fair suck of the sauce bottle = To call for fair treatment, or a demand to give someone a reasonable chance, e.g. Similar to the term town bike, e.g. Dont come the raw prawn with me!. If Jimmy kissed Rileys girlfriend it would be considered a dog move. loo = Toilet (crapper, dunny, shitter, water closet). Similar to the phrase Up shit creek without a paddle. Were working flat chat to get it done on time, He drove flat chat to get to the game on time. no dramas = Not a problem, its all okay, everything is fine, this is not a drama (i.e. dial = A persons face; derives from the face of a clock, which is called a dial. Not sure. Similar to cactus. Just rack off, you idiot!. 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 . 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). Used in the term Aussie battler. bathers. Fifty of something, mostly as a reference to money. Can be used to describe both Rugby League and Aussie Rules, but never soccer. You reckon you can beat me, do ya? K = Kilometer (abbreviation), e.g. Ugg boots. Definitely used as an expression of luck vs skill as in that was pure arse. Dont do that again, or Ill knock your block off. Ankle biter. How are your wife and kids? churchie = A church-goer; also used regarding students from Church of England schools. drum = Reliable information, e.g. Go on mate, choof off, get going. To have little or no chance of achieving something. P. R. Stephensen a stubbie short of a six pack = Someone who is lacking in intelligence, someone who is a bit mentally slow, someone who is a bit slow on the uptake, e.g. Used in the rhyming parody prayer for dinnertime, Two, four, six, eight; bog in, dont wait. (my emphases). pash = Passionate kissing of a long duration. To have sex. [See the entry: Bandywallop.]. cow cocky = A dairy farmer. good onya = Good on you, well done, great going, e.g. Put them in your hamper now. To manoeuvre ones car into a u-turn is to chuck a u-ie.. posted by Zozo at 7:46 AM on July 19, 2006. 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! The last time I went home my entire family made fun of me saying they couldnt understand a word I was saying. Sickie - taking a day off being sick ( usually a hangover) Sinbin - see panel van. 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. Warnie = Shane Warne, the famous cricketer. She went crook at him when she found out that he ate all the chocolates. See: IAC list on Trove. You can also substitute for None of your beeswax. Rarely used nowadays. But despite not having quite the established vernacular some other countries and cultures may boast, Australian slang words have become globally adored. Addy is a kind hearted sassy girl.She usually will fight in a argument if she believes she is right even when she might not be. Haha! Whoever complied this list has never been north of Victoria.. so much great stuff not included, this needs a complete overhaul. Example: Fair dinkum! A woman. 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. An alternative usage is She bangs like a shithouse door. Would be another way to choose destination routes. They had a real stoush at the back of the pub. 2. Bottle-O: bottle shop, liquor store 5. bugger all = Very little or nothing, 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). Term of endearment used by Australians of European origin (chiefly Greek and Italian) referring to white Australians, based on Skippy the Bush Kangaroo. Thats fair dinkum. And neither! I cant be arsed to cook dinner tonight. dillybag = A small bag, from the Aboriginal term for a bag or basket. Australian literature Also referred to as knickers. Meaning: (Noun) Maccas is Australian slang for McDonalds. Derived from the geographic position of Mexico, compared to the USA. Im not sure about this chicken in the fridge, I think its a bit iffy. = A question asking as to someones state of wellbeing, meaning How are you going? or How are you today?. Not a slang term as such, but included here since Americans can get confused over the term, as a rubber in the USA refers to a condom (some Americans were shocked to read that the advertised content of a showbag for young children included pencils and rubbers). guernsey = A football jumper (clothing used to cover the torso), which displays the teams colours; to get a guernsey refers to being picked, or selected, for a footy team (can also be used in other contexts, re. Also spelt ooroo. My TV wont work anymore, its cactus! (its cactus is similar to its carked it). Dont trust that bloke, hes a dog, He dogged on his mates. 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. Give us the drum, Hes got the real drum on whats going on. arsey = Someone who is considered lucky, e.g. Someone who is very skinny or has no hips. A thing, a thingy, a thingamajig. cleanskin = Someone without any criminal convictions, or in other circumstances someone with a clean sheet. Never heard of Baz being short hand for Brian before Barry, all the time. This Australian slang is a shortened version of the word definitely and is used to give emphasis or agreement. Similar to hoo roo. that car is useless, its shithouse. Candies, sweets. 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. Alex is deadset the hottest dude Ive ever seen.. The desert. he drank ten beers, then he chucked up in the toilet. 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. Its so true, especially what you say about slippery dip. a hangover cure See also SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Drinking alcohol abstinence abstinence-only after hours idiom barhop barhopping drinker drinking drinking game drinking-up time drown Mate is what we say here. We only moved up here three years ago and hes been fair dinkuming ever since Ive known him (and thats been a fair few years). Meaning: (Expression) The expression You little ripper! is Australian slang that means fantastic.. piss = Beer. A crybaby. Less common alternatives are sammo, sammie, and sango. First Fleeter = Someone who arrived in Australia on the First Fleet, or one of their descendants. A form of terminology used by Australias Indigenous population. bust up = A disagreement or fight, e.g. McDonalds is a popular fast-food chain found in all parts of the world. Hes feeling pretty blue at the moment. booze artist = Someone who drinks a lot of alcoholic drinks, especially beer. Bogan: An uncouth or unsophisticated person regarded as being of low social status, similar to your American redneck, but used in a slightly more good-natured way. cuppa = A cup of tea, or a cup of coffee, e.g. Derived from beautiful. Example: Can we bring a slab to the fish and chip shops were heading to? Kookaburra Somewhere in the middle of nowhere or very far away. Sigh. digger = [1] Friend, cobber, mate. Derived from the term Cabbage State, referring to the state of Victoria; the term infers that, because the state is quite small (compared to the other states of Australia), Victoria is about the size of a cabbage garden. bizzo, ambo), and then original Aussie slang phrases. 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. He bailed on your birthday party last year too. 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. fizzer = Something that fails to live up to expectations, e.g. Example: we have the finest beaches here in Straya. bum steer = Given the wrong information, received the wrong directions, misled. stonkered = Very tired, exhausted. They wear sunnies with their cozzies, while cooking a barbie in the arvo. Weve been here too long, its time to hit the frog and toad. Thats fair dinkum. Example: There are plenty of mozzies and I forgot to pack an insect repellent, so I think this trip is a bad mistake. The physical after-effects, typically a headache, of excessive drinking of alcohol. BTW, for me 'Baz" is short for Barry (my brother-in-law's name: s'times also Bazza) but maybe Brians use this as well? The Aussie Habit of Nicknaming "Strine" slang has always been an important part of Australian life, prized for its informality and irreverence, at times vulgar, at times poetic, employing metaphors ("don't come the raw prawn with me"), similes ("as mad as a cut snake"), as well as rhyming slang ("dog's eye with dead horse . Buckley and Nunn Mens Store, street viewyouve got two chances = Low chance or no chance of something happening. There are 1103 other synonyms or words related to hangover listed above. Most of the words I dont commonly use, but I am forever saying no worries and I just cant stop that habit. The earliest published example located for give it a burl, Shirl is from 2005. Also rendered as lammie. Skips = A derogatory term for Australians of British ethnicity; a term that originated with those of Southern European ethnicity to refer to Anglo-Australians. The stereotypical Aussie accent is considered to be ocker. bonzer = Excellent, e.g. Swimsuit but only in some parts of the country. theyre a bunch of arseholes. 100 Most Common Australian Slang Words and Sayings. Freedom on the Wallaby [poem by Henry Lawson, 16 May 1891] Example: Put away the swag before the guests arrive. Meaning: (Phrase) The phrase Good on ya is one of many popular Australian slang phrases that is widely used in the country and means good work.. a few sandwiches short of a picnic = Someone who is lacking in intelligence, someone who is a bit mentally slow, someone who is a bit slow on the uptake, e.g. he did the dirty on her; similar to filthy on. Slang for Getting Drunk There are quite a few funny phrases for the act of getting drunk. Gambling is sadly massive in Australia, particularly in New South Wales and dare I say actively encouraged by government. Yeah? Anzac. arse = Get rid of, e.g. Lets stay at home this weekend. My personal favourite bottle-o is called Thirsty Camel, where the shop is like a drive thru, except you get alcohol instead of burgers. Example: I defo agree with you. I almost got bit by this weird-looking insect! This word is another popular Aussie slang today. Derived from the insensitive, or politically incorrect, phrase carrying on like a Jew with a pork chop in a synagogue. Would you like to go to the movies? Yeah. cant be bothered = Dont feel like doing something, not in the mood to do something, cant be arsed, e.g. McDonalds. [See the entry: cockies.]. barracker = Someone who barracks for a person or a group (i.e. For such a popular and comfy pair of shoes, the word, Underwear or panties. I find this one fine to use in person but it can sound a bit passive-aggressive via text. C. J. Dennis Just avoid the gambling game. Derived from the perception that galahs (a species of bird) are not very bright. Davo, Jacko, Johno, Robbo, Stevo, and Tommo (David, Jack, John, Robert, Steve, and Tom). The term 'Limey' had its heyday during the early 20th century where it was used as a shorthand reference for English emigrants arriving in America, South Africa and Australia. See also fifteen and pint. pissed to the eyeballs = Very drunk, e.g. mate = Friend, cobber. Aussies are known for their unique creativity when it comes to tweaking and rejuvenating our language. Aussie is the best country in the world, Holden is an Aussie car. walkabout = To head off somewhere without telling people where youve gone; to travel aimlessly, e.g. But in Australia, it is a slang word for awesome. Today, sick is used by Millenials around the world. sook = [1] To sulk, e.g. Cool, excellent. he was flat out like a lizard drinking to get the project completed on time; similar to flat chat. bog in = To tuck into food, or to eat food with gusto, e.g. No fricking way! That was a bit of a rort.. They look good on you. bees dick = Something very small, or used as an indication of a short distance or a close call, e.g. Did you see the dent he hit in my car? She bottled her boyfriend in a spat, He seems really angry, it looks like hes going to bottle someone. Do you have anymore Australian slang words to add to this list? stoush = A fight or brawl, e.g. 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. Similar to the phrase Shell be apples. Example: How come youre so pissed with just a bottle of beer? If you do not wish to be offended, then please do not read any further. RELATED: WEIRD & CREEPY AUSTRALIAN URBAN LEGENDS, Hard work. Have a bo peep at that over there. . blower = Telephone, e.g. The Institute of Australian Culture Drop these into conversation with an Aussie and theyll definitely know what you mean. Your email address will not be published. = Nothing or zero, as in He did Sweet F.A. Similar to the term yall (you all), as used in the southern states of the USA. 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