@James, from my experience cobber is a generational thing, typically said by our older mothers and fathers who would have been born in the WWII era. What are yous up to today?. 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. bushranger = A criminal of the 19th century who lived in the bush and robbed people, especially travelers. He left the pub, pissed to the eyeballs. slopehead = An Asian person (a derogatory term). Davo, Jacko, Johno, Robbo, Stevo, and Tommo (David, Jack, John, Robert, Steve, and Tom). Commonly used in a sentence as ya reckon?. office bike = A woman who is sexually active with many men, i.e. decko = To look, e.g. Can also be spelt as Brizzie. Youre a bit of a silly duffer, arent you? Possibly derived from an unproductive or worthless mine, termed a duffer. Chuck a sickie - Pretend you're sick to get a day off work. 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. Early music (videos) 2 syllables is much easier. Many of these words were coined by adding the suffix -ie in the end (just like Aussie), but there are more rules. Example: Gday mate! Dying for a dimmi (hungry for a DimSim - usually a hangover cure in Victoria; Have seen better heads in a flat beer (unattractive . Thats a nice car youve got there; shes a beauty alright. A derogatory term often used by women to describe other women, so definitely an Aussie slang insult. Aussie battlers = Australians who are not rich, battling against lifes odds. come the raw prawn = To try to impose on someone, or to seek an advantage, e.g. When youre feeling crook, youre either feeling unwell or angry. Example: A rellie of mine will vacation here this summer. (my emphases). it ould also be a foldable bed. A Book for Kids [by C. J. Dennis, 1921] RELATED: WHAT NOT TO DO WHEN VISITING AUSTRALIA, To party. After a big night out, youll likely end up at the Maccas drive-thru. Example: How come youre so pissed with just a bottle of beer? Drop Bear, Scientific name: Thylarctos plummetus, Cant bear em: how GPS is helping to track drop bears, Advance Australia Fair: How the song became the Australian national anthem, Under the Southern Cross I Stand [the Australian cricket teams victory song], Unveiling of the monument to Henry Kendall [27 November 1886], A poets mother Louisa Lawson [The Bulletin, 24 October 1896], Valentine [poem by Phyllis Duncan-Brown, 13 February 1937], An Editorial: St. Valentines Day [13 February 1937], The Man from Snowy River [poem by Banjo Paterson], The Man from Ironbark [poem by Banjo Paterson], The Bard and the Lizard [poem by John Shaw Neilson], To a Sprig of Wattle! pissed = [2] An abbreviation of pissed off, i.e. Put them in your hamper now. Doesn't have a zack: bankrupt. Similar to give it a bash, give it a whirl. Shes not bad looking. opinions are like arseholes, everyones got one = A phrase used to denigrate someones opinion. Meaning: (Noun) The word bush in Australian slang means getting away from civilization. An expression of exclamation, often used instead of the other F-word. 3.. I also like Avo (avocado). Meaning: (Adjective) The word stoked is Australian slang for happy or feeling pleased. faffing around = Wasting time, dawdling, mucking about, doing little of nothing. back blocks = Referring to a place that is far from the city, or far from town, e.g. coldie - beer. The earliest published example located for give it a burl, Shirl is from 2005. City of Churches = Adelaide, the capital of South Australia. Barbecue. Chuck a u-ie - To make a 180 degree turn. Whats for dinner tonight, love? Sickie - taking a day off being sick ( usually a hangover) Sinbin - see panel van. Plural: durries. Aussies are known for their unique creativity when it comes to tweaking and rejuvenating our language. vomiting). Gosh I love this!!! To treat someone. 3) Dropbear Warning, Cowra Guardian Australia has remarkable wines, but in this case, we are talking about cheap wine that comes in a box. Smoko - work break, even non-smokers have smoko, it just means stop to eat or have a coffee. Cigarette, which also gets called a ciggy or a dart. bolt it in = To win easily, or to win by a great distance, e.g. So, dont freak out if you hear someone of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent refer to themselves as such in conversation. You stay there, Ill get the drinks, its my shout. gutless wonder = A coward, i.e. via audiologywithaheart.com . cossie = An abbreviation of swimming costume, i.e. Super educational post! 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. Means an older woman that isn't your mother. One of the lower valued coins, it was roughly equivalent to 5 cents in decimal currency. Anywhere that is rather rundown and/or derelict. [See the entry: dead-set drongo.]. That was a bit of a rort.. 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. What is summer without one of these? dead-set. There was also some slang relating to the Bondi Tram that I am unable to recall. Throw some, A person who is considered unsophisticated or unrefined, commonly associated by Aussies with someone of. chong = A Chinese person; usually considered derogatory. compo = Workers compensation, also known as workers comp. Its so true, especially what you say about slippery dip. Rarely used nowadays. down = To be unhappy with someone, e.g. dead set = Truly, e.g. That concert was sweet as, bro. Meaning: (Noun) A drongo is another popular Australian slang that refers to a fool or a stupid person. Ben Hall, Captain Moonlite (Andrew Scott), Captain Thunderbolt (Frederick Ward), Frank Gardiner, Mad Dan Morgan, and Ned Kelly were all considered to be bushrangers. Interestingly, this is one of the few Australian slang words that has been popularised in the USA, as Ive heard many American friends use it. This form is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. An Australian slang word used more in text than spoken word. To be exhausted, I guess to the same point as what youd be if youd engaged in vigorous sex, as root means that too. Similar to the phrase Dont get your panties in a twist. Youve got Buckleys chance of winning Tattslotto. bucks party = [See the entry: bucks night.]. You will hear them scream 'Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi' Oldies. Hi, what about stick your beak in or nosey parker and knackers & knackered, One correction and one addition Meaning: (Noun) In Australia, the term swag is a roll up single bed. Tap to play GIF. They had a bust up. Swimming costume a.k.a. I will never dine at Red Rooster again.. Bloody brilliant! an item used to erase pencil markings from paper). Lisa was having a bloody good time at Sams party. Signing in from Tassie. Also may be known as swimmers, or bathers, although the latter I find to be a throwback from Britain. Weve been here for generations. [poem, 3 July 1906]. Derived from the large apple-growing industry in Tasmania. Allan BorderAB = Allan Border, cricketer (Test captain of the Australian cricket team during 1984 to 1994). Just my two cents . Hello. Hes got a real down on him for smashing his car; also rendered as a downer. Shes the town bike. Similar to the phrase not worth a brass razoo. Read More Go for gold: 18 things to do in Bendigo in 2023Continue, Earlier this week, my countrys people, wherever they were at the time, banded together to celebrate our nations national holiday Australia Day. He was big-noting himself to impress that girl. In other countries, rooted means a person finally found a place to stay for good. Example: Lets watch footy later. This Australian slang phrase I believe is adapted from the French tout de suite. Also, dont use it if youre not First Nations yourself, ie a Whitefulla. [See the entry: cockies.]. Due to Australias mining boom, many blue collared workers have made a ton of money in recent decades, leading to the invention of this term. Im going to the flip-slops store this afternoon. A ute, doing some burn-outsute = A utility vehicle, being a vehicle with a tray behind the seating section (can be an open tray, or a tray with sides and a tailgate at the back). gets ridden a lot (like a bike). 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. did you get your license from out of a Cornflakes packet? You bewdy!; may be called out when something good happens. The information for the entry bangs like a dunny door has now been expanded. kiddo = A kid, a child. 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. Ill save this drink for Ron; this is a play upon words, used as if the speaker is keeping something aside for someone named Ron, when the item is actually being kept aside to be used later on. Just two hours from Melbourne, this historic city has a lot to offer. When you hear a local say barbie, it means barbecue. This is part of the Australia tradition of giving various names a zza suffix, e.g. It was his shout for drinks., Someone whos a bit gross or a bit too flirtatious often a derogatory word applied to women. Example: You built a tree house? Devastated. A relic left from prior events, typically unpleasant. Example: Its almost Chrissie, yet we havent prepared for anything! rough end of the pineapple = Used in reference to someone getting a raw deal. 8. Meaning: (Noun) Thongs in Australia are not stringy underwear. You know. bower bird = A hoarder; can also refer to a petty thief. An Australian slang phrase which means good work! blue = [2] Feeling down or depressed, e.g. Similar to buggered, knackered, stonkered. Can also be used when inviting someone to have a fight, e.g. The Australian's talk in a language all of there own, there is some slang that is recognisable to the UK but others just seem to come out of nowhere. 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. Rips are a . Brekkie The most important meal of the day, "brekkie" means breakfast. There are 575 other synonyms or words related to headache listed above. dead tight = Very drunk. 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. A chicken. Ankle biter A child. Marie E. J. Pitt Once empty, a goon bag can be inflated to form a makeshift pillow. aerial ping-pong = Australian Rules Football; a reference to the high kicks and leaps (such as in marking the ball). put the bite on = To ask someone for money, e.g. Get on the bike, av a go, it wont bite ya. Example: I defo agree with you. Taking a sick day when, more often than not, youre not actually sick (and often just hungover). digger = [1] Friend, cobber, mate. schoolies = The school leavers end of year celebrations, as in Schoolies Week. Chips can refer to either hot chips (fries) or crisps. Laptop. Ive tried to limit this list to words Ive heard others use recently and Ive eliminated almost all the racial slang, because theres no place for it anywhere. Anglos = Those of British ethnic descent. Yeah, bloody oath it is, mate!. In army slang, a kilometer is called a click, e.g. I am ignorant of that usage for arsey. doco = A documentary (usually refers to one on television). sus it out = Check it out, check on something, look at something, investigate, e.g. Alex is deadset the hottest dude Ive ever seen.. Someone who is easily upset or who complains about little things. Genuinely Australian words such as bush are only used by locals and are not that common outside the country. 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). It will be live on television. Similar to the term town bike, e.g. Facebook, everyones fave social media site. coon = Derogatory name for Aborigines (from the American usage regarding Negros). Meaning: (Noun) Mozzie is an Australian version or shortened version of the word mosquito, which is abundant in the Australian outback. Example: Shell be right back. thong = Open-toed footwear, designed to be used in hot weather, especially at the beach. boofhead = Someone who is stupid or a bit slow, e.g. bees dick = Something very small, or used as an indication of a short distance or a close call, e.g. You can now say youre doing for a smoko if youre taking around a 10-15 minute break from work. 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 . The Australian short for spaghetti bolognese. Now I know! A yachtsman or yachtswoman. It is Australian slang that many people from all over the world use. Dont be silly. Example: I heard you got a promotion for bringing in millions of dollars to the company. Meaning: (Noun) Lappy is an Australian slang and a shortened word for laptop.. Jacob Elordi schools us in Australian slang. A dingos breakfast has been described as a piss and a look around [ref.] phrase pissed to the eyeballs: https://trove.nla.gov.au/list?id=117007, Spewin (adj) objecting to a situation, place or thing causing the person to become vocally angry, agitated or upset. Example: Do you want a snag with your drink? Shut up, or Ill bonk you on the noggin (i.e. Dero is my favourite, I love to whip that one out to confuse the Brits. An Australian slang term for a nosy or overly inquisitive person. What else did you get for Christmas? geek = To look, e.g. Shut up, or Ill bonk you on the noggin (i.e. bees knees = Something very good. lammo = A lamington. Here are 100 popular Australian slang words, terms and sayings to sound like a local during your next trip in Down Under. Anzac. So when Australians are talking about their thongs, its not what you may initially think. Used in lieu of a persons name. bugger = [1] Damn. on the turps = Drinking alcohol excessively; similar to the phrases on the grog, on the piss, and on the sauce. Crapulence pinkiwinkitinki An excellent word from the 1530s. bloody ripper = A reference to something that is really good. C. J. Dennis He ran around the backyard in the nuddy, after playing goon of fortune.. (Dont try this at home, folks). dont go out in a wind = A reference to the phrase about someone who thinks so highly of themselves, that theyve got tickets on themselves; e.g. Weve been here too long, its time to hit the frog and toad. Anywhere far away from where a conversation (or convo) is taking place. The physical after-effects, typically a headache, of excessive drinking of alcohol. bookie = A bookmaker (professional betting men who accept bets at racetracks). She was rapt as she had always wanted to go on a Backstreet Boys cruise., To state an agreement with someone, youd simply answer I reckon youre right., To indicate that something is good, ie You little ripper!, To arrive. Not Brian (from an Aussie) Also it's all over the SHOP not show. Similar to the phrase Damn you to hell. bonzer = Excellent, e.g. Hes moved out of home and batching it now. . stone the crows = A phrase used when surprised, e.g. Also called a googy egg, although that phrase is normally used with children, e.g. Want a lift? Just rack off, you idiot!. Haha, I guess its just not something my friends or family seem to say! When visiting Australia, youll most likely hear this phrase, which means a person is busy. As a kid in Australia in the summer, this would be one of your favourite words! Bazza, Gazza, and Shazza (Barry, Gary, and Sharon). To leave, or not turn up in the first place. haha sorry! Basically every Aussie child's favourite after school snack. Excuse me, mate, can you tell me where the nearest pub is? Similar to the American word buddy. spit the dummy = Have a tantrum, get angry, be of bad temper. hollow legs = A reference to someone who is very hungry, or someone who is eating a lot, e.g. Meaning: (Noun) A booze bus is a police vehicle that chases after drunk drivers for violating traffic laws. Beach lovers and nature lovers will find that Australia is one of the best places to live. Example: Were so far away from the city. Im really just tryna explain how Aussies speak.. Just gonna check Facey and see whose birthdays are coming up. Meaning: (Noun) Aussies refer to a liquor store as a bottle shop or Bottle-o. he was carrying on like a two-bob watch (from having a cheap watch that goes too fast). A charity store and where I personally buy most of my clothing. budgie smugglers = Small tight-fitting bathers (swimming costume) worn by men. You, in plural form. Davo, Jacko, Johno, Robbo, Stevo, and Tommo (David, Jack, John, Robert, Steve, and Tom). mucking around = Wasting time, dawdling, mucking about, doing little of nothing. blotto = A reference to someone who is very drunk, e.g. bloke = A man. Within the term there is an implied joke about Queenslanders spending their time bending the bananas before they are sent off to be sold. Fair call.. Aussie salute - brushing away flies with your hand. Aw mate you were a bit legless last night!, Lipstick. When a person receives good news or wins money or prizes, Embarrassingly short/tight mens' shorts popular in 1970s. Meaning: (Noun) Although the word pissed means to relieve or urinate, it has a different meaning in Australia. duck-shoving = To move things around, to jockey for position, or to evade responsibility. Like, point Percy at the porcelain? (Barry McKenzie, played by Barry Crocker, in the 1972 movie The Adventures of Barry McKenzie). Of poor quality. chink = A Chinese person; usually considered derogatory. Youre such a bludger. dropkick = Someone who is dumb or an idiot. Call it Strine, call it Ocker, call it whatever you like, but the way we speak is at the . Ya reckon we should eat there tonight?. Cockie - Cocakatoo, farmer. currency lads, currency lasses = Native-born Australians; from colonial times when British coinage was scarce and Australian traders produced their own promissory notes or currency (i.e. built like a brick dunny = Someone of a solid and heavy build, e.g. on the project; I did everything myself. Also said as Sweet F*ck All. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. That new pub looks alright, I think Ill sus it out. Meaning: (Noun) The word Ya is Aussie slang for You.. Basically when its all good, its no wuckas. There are some downright weird Australian slang words. lolly water = Soft drink (e.g. I havent seen Dave for ages, I think hes gone walkabout. Now, you can make the most of your Aussie slang with these three ripper gadgets 1. This Australian slang term is popular amongst teens and young adults. An effect which is not immediately manifested. get your end in = To have sexual intercourse. ugly tree = A negative reference to someones looks, e.g. Definitely an essential read for anyone who is planning on going to Australia soon. Australia is a continent after all, so the slang can differ depending on where you are. ), instead of referring to all Asians in general; this differs to the UK usage of the term, where Asian usually refers to someone of Central Asian ethnicity (from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, etc.). Yes, the animal. Bush telly "Bush. Ive just paid all of my bills, and now Ive got bugger all money left. This is the nickname my family have traditionally applied to our dogs. 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