You bewdy!; may be called out when something good happens. First Fleeter = Someone who arrived in Australia on the First Fleet, or one of their descendants. A dingos breakfast has been described as a piss and a look around [ref.] carry on like a pork chop = Someone carrying on in an unduly agitated manner, e.g. arsed = Dont feel like doing something, not in the mood to do something, cant be bothered, e.g. Sausage. [See the entry: go to buggery. Apple Islanders = Tasmanians. Very good! 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. Jacko = Jack (or the surname Jackson). 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!) bite your bum = An emphatic way of telling someone No! or disagreeing with them, e.g. bathers - swimsuit. Leekker (lack-er): This is a slang derived from the Afrikaans and means or acts as a sign of acceptance, approval, good or great. If your American friends still wont believe you, heres a brief list of examples of the phrase, sourced from newspaper articles, books, and internet pages: Meaning: (Noun) Runners are Australian slang for sneakers or trainers since these shoes are made for running. Derived from the idea that when a man wears a small pair of tight bathers, it looks like he is smuggling (or hiding) a budgerigar (budgie) inside his bathers, whereas the bulge is actually his genitalia. Possibly derived from arc welding, whereby sparks fly out (sparks flying refers to an argument or fight). Aussie Rules = Australian Rules Football. The G'Day Aussie Button - 10 Aussie Phrases! Warnie = Shane Warne, the famous cricketer. Can also be spelt as Brizzie. fair go = To have fair treatment, e.g. The term comes from a fair day's work with the word. 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 Good on ya, mate!. gets ridden a lot (like a bike). Send her down, Hughie! I would not have even considered that slippery dip would not be understood! He dobbed him in to the cops, Watch out for that bloke, hes a dobber, She dobbed in her classmate to the teacher. Journalist. rack off = A phrase used to tell someone to go away, usually while in a dispute or disagreement, e.g. See synonyms for hangover on Thesaurus.com noun the disagreeable physical aftereffects of drunkenness, such as a headache or stomach disorder, usually felt several hours after cessation of drinking. This Australian slang word for a bottle shop is mostly used by younger people. swimming costume) or Speedos (from the brand-name Speedos, manufacturer of bathers). Freedom on the Wallaby [poem by Henry Lawson, 16 May 1891] if someones car breaks down in the middle of nowhere, they might exclaim Bugger! The term is used in the same way as Damn! Overseas visitors should take note that the term bugger is distinct from the original meaning of the terms bugger and buggery, regarding anal intercourse. Translation: I've been very busy Alternatives: "I've been flat out like a lizard drinking" or "I've been busy as a one-legged man in an arse-kicking contest." Budgie smugglers. Example: Why on earth would you want a pet chook? Genuine. av a go = Strine for Have a go, i.e. churchie = A church-goer; also used regarding students from Church of England schools. Barbeque. 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). 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. Not necessarily intended as a derogatory term, but in modern times it may sometimes be regarded as derogatory even if not intended as such. Youre such a bludger. Meaning: (Noun) Chook is an Australian slang word for chicken. Present. Derived from dunnekin (also: dunegan, dunikin, dunnakin, dunniken, dunnyken), from a joining of danna (slang for dung, excrement) with ken (slang for house). as miserable as a bandicoot, as poor as a bandicoot. mates rates = A decent-sized discount, which is given to friends (mates). Barbecue. To be angry about something. Derived from the Froot Loops, a breakfast cereal brand that is a mixture of crazy different colors. Chuck a uey is commonly said when driving to make a u-turn. magpie = A hoarder; someone who is attracted to shiny things, who wants to take them home. Its of a similar meaning to get something done quickly. Moving abroad? See also small beer. a hangover cure See also SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Drinking alcohol abstinence abstinence-only after hours idiom bar-hop barhopping drinker drinking drinking game drinking-up time drown Meaning: (Expression) Fair dinkum is an expression that is the same as honestly? The Australian slang, fair dinkum, is used positively and negatively, depending on the situation. as useful as an ashtray on a motorbike = Someone, or something, that is not useful. Meaning: (Noun) The word outback is the innermost land in Australia, more remote than the bush. clippie = A tram conductor (who would clip tram tickets, using a hole punch). Meaning: (Expression) The expression You little ripper! is Australian slang that means fantastic.. Basically every Aussie child's favourite after school snack. Last nights episode of Married At First Sight was hetic, aye?. This means there are 19 expressions identified as Australian, plus the two rhyming slang expressions. Similar to the phrase not worth a brass razoo. 4. bottled = To smash someone (usually over the head) with a bottle, such as in a pub fight, e.g. Weve been here for generations. Zack was slang for a sixpence, an Australian Imperial coin in circulation until the 1960s. 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). When you are mad at someone or something, youre aggroshort for aggravated. Someone who is very skinny or has no hips. These place names are typically used in tall tales, such as in the story Crooked Mick of the Speewah. 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. Linen and sheets. An Australian version of a redneck, associated with cheap tattoos, bad teeth and atrocious style of clothing. done like a dogs dinner = To come a cropper; also rendered as done like a dinner. They wear, When you are mad at someone or something, youre. Can be used as an affirmative response to virtually anything. Also called a googy egg, although that phrase is normally used with children, e.g. That blokes a bit odd; hes a stubbie short of a six pack. boomer = A large kangaroo (such as in the Rolf Harris song about Six white boomers). blotto = A reference to someone who is very drunk, e.g. To get pissed off or very angry at someone or something. Similar to buggered, shattered, stonkered. Example: I cant eat Maccas again. That meal was bonzer. This word came from the British English dialect that means earth closet. Before toilets were invented, people use the outdoors to relieve themselves. A response when someone says thank you to you, similar to no problem. 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). bottler = Someone who is really good. Ive got a few VIC friends who use it too. Jacob Elordi schools us in Australian slang. Meaning: (Noun) Australians, just like everyone else, love to have a cold one after a tiring day. Your email address will not be published. bar hopping bending an elbow boozing catching a buzz day drinking drinking like a fish The guy with the hair.. hes an arsey bastard. From "goon sack" to "the bush," Jacob will leave you saying "Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi" after this episode . stonkered = Very tired, exhausted. Perfect for pegging up your goonbag. Aussie = [1] An Australian; usually with patriotic or nationalist overtones, being a reference to a fair dinkum Australian. It was his shout for drinks., Someone whos a bit gross or a bit too flirtatious often a derogatory word applied to women. The British equivalent is good for you. Thongs are slang for something completely different in Australia see below. Put them in your hamper now. The pluralised version of you, embedded in the local vernacular. he was carrying on like a pork chop. Here's the full list . gutless wonder = A coward, i.e. Probably wanting to get the tram to the beach, the tram was always full, and it left without you. You reckon you can beat me, do ya? Get passed over for a promotion? A sub-branch of Australian slang. Referred to as a Shetland in WA. That blokes a flamin galah; he doesnt know whether hes Arthur or Martha . 01. buggered = [1] Broken down, not working, e.g. bloke = A man. For example, if you saw a dog walking on two legs, you can bet youd be gobsmacked. Its almost Halloween. sus = Suspicious; something worthy of suspicion; someone or something thought to be a bit dodgy, e.g. Somewhere in the middle of nowhere or very far away. And so on. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. dropkick = Someone who is dumb or an idiot. Sometimes, they buy cartons of beers when visiting a bottle shop. Here is what you give as its meaning: Hes got a few kangaroos loose in the top paddock. Meaning: (Noun) Tea is Aussie slang for dinner. It is not the drink a person has that is made of plant leaves. Not Brian (from an Aussie) Also it's all over the SHOP not show. Chappelli = Ian Chappell, cricketer (Test captain of the Australian cricket team 1971 to 1975); the nickname came from the way his name was displayed on cricket score boards, as Chappell, I, which distinguished him from his brother, Greg Chappell (Chappell, G), who played on the same team. So I looked at G.A. Continue ReadingDownload Free PDF. We still shorten our words and use "ie" at the end of some words, e.g. Relatively often rendered as You little ripper! (during the 1980s it was commonly used in the phrase Ripper, Rita!, which was used in a television advertisement). dead-set. chin wag = Talk, gossip, chat, usually refers to a conversation of some length regarding matters of little importance, e.g. The Australia Day Council of NSW acknowledges we live and work on Aboriginal land and recognises the strength, resilience and capacity of First Nations Australians. A popular swear in Australia for someone whos a bit of a wanker. sweet as = Awesome, fantastic, really good, terrific, e.g. noggin = Head, e.g. divvy = Divide, e.g. Meaning: (Verb) The word Pash is Australian slang for an action in which two people are about to kiss. John Le Gay Brereton Derived from the complimentary phrase your bloods worth bottling. Derived from the large apple-growing industry in Tasmania. See: IAC list on Trove. Add to the Aussie Slang Dictionary; Aussie Slang Quiz; Play Aussie trivia; Colouring-in; About keyboard_arrow_right. Have a decko at that!. Derived from beautiful. blue = [2] Feeling down or depressed, e.g. Did you see the dent he hit in my car? Cup, The = The Melbourne Cup; the famous horse race conducted every first Tuesday in November. He was pretty toey about having to stay inside all day. 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). Out of a Cornflakes packet? Used in lieu of a persons name. This Australian slang phrase I believe is adapted from the French tout de suite. Call it Strine, call it Ocker, call it whatever you like, but the way we speak is at the . Thank you. bitumen = A tarred road; from the bitumen used on roads. Bullamakanka = Somewhere very far away. Once the cops catch up with him, then itll be all over red rover. I havent yet proceeded very far down the list here, but I have a comment about arsey. she gave him curry when he got back late from the pub. 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. This Aussie slang was derived from the word chaber, which is a Yiddish word for comrade.. cockies = [2] Often a derogatory term for poor bush farmers, possibly from having land so poor that they were jokingly said to only be able to farm cockies (cockatoos, a type of bird); however, it is now often used to refer to farmers in general. The longer phrase is Youve got two chances, Buckleys and none, used as a play upon words regarding the (now closed) department store Buckley and Nunn, giving someone two chances: Buckleys chance and none (that is, no chance either way). Similar to the phrase Bun in the oven (e.g. Put another snag on the barbie, will ya love?. Similar to oo roo. Means an older woman that isn't very nice. Chuck up - Vomit. pick the eyes out = To acquire the best parts of something, e.g. Most of the words I dont commonly use, but I am forever saying no worries and I just cant stop that habit. but over 2 litres in the Northern Territory . fair suck of the sauce bottle = To call for fair treatment, or a demand to give someone a reasonable chance, e.g. Just rack off, you idiot!. The information for the entry bangs like a dunny door has now been expanded. Anglos = Those of British ethnic descent. She was spewing because shed left her phone at work., Not what you think it means rather, its someone you find attractive. Thats defo a devo outcome, Id crack the shits if that happened to me.. Hi Sharon! If Jimmy kissed Rileys girlfriend it would be considered a dog move. 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. Davo = David. Good on ya, mate! kangaroos loose in the top paddock = Someone who is not all there, a bit mad, crazy, loony, 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. Australians dont say cobber thats very Pommy! Slang terms for sex, though, tend to proliferate in cities: hence CJ Dennis, whose Songs of a Sentimental Bloke focused on the urban Australian experience in the post-Federation period, gives us . Maybe its just NSW then who knows! lolly water = Soft drink (e.g. Hello and welcome to Birdgehls, a responsible travel blog with an emphasis on. Slang in Straya (Australia) is traditionally known as Strine. Are you fair dinkum? (i.e. John OBrien (Patrick Joseph Hartigan) Happy. bolshie = Someone who is perceived as being very left-wing; an abbreviation from the Russian Bolsheviks (communists), e.g. He got the bullet from work (i.e. Derived from the way in which some Australians pronounce the word Australian (which becomes Ostralian, or Strine). The earliest published example located for give it a burl, Shirl is from 2005. use your loaf = Use your head, think clearly, e.g. As a kid in Australia in the summer, this would be one of your favourite words! A man he was a dinky di, true blu, Aussie bloke (this sentence will make sense once you finish reading this list). In 2013, selfie became Oxford Dictionaries word of the year. bog in = To tuck into food, or to eat food with gusto, e.g. A chook refers to a live chicken, but there are pubs that use chook to refer to the cooked chicken they are selling. That dinner you made was grouse, Louise.. She fell out of the ugly tree (can also can be given in a longer form, such as He fell out of the ugly tree, and hit a few branches on the way down). You, in plural form. 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 Required fields are marked *. He raged at the blue light disco all night long., To be excited about something. 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. Go on mate, choof off, get going. Have a butchers at this. Geez, its a real stinker out there, Its stinking hot, Its a stinker of a day. Example: Gnarly! Use this Aussie slang in your day-to-day conversations and Aussie might think you're one of their own. Queensland: beautiful one day, perfect the next = An advertising catch phrase for the Queensland tourist industry. My favourite is trying to fit as many of these words as I can into one sentence haha. The Aussie slang may be used in a positive or negative way. Sometimes the term "Bruce", which refers to an Australian man, is also used. Ha! See also fifteen and pint. He bailed on your birthday party last year too. Total street cred on your behalf, I reckon! dry as a nuns nasty = Very dry, or very thirsty, e.g. (Black Puffer Jackets) A lot of snow about. 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. troppo = To go crazy, loony, mad; to be mentally disturbed; acting strangely, e.g. Gumsuckers = People from the state of Victoria. Rips are a . He glassed that bloke at the bar, Watch out, hes nasty, he might glass you. Australian slang words and phrases and how to use them. Definitely. dead marine = An empty beer bottle (possibly of US origin or reference thereto). like a chook with its head cut off = A reference to someone who is behaving in an erratic or foolish manner; e.g. kiddo = A kid, a child. 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. Can be used to describe both Rugby League and Aussie Rules, but never soccer. togs. Are you for real?). Read on for an introduction to Australian phrases. You can easily improve your search by specifying the number of letters in the answer. Can also be spelt as bonza. gday cobber = Another way to say Hello mate or Good day to you, my friend. duffer = A hapless person, e.g. If you really want to go to the fair, go. back of Bourke = A long way out from civilization (Bourke was once considered to be the remotest town in New South Wales). A Ace! Apple Isle = Tasmania. 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). shell be right = Everything will be alright. Charles Harpur Use tab to navigate through the menu items. the movie theatre was chockablock, there were no empty seats left, the train was chockers, so no more passengers could get in. The funny thing about Australia is that our slang isnt just used by bogans (read on to find out more) its part of the lexicon of all Australians, no matter what their class or level of education. Brian Cadd [music videos and biography] schoolies = The school leavers end of year celebrations, as in Schoolies Week. See the following list: https://trove.nla.gov.au/list?id=132374 ARSE: 2 Equivalent to tail (U.S.): sexual access to women; THE GOOD FORTUNE this implies. Ozzie) : Australian Aussie salute : brushing away flies with the hand Avos : avocados B B & S : Bachelors' and Spinsters' Ball - a very enjoyable party usually held in . at 7:41 AM on July 19, 2006. Example: Put away the swag before the guests arrive. For example, when it comes to fashionable clothing, Big blokes have always had the rough end of the pineapple [ref.]. Youre useless, you should go south til your hat floats. I saw Ayers Rock up close, it was humungous (also spelt humongous). bookie = A bookmaker (professional betting men who accept bets at racetracks). Example: You built a tree house? Example: Do you want a snag with your drink? The term contains an implied insult, by being a reference to the time when Tasmania was known as Van Diemens Land, when it was still taking in convicts from Britain (the island, discovered by the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman, was originally named after Anthony van Diemen). A place where Aussies buy their alcohol, the local bottle shop. he was carrying on like a two-bob watch (from having a cheap watch that goes too fast). Ive just paid all of my bills, and now Ive got bugger all money left. Someone stole his bike and he chucked a wobbly. Emma Chisit = A reference to the Australian pronounciation of How much is it?; based upon an allegedly true incident in which an author, at a book signing, was handed a book by a customer, who asked How much is it?, and the author signed the book with the message To Emma Chisit. This Australian slang is also used as an insult. Aussie Slang Words Poster. [See the entry: brass razoo.]. as ugly as a hatful of arseholes = A negative reference to someones looks. Kindergarten. Meaning: (Phrase) The phrase a cold one is an Aussie slang phrase for beer. Not sure. doesnt know if hes Arthur or Martha = Someone who is confused; similar to doesnt know if he is coming or going. Lets be friends! Avocado. Essentially, what you call something when you dont know what it is. You reckon theres life on Mars? If you do not wish to be offended, then please do not read any further. 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. budgie smugglers = Small tight-fitting bathers (swimming costume) worn by men. Anywhere that is rather rundown and/or derelict. Gazza = Garry. Ready for a visit Down Under now? Once empty, a goon bag can be inflated to form a makeshift pillow. Itll make sense soon youll be right, mate! Committed to fostering the Australian spirit all year round. Look at that bloke; hes almost falling over; hes blotto. Not to be confused with BS. To leave, or not turn up in the first place. Thats bullshit, you filthy liar!, You reckon Fred Nerk is the best footballer ever? Dont lick your fingers. Guess who invented it? A 115ml (4 fl oz) glass in Perth. game as Ned Kelly = Someone who is brave, willing to face incredible odds, e.g. Example: Careful! Doesn't have a zack: bankrupt. This is the nickname my family have traditionally applied to our dogs. cop it sweet = When someone takes on a negative outcome without complaining. Australian literature Remember, if you can master just one Aussie slang word, you'll be well on your way to enjoying a great holiday down under. Feeling inspired to learn more weird quirks from around the English-speaking world? chuck a sickie = To have a day off work, claiming to be sick whilst not being ill at all (falsely claiming sick leave). bludger = Someone who bludges; i.e. Go bite your bum, chum. blind Freddie = A phrase used in comparison to establish something that is obvious or easy, e.g. Weve been eating this for 3 days already! Stone the crows! Put simply, it means hello and is short for good day. We are a continent after all. Singular: Anglo. Im going to get on the blower, and find out whats goin on. This is part of the Australia tradition of giving various names an o suffix, e.g. drink with the flies = To drink alone, especially regarding drinking beer alone. cow cocky = A dairy farmer. Avocado. [See the entry: shoot through like a Bondi tram.]. Distinct from the word nanna, which means grandmother. To be lazy. Dont come the raw prawn with me!. Why do you keep skipping math class? 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