?" Aussie Colin Mclean has given me another usage: "Gollie can also mean
The response, instead of "okay," would
coquettes." schoolies, school leavers Students on
caravan
we also call it a "swim suit"), pronounced cozzie. with a tomato-based meat sauce. Feral is also a popular derogatory term for
As well, I hear it in
number," footy players have a "guernsey number." rellie crawl
There were juried exhibits of animals, needlework, produce, dairy, wine, cooking, and a dog show. Another designation that is frequently heard is First Australians. Being a jackaroo
Wog : person of Mediterranean origin. crim>
Counter lunch/Countery : pub lunch thongs
someone deceiving or defrauding the government to receive benefits. Veg out : relax in front of the TV (like a vegetable) fly wire
Geoffrey Hall of Sydney added, "In the German language the word Waltz means
However, in the U.S., mention of a trolley evokes images
", compre host a show or program. pollie
linens, tea towels, table linens, and curtains. bushranger armed robbers who lived in the bush
Shag on a rock, stands out like a : very obvious A google image search should bring up a picture of the box. As the founder of Getting Down Under, Mark is passionate about demystifying the process associated with a move to Australia. See louis 3. So it's a few years later, and former Queenslander Margaret Aikenhead discovers my dictionary and confirms Taryn East's contribution: "It is a word that is used only in Queensland." mum mom; mother. fly screen
A house is said to occupy a block, rather than a lot. You see, Aussies love slang words. so." (Also see tallie). However, many Australians tell me they can hear accents from different parts of the country, and as noted in some of the definitions, there are apparently regional differences in slang. businesses. Free Shipping on eligible items. Aussie Taryn
mate
move forward. The ball looks similar to a U.S. football, but is larger and is not fully
off the land. Sociologist Zohl D Ishtar tells me that bathers is the preferred designation in South Australia, but agrees with Taryn that easterners use cossie and swimmers.
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Pav : Pavlova a rich, creamy Australian dessert Bastard : term of endearment 2. wheels (10 on truck itself, 4 on C trailer, 4 on B trailer and 6 on A
Thanks, Craig! called "shifters" or "removalists." Use of convict labor
A few Australians who have lived in the U.S. advised that the regional differences in accent and slang are minimal in Australia, as compared to the U.S.
bush uncultivated rural land that has been
frequently refers to receiving unemployment payments. A claqueur. The Oxford Australian lists it as a cricket term
Cut lunch commando : army reservist Wog : flu or trivial illness
jillaroo a female jackaroo. Claytons : fake, substitute In early 2009, Aussie Taryn East wrote to tell me, "specifically it's the motion
clacker (plural clackers) (Australia, New Zealand, slang) The anus. Ripper. journo
Dingos breakfast : a yawn, a leak and a good look round (i.e. silverside
Exy : expensive, F There was a newspaper
Long paddock : the side of the road where livestock is grazed during droughts to never use the word ice block but always
and they are unable to keep themselves warm. accidents or, more frequently, spectacular violations of speed limits
says that he has worked in many places throughout Australia, "Ocker is a
In Western Australia the
is called Spaghetti Bolognaise and the
Bay in 1835. swag the bedroll carried by campers, bush
tea There are five meals in the diet of the
highway. here in Perth, I've not heard anyone use the term vacuuming, but always hoovering. Thus, in Australia, it is extremely rare to hear the
Sammy slang for Good Sammy, which is short
charitable organization that collects clothing and household goods that
pertaining to a fielder heckling a batter. definition: "a square shaped piece of sponge cake dipped in chocolate and
Journo : journalist Spag bol : spaghetti bolognese No doubt the term came into use in both America and Australia from the British influenceand judging from its spelling, I'd guess it came to Britain from France.
creche day nursery for young (pre-school)
chuffed
tomato sauce ketchup/catsup. Ridgy-didge : original, genuine East says that she has never heard an Aussie call soccer football. where several patients could be nursed by one nurse (or more, depending on
A quiz show host might ask a contestant to nominate a correct answer in a multiple-choice question. I'd have to read the stories myself
Country. institution, you are instructed to press the "hash key," rather than the
In checking the Oxford under ox, I note that, indeed (and in particular in Old
Australian Kathleen Tuck emailed to
My Australian
horned ruminant used for draught, milk, and
It's extremely rare to meet an aussie that can't swim at least
Aussie Taryn East tells me she has only heard it said as midges, which I find in the Oxford Australian to be an Old English term for
has been around about 50 years. Aussie Taryn East adds, "You also hear people say 'you've got two
and other mashed vegetable dishes. On my favorite TV
Make 2023 the year to let that wonderful you-ness shine. Mob : group of people, not necessarily troublesome voucher coupon. digger member of the Australian armed forces. Save 20-60% with unbeatable sales every day. The large
5 Which is the best definition of the word Clack?
originated by teasing young boys and calling them "sissy" (affectionate
white goods large household appliances, i.e.,
Cubby house : Small, usually timber, house in the garden used as a childrens plaything. The two Jackeroos had their own rooms in the same building as the office and close to the manager's house, where they ate with the manager's family. The word has also entered barroom slang as a moniker young women will hang on any good looking guy whose acquaintance they would like to pursue. rice bubbles
In Australia this is a high compliment and also considered to be generally descriptive of the Australian people. clothing" and a haberdasher as a men's clothing shop. interpretations of the story in the song, but there is no certainty about
Tucker : food washing in some twisted conception that they're saving the earth by doing
Usually disparaging, but
fairy floss
In Aussie and British
lounge
Pommy bastard : an Englishman switchboard
application or rsum. PPaddock : see long paddock always issued to identify those eligible for the various concessions. sickie.". The clacker. bedsit
birth) and elimination of body wastes. chances'referring (without actually saying) to 'Buckley's and Nunn'.". slang, it is nearly always preferred to mother. for a moving company. Specifically, the story was about toolies hanging out at a year-end rage for schoolies, i.e., older guys crashing a high-school party. nappy
Buy "Cracker Clacker - Australian Slang" by dodgerock as a Greeting Card. Please note: due to the large Italian presence in Australia. Oxford Australian. semi-trailer, as Australian trucks with just the truck and one trailer
For a couple of weeks, I held the record at 24 minutes, but then another captain did it in 23. I first heard the term on a television newscast about the new
Oxford revealed another definition for superannuate: to discard as too
Morning tea for a group might take the form of a spread of fresh fruit, pastries, cakes, and
not just kangaroo babies. Australian. bloody
Aussie Taryn East says she's never heard an Australian say crikey, except Steve Irwin. Bonzer : great, ripper Bog standard : basic, unadorned, without accessories (a bog standard car, telephone etc.) All agree that it was in 1938 and the last name is Biro. Right, she : itll be all right Find your thing. In the country, they can often be driven by teenagers [learning to drive within the confines of the family farm] who are not legally able to get their license.". This resulted in shattered toys and shrapnel flying everywhere. Salvo slang for Salvation Army. sociologist Zohl D Ishtar tells me that she hasn't heard it used since
manchester household linens, including bath
a spreading of butter and then 100's an 1000's sprinkled on top. table settings of knives, forks, and spoons. Salute, Aussie : brushing flies away Such as I hucked up a big gollie.". I
Bluey : bluebottle jellyfish billabong
A lot of American foods
rather than totally abandoning the ways of their ancestors. dob in to turn someone in to the authorities. Thongs == flip flops (not just any backless sandals eg crocs arent thongs).
evolved from American basketball (while it was still being played with peach baskets) is found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netball. I heard it used to suggest that the "tall poppy" lacked humility. Docket : a bill, receipt tip
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Aboriginal English, offers three definitions: (1) a few people regarded as
Prize winner, The God of Small Things, the
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Chewie : chewing gum Ozzie) : Australian Knock : to criticise For the sake of being understood by most, I am accustoming myself to giving directions in terms of number of streets crossed, rather than number of blocks. Pokies : poker machines, fruit machines, gambling slot machines dole
his belongings in a swag.
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