that boxer was built like a brick dunny, she was massive, built like a brick shithouse. spewin = Angry, very upset, not very happy, e.g. And the big men fly Made famous by the ill-fated former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, who enjoyed using Australian slang to speak to the electorate and often pleaded for a "fair suck." The phrase generally means that. Fair go, mate! as a demand for fair treatment. [See the entry: havent got a brass razoo.]. 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? Also used as a play upon words, e.g. 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. What else did you get for Christmas? people from Bananaland (a slang name for Queensland). She just went out to the bush and will return tomorrow. Henry Kendall 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. 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.. Get on the bike, av a go, it wont bite ya. Sickie - taking a day off being sick ( usually a hangover) Sinbin - see panel van. Gazza = Garry. You reckon Australia was founded in the year 1500? Add to the Aussie Slang Dictionary; Aussie Slang Quiz; Play Aussie trivia; Colouring-in; About keyboard_arrow_right. Meaning: (Noun) Tea is Aussie slang for dinner. It is not the drink a person has that is made of plant leaves. Aussie = [2] Australia, or something from Australia; e.g. butchers = Rhyming slang for look, an abbreviation of butchers hook, e.g. Chuck up - Vomit. The term derives from the employment of Chinese as non-union labour and strike-breakers (i.e. That was a bit of a rort.. Ya reckon we should eat there tonight?. Meaning: (Expression) Crikey is an expression and Australian slang that is used when a person is surprised. To get on the turps is to drink. 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. Did you see what that Channel 7 journo said on the news last night?, McDonalds. bookie = A bookmaker (professional betting men who accept bets at racetracks). Ahhh this takes me back home ?. Hes a dead-set drongo. Tom wasnt within coo-ee of the town. Shes a dead set stunner, Im dead set against that. dinky di = Truly Australian, e.g. 5) drop bears, IAC list on Trove. Bail The British comedy group Monty Python has taken this to the extreme in one of their sketches. Out of a Cornflakes packet? See: IAC list on Trove. choof off = To depart, usually (but not always) said in a friendly manner, e.g. bathers. slant-eye = An Asian person (a derogatory term). This word is derived from the early Australian slang that means a person with character. Addition is Dry as a dead Dingoes dong, Thanks for your suggestions, Russell. Confusingly, this can refer to a can of beer or an old, usually metal boat. Example: Keep acting like a drongo and face the consequences. Similar to back of Bourke. I cant be bothered to go out today. My wife is preggas again with our second kid. Registration. This is part of the Australia tradition of giving various names an o suffix, e.g. You know, go where the big knobs hang out. Also spelt as drop-bear or dropbear. Throw some snags (sausages) on the barbie. When youre feeling crook, youre either feeling unwell or angry. ARSE: 1 Effrontery, cheek, as in the phrase more arse than Jessie . The Aussie slang may be used in a positive or negative way. berko = To go berserk, to be really angry and out of control; e.g. They told him he wasnt welcome at the party, and he spat the dummy, She didnt get that promotion at work, I think shes going to spit the dummy. Here's a selection of other slang phrases you sent in. Anzac. An Australian slang term for a nosy or overly inquisitive person. Mushrooms, yum. You, in plural form. A relic left from prior events, typically unpleasant. sickie (taking . Throw a few snags on the barbie and youll have happy guests. Also spelt hooroo. To be in close proximate to something, like Tom lived within cooee of the local fish and chip shop.. He cracked the exams (possibly from someone successfully opening or cracking a safe). sticky beak = [2] Having an unwarranted look into someone elses business, e.g. They look good on you. Geebung and Speewah are also used in a similar manner, although these are names of actual places (both in Queensland); in this regard, their situation is similar to Timbuctoo, located in Africa (formerly part of the French Sudan colony; now in Mali, and spelt Timbuktu). When that idiot crashed into my car, I was spewin. No Foe Shall Gather Our Harvest [poem by Mary Gilmore, 29 June 1940] Typical symptoms of a hangover may include headache, drowsiness, concentration problems, dry mouth, dizziness, fatigue, gastrointestinal distress (e.g., vomiting . Queensland: beautiful one day, perfect the next = An advertising catch phrase for the Queensland tourist industry. Kindergarten. Gor blimey, I ate too much, Im as full as a goog. Example: Its almost Chrissie, yet we havent prepared for anything! An exclamation of frustration, annoyance, or angst over a negative occurrence; e.g. dig = An abbreviation of digger (meaning friend, cobber, mate). Similar to the phrase Dont get your panties in a twist. Usually for kids aged 0-5 years old. Derived from the practice of young male Aborigines going walkabout, heading off into the wilderness, to live alone for several months, as a rite of passage. Here's the full list . bottle-o = A bottle shop, especially a drive-through bottle shop. Its one of the most well-known Australian slang phrases. 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! Point Percy at the porcelain = To urinate (Percy is slang for a penis). Similar to no dramas. So, dont freak out if you hear someone of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent refer to themselves as such in conversation. A response when someone says thank you to you, similar to no problem. "An inexplicable headache." We like irony. So when Australians are talking about their thongs, its not what you may initially think. bloomin = An exclamatory oath (blooming), I cant believe that happened, no bloomin way. Last nights episode of Married At First Sight was hetic, aye?. The guy with the hair.. Go on mate, choof off, get going. fugly = Someone who is regarded as fucking ugly. Where are you heading to? You can borrow my hammer; but, remember, its a boomerang. Who doesnt love a good pizza with mushies? . Ye, Ye, Na (No) or Na, Na, Ye (Yes)? 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. Itll make sense soon youll be right, mate! clocked = To have hit someone, e.g. he did him over. Used in lieu of a persons name. dag = Someone who is not fashionable, e.g. We definitely use way more slang than any of us would ever realise! dropkick = Someone who is dumb or an idiot. Go on, have a think about it, use your loaf. Davo = David. Go via all the big things. keyboard_arrow_left Back to previous menu close Close Menu. A popsicle. Derived from the perception that galahs (a species of bird) are not very bright. 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). Bonza= fantastic/wonderful. Hes got a few kangaroos loose in the top paddock. Feeling inspired to learn more weird quirks from around the English-speaking world? Baz is definitely Barry! 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). That watch is a little exy for my budget. Whered you get it? Also an Aussie tradition at any sporting event. Can also be used regarding non-human subjects. I also like Avo (avocado). Hes got hollow legs. sus = Suspicious; something worthy of suspicion; someone or something thought to be a bit dodgy, e.g. 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. Facebook, everyones fave social media site. The British equivalent is good for you. bushmans clock = A kookaburra (a bird whose calls can be very loud and long in the morning). 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. As an Australian local, I use many of these words and phrases in my day-to-day life. Thorpedo = Ian Thorpe, the famous swimmer. What is summer without one of these? Cockney rhyming slang, more than Australian? Ill do you!; also as do over, e.g. He got the bullet from work (i.e. A slippery dip is a slippery dip duh! My TV wont work anymore, its cactus! (its cactus is similar to its carked it). That expression, maybe only in Sydney, was Shot through like a Bondi tram,. I hope your chooks turn into emus and kick your dunny down (referring to an outdoor dunny, an outside toilet). Example: Move your lappy somewhere else. hangover A condition in which the body is trying to cope with the mass quantities of alcohol consumed roughly 8 hours earlier. A dying breed of Australian, who is easy-going and fun-loving, whilst being a bit cheeky. When visiting Australia, youll most likely hear this phrase, which means a person is busy. Stubby - bottle of beer, usually 375 ml. Derived from the geographic position of Mexico, compared to the USA. Definitely. Similar to the phrase not worth a brass razoo. Coathanger, the - Sydney Harbour Bridge. fossick = Look for something. Crikey - An expression of surprise. Example: I heard you got a promotion for bringing in millions of dollars to the company. Most kids cant wait for Santa to drop them a Chrissie prezzie in December. Less common alternatives are sammo, sammie, and sango. opinions are like arseholes, everyones got one = A phrase used to denigrate someones opinion. Aussies have always been a fan of football. I love this one because it's the lexical definition of an Aussie and their landscape: laid back! The Man from Ironbark [poem by Banjo Paterson] She bottled her boyfriend in a spat, He seems really angry, it looks like hes going to bottle someone. Short for derelict. #SpoonTip: the drinking age in Australia is 18. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Derived from the imagined length of a bees genitalia. Today mate is more common as in Gday mate v Gday cobber. 02. John Shaw Neilson Shes a couple of lamingtons short of a CWA meeting (CWA refers to the Country Womens Association). Used in the term Aussie battler. See: 1) Drop Bear, Scientific name: Thylarctos plummetus, The Australian Museum Ready for a visit Down Under now? piss = Beer. That show was a real fizzer; presumably from a firework which fizzles rather than goes off properly. bushranger = A criminal of the 19th century who lived in the bush and robbed people, especially travelers. bonk = Hit, e.g. Usually an expression of surprise, disgust or amazement. Go on, get outta here. Distinct from the British term stinker, which refers to someone who is not very nice. This has led to the popular backyard game of goon of fortune, where the bag is removed from the box and pinned to the clothes line. 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. Excuse me, mate, can you tell me where the nearest pub is? Similar to the American word buddy. No fricking way! Drain the dragon? give something a try, e.g. did you get your license from out of a Cornflakes packet? Meaning: (Noun) A booze bus is a police vehicle that chases after drunk drivers for violating traffic laws. Both are dried grapes, but different varieties and taste different to each other.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sultana_%28grape%29http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raisin, Learn more about about moving abroad with GoodMigrations'. An expression of exclamation, often used instead of the other F-word. Bush week?. Avocado. Arvo (slang for 'afternoon') Aussie Nicknames for Dads and Caregivers Regardless of whether you want a classic nickname or a unique nickname for the big guy in your life, the right nickname for him is, indeed, out there. Swimming costume a.k.a. 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. may your chooks turn into emus and kick your dunny down = A phrase expressing ill-will, e.g. Anzac = Originally a reference to the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC), it also refers to the members thereof, and is sometimes applied to Australian men in a stereotypical sense (rugged, tough, etc.). He ran around the backyard in the nuddy, after playing goon of fortune.. As a Kiwi, raisins and sultanas are not the same thing! He dobbed him in to the cops, Watch out for that bloke, hes a dobber, She dobbed in her classmate to the teacher. bathing suit a.k.a. 2. bar hopping bending an elbow boozing catching a buzz day drinking drinking like a fish Similar to a rooster one day, a feather duster the next. Lets be friends! Example: Hey mate, you left the billy outside overnight. 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: His mate nicked his girlfriend and he chucked a mental. Means 'Hey you!' - used to get someone's attention. Freedom on the Wallaby [poem by Henry Lawson, 16 May 1891] That meal was bonzer. A bogan with money. Thanks for fixing my car, good onya! Can also be used in a sarcastic manner, e.g. Mary thought Jarred was super spunky.. theyre a bunch of arseholes. Would you like a googy egg? (can also be spelt googie egg). Ankle biter A child. To have little or no chance of achieving something. Fair dinkum, thats what happened. Somewhere in the middle of nowhere or very far away. he smoked his durry outside, hurry for your durry. walkabout = To head off somewhere without telling people where youve gone; to travel aimlessly, e.g. Id be so lost if you used a bunch of them in a sentence. We still shorten our words and use "ie" at the end of some words, e.g. Hey mate, pass me a durry. Very drunk. Would be another way to choose destination routes. 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. bugger all = Very little or nothing, e.g. av a go = Strine for Have a go, i.e. Laptop. Our official name for Australian slang! Whether we're here for work and holiday, this list of 1001 Australian slang words and phrases will help us understand the Aussies like a local. 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. I do get a few strange looks when travelling! Poetry and songs, 1786-1900 Dont ask him to play, hes a bit of a sook. they had a bit of a bingle on the main road. Beer holder, designed to allow the drinker to grasp onto their cold can without their hands freezing in the process. See: IAC list on Trove. Meaning: (Noun) Lollies, in Australian slang, is any form of sweet treat, unlike in other countries, wherein lollies are a shortened word for lollipops. noggin = Head, e.g. dong = To hit or punch, e.g. This Australian slang phrase is not as common as it once was. dont get your knickers in a knot = Dont get upset. Example: Did you bring the sanger I asked you to make? The bulge in the lycra briefs' forward-facing extremity resembles . Mild admonishment. back blocks = Referring to a place that is far from the city, or far from town, e.g. You stay there, Ill get the drinks, its my shout. Someone stole his bike and he chucked a wobbly. Meaning: (Noun) Brekky is Australian slang for breakfast. That blokes a flamin galah; he doesnt know whether hes Arthur or Martha . Basically when its all good, its no wuckas. The earliest published example located for give it a burl, Shirl is from 2005. = A young, obnoxious personparticularly someone who drives like a jackass, doing burnouts, donuts, and speeding, = Elevator (what, were these people colonized by the Brits or something). fuck truck = A panel van, often laid out with carpet, and with curtains fitted over the windows of the back compartment, so as to make it a suitable place for intimate couplings. ], bugger = [2] An annoying person (usually used regarding males), e.g. Really, really tired. Guess who invented it? You may or may not be actually sick. Example: How come youre so pissed with just a bottle of beer? Thats beaut, mate!, You beaut!, What a beaut!, or You bewdy!; may be called out when something good happens. or a piss, a scratch and a good look around (SMH, 19 April 2017). Derives from the notion that men in Australia grew up tall and thin. Youre such a bludger. swimming costume) or Speedos (from the brand-name Speedos, manufacturer of bathers). Perfect for pegging up your goonbag. filthy on = To be unhappy with someone, e.g. Heres a fun new word, Barbeque. 03. What is summer without one of these? Meaning: (Noun) Maccas is Australian slang for McDonalds. Crack the shits - Getting angry at someone or something. That blokes a bit strange; hes a few sandwiches short of a picnic. Fair dinkum, thats what happened. Where did you get your licence? The Gabba = A reference to the cricket ground in Wooloongabba, Queensland. Tommo = Tom or Thomas (or the surnames Thomson or Thompson). Use this Aussie slang in your day-to-day conversations and Aussie might think you're one of their own. Davo, Jacko, Johno, Robbo, Stevo, and Tommo (David, Jack, John, Robert, Steve, and Tom). From a reference to an outdoor toilet. Why spell it out when you can say it? Extremely busy. This is part of the Australia tradition of giving various names an o suffix, e.g. A over T =Arse over tits, i.e. A person who is considered unsophisticated or unrefined, commonly associated by Aussies with someone of low socio-economic status. Barbie = [2] Abbreviation of Barbara. Taken from the rhyming slang apples and spice for nice. 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). Derived from the practice of young male Aborigines going walkabout, heading off into the wilderness, to live alone for several months, as a rite of passage. Required fields are marked *. Can also be spelt as cooee. 'Going out' can mean getting into the water and swimming out from the shore. Similar to cactus. Not to be confused with BS. Shes such a great woman, her bloods worth bottling; hence the term bottler. Another slang word for cigarette. She was spewing because shed left her phone at work., Not what you think it means rather, its someone you find attractive. Similar to get off the grass, get out of town. Now I use it all the time. Derived from beautiful. Meaning: (Noun) Chook is an Australian slang word for chicken. schoolies = The school leavers end of year celebrations, as in Schoolies Week. [See the entry: whinge. 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. but over 2 litres in the Northern Territory . togs. lolly = A piece of confectionary, a candy, a sweet (an abbreviation of lollypop). Someone whos being a bit whingy or is seeking attention, ie my dog. batching = Living as a bachelor, e.g. Shazza = Sharon. Balmain folk dancing = Putting the boot in, when a fighting opponent is on the ground; from the Sydney suburb of Balmain, once considered to be a tough area. he drank ten beers, then he chucked up in the toilet. Learn how your comment data is processed. Translation: Speedos Explanation: Skimpy male beachwear. When you are mad at someone or something, youre aggroshort for aggravated. flat chat = Very fast or very hard, e.g. 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. 3. Aggro (or Agro) When you are mad at someone or something, you're aggroshort for "aggravated". Bazza, Gazza, and Shazza (Barry, Gary, and Sharon). He was skiting about how good he is at footy. Youre a bit of a silly duffer, arent you? Possibly derived from an unproductive or worthless mine, termed a duffer. Thats fair dinkum. Not a swear word, bloody is generally used for extra emphasis. This word is one of the most common Australian slang words used as an insult. cracked = [1] To achieve something in particular, or to succeed in life, e.g. This was a Tram service that came out of Bondi Junction and went downhill along Bondi Road all the way to Bondi Beach. 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. Derived from the large apple-growing industry in Tasmania. Bodgies were regarded as uncouth louts. Well here's the most thorough Aussie vocab video on the internet teaching you all . A Cold One / Coldie - It refers to Beer Avo - Avocado (A fruit) Accadacca - Australian band ACDC is referred to as this by Aussies. on the piss = Drinking alcohol, or drinking alcohol excessively. arsey = Someone who is considered lucky, e.g. John Smith: dumb one day, stupid the next. [See the entry: drongo.]. ( give us a go). Literature, legends, and larrikins. Johno = John. 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. ambos = Ambulance medics. A. G. Stephens A 285ml glass of beer, also known as a pot in some states. Thongs are slang for a pair of flip-flops. Sharon, I think you might find it's a "texta". The wine, a personal fave slang of mine to use for a happy hour. I.e. To chuck a sickie is to stay home from work. Dont lick your fingers. 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 . they had a real barney over that one (sometimes spelt as barny). Meaning: (Noun) A drongo is another popular Australian slang that refers to a fool or a stupid person. crawler = Someone who sucks up to authority figures, e.g. Often used in a negative sense regarding a person with an over-inflated opinion of themselves, e.g. bailed up = Originally a reference to the demand made by bushrangers (who would say to their victims Bail up!, similar to Stand and deliver!), but now refers to someone being stopped, usually in an inconvenient manner or for a disagreement (to corner someone); e.g. smoko = Smoking break (by extension, it can refer to a tea break for non-smokers). There are 575 other synonyms or words related to headache listed above. The act of piling on a person, for any sort of reason. decko = To look, e.g. pissed = [2] An abbreviation of pissed off, i.e. arsey = Someone who is considered lucky, e.g. Thats bullshit, you filthy liar!, You reckon Fred Nerk is the best footballer ever? Thanks! Drink Bonox! Everyone is wearing their Tassie Tuxedos. she gave him curry when he got back late from the pub. supports them), usually used in regards to people barracking for a football team, e.g. To pronounce this properly, the words oo and roo should both rhyme with boo, do, or you. blotto = A reference to someone who is very drunk, e.g. Singular: snag, e.g. As a kid in Australia in the summer, this would be one of your favourite words! Claytons = A non-alcoholic drink advertised (in a huge advertising campaign) as the drink you have when youre not having a drink, a phrase that then came to be commonly used to describe many other things that largely occur, or exist, in name only, e.g. bees knees = Something very good. There is also Dont be a Billy. Often turned around for other purposes, e.g. 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). Yeah? He donged him on the head. Shake hands with the wifes best friend? It is then spun around and whoever it lands on has to have a drink, pouring it straight from the clothesline into their mouth. A phrase used when someone is fired up, angry or otherwise upset, A 200ml glass (7 fl oz). I mentioned this in passing amongst some American friends. It's not quite an Aussie slang dictionary, but it will help you know what's the John Dory down-under. A Furphy water cartfurphy = A rumour. Football. Ben Hall, Captain Moonlite (Andrew Scott), Captain Thunderbolt (Frederick Ward), Frank Gardiner, Mad Dan Morgan, and Ned Kelly were all considered to be bushrangers. 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