bundle = A lot of money, a bundle of money, e.g. Tom wasnt within coo-ee of the town. Smoko - work break, even non-smokers have smoko, it just means stop to eat or have a coffee. My belief of that usage is that it means something like PUSHY, perhaps RUDE, perhaps ill-mannered. Go on, give it a burl. Abo = Abbreviation of Aboriginal; not necessarily intended as a derogatory term, but in modern times it is now almost always regarded as derogatory, even if not intended as such. See: IAC list on Trove. Genuinely Australian words such as bush are only used by locals and are not that common outside the country. . Hooch Homemade alcohol. We believe in a fair go around here; also used as a form of protest, e.g. I didnt know that was going to happen. We also have an extensive list of general travel tips and road trip tips, to help you with your trip planning. When you are mad at someone or something, youre aggroshort for aggravated. crawler = Someone who sucks up to authority figures, e.g. I will put some more thought into this when I have a moment to breathe as its one of my favourite things to talk about (Im an ESL teacher and my academic background is in linguistics). Well here's the most thorough Aussie vocab video on the internet teaching you all . In 2013, selfie became Oxford Dictionaries word of the year. dillybag = A small bag, from the Aboriginal term for a bag or basket. true blue = Someone or something that is genuinely Australian or very Australian. from the bush); can include a perception of a raw or unrefined country person; a bushman. Derived from beautiful. chigger = Tasmanian name for a bogan (from the Tasmanian suburb of Chigwell, which was regarded as a low-class area). Similar to the phrase put the bite on. Queensland: beautiful one day, perfect the next = An advertising catch phrase for the Queensland tourist industry. Does anyone want a cheeseburger?. Australia has remarkable wines, but in this case, we are talking about cheap wine that comes in a box. Lo-Carb! Example: Do you need new thongs? Derived from the complimentary phrase your bloods worth bottling. stinker = A very hot day, e.g. Barbie - Barbecue Bathers - Swimsuit Beauty! Cabbage Gardeners = Victorians. [See the entry: Bodgies and Widgies.]. booze artist = Someone who drinks a lot of alcoholic drinks, especially beer. He glassed that bloke at the bar, Watch out, hes nasty, he might glass you. Today mate is more common as in Gday mate v Gday cobber. Sometimes the term "Bruce", which refers to an Australian man, is also used. Rock music and pop music (videos) Hello and welcome to Birdgehls, a responsible travel blog with an emphasis on backyard travel in Australia. "It's not bush week." Posnov / Getty Images. Mozzie: mosquito. The stage manager divvied up the takings; can also be spelt as divvie. In other Australian slang contexts, bugger means damn (damnation). knackers = Testicles. [See the entry: go to buggery. Not bloody chook again!, An exclamation of surprise, popularised by the Crocodile Hunter (RIP), An injustice. Addition is Dry as a dead Dingoes dong, Thanks for your suggestions, Russell. 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. fair dinkum = Genuine, authentic, on the level, e.g. kangaroos loose in the top paddock = Someone who is not all there, a bit mad, crazy, loony, e.g. Ah spewin mate, cant believe she took the last roll.. billy cart = A cart used by children; often such a cart is used for racing down hills (refers to a small cart that could be pulled along by a billy goat). Probably wanting to get the tram to the beach, the tram was always full, and it left without you. bathers - swimsuit. bees knees = Something very good. Derived from the taste of beer. That was taken to mean what the items were, rather than the city they had come from! chockablock = Full, e.g. churchie = A church-goer; also used regarding students from Church of England schools. big-noting = When someone puffs up their own importance, e.g. Hey, come and have a gander at this!. Basically a child who is so little they can only reach an adult's ankles. To take a squiz is to take a quick look at something. I know! dropkick = Someone who is dumb or an idiot. Thongs are slang for a pair of flip-flops. Its one of the most well-known Australian slang phrases. Singular: ambo. Meaning: (Noun) Maccas is Australian slang for McDonalds. As crook as Rookwood - seriously ill. "Crook" being really sick, at death's door, and Rookwood being the biggest cemetery in Australia.. Means an older woman that isn't your mother. A lot seem to just make things up that nobody ever says just to fill up the pages of their books. Fair go, mate! as a demand for fair treatment. Chuck a sickie - Pretend you're sick to get a day off work. Australians, and even other people from different parts of the world, love an iced cold beer after working hard throughout the day. 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. apples = Shell be apples, Its apples, or Everythings apples. boozer = [2] Someone who drinks a lot of alcoholic drinks, especially beer. lol . 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). Example: Lets watch footy later. So, the next time your friend asks you to join them at Macca's you know that they mean McDonald's, the restaurantnot some man down the street called Macca. Bodgies were regarded as uncouth louts. Joseph Furphy Often a jokester, likes to play pranks. I will never dine at Red Rooster again.. Goof Usually cheap alcohol. Cold One Giggle Juice Diesel Hard Stuff Poison, Petrol, Oil Because it powers up. And is goon of fortune truly the greatest drinking game known to man? Bottle-O: bottle shop, liquor store 5. [See the entry: cockies.]. Derived from combining 'schooner' and 'middy'. dong = To hit or punch, e.g. I prepared a list for you. butchers = Rhyming slang for look, an abbreviation of butchers hook, e.g. Example: Put away the swag before the guests arrive. buy back the farm = To have Australian resources under Australian ownership; the farm referring to Australia. 6. av a go = Strine for Have a go, i.e. (Actually, another of the 19 - cheese and kisses/ "missus" - is rhyming slang, too, but not identified as such.) knackered = Very tired, exhausted. However, when I look at his second meaning, this seems to cover your given usage: Similar to the phrase Up shit creek without a paddle. Aw mate you were a bit legless last night!, Lipstick. My personal favourite bottle-o is called Thirsty Camel, where the shop is like a drive thru, except you get alcohol instead of burgers. spat the dummy = To have a tantrum, get angry, be of bad temper; e.g. Get on the bike, av a go, it wont bite ya. refo = Abbreviation for refugee; can also be spelt as reffo, e.g. Chuck a wobbly - Lose your temper. he build the shed, but its a bit of a bodgy job; similar to the term dodgy, and possibly related to the term botched (to carry out a task badly, or carelessly; to botch up a job). Ha! togs. Football. veisalgia. 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 . What if I told, Read More Melbourne Break Room: smashing good funContinue. Example: You forgot to bring your own food? I am ignorant of that usage for arsey. being selected to join a team or group). arseholes = People who are considered to be not nice, e.g. Also rendered as parmi or parmo. An umbrella. Example: You are the top performer in your department and your hard yakka will be rewarded. Winfield Blue cigarettes), swears a lot, drinks beer a lot, and has a mullet haircut. This Australian slang term is popular amongst teens and young adults. Stevo = Steven, or Stephen. lolly water = Soft drink (e.g. Do you want eggs and toast? like a bandicoot on a burnt ridge = Someone who is very alone. batching = Living as a bachelor, e.g. He ran around the backyard in the nuddy, after playing goon of fortune.. telling lies, fanciful stories (tall stories), or saying what is considered to be incorrect information. 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. was fired; got the sack), bullshit = A term which is used to refer to a lie, to something said that is disagreed with, or to a situation that is disagreed with), e.g. barracker = Someone who barracks for a person or a group (i.e. Someone whos being a bit whingy or is seeking attention, ie my dog. Get your laughing gear around that sanger. Also spelt little Johnnie. people from Bananaland (a slang name for Queensland). They dont just sell milk. Comes from bush tucker which is food such as bugs from the outback. Thats defo a devo outcome, Id crack the shits if that happened to me.. Can I correct/add to your phrase She bangs like a dunny door? It is not the first Australian slang word or saying to make it to the wider English vocabulary. An alternative usage is She bangs like a shithouse door. Similar to the rhyming slang term Captain Cook. I would strongly suggest to remove this slang work from your dictionary. They had a real stoush at the back of the pub. Sunnydale is such a hole., Not trustworthy or seems a bit off. flick = Get rid of, e.g. [See the entry: bugger.]. Can also be used in a general sense when speaking to someone, e.g. The phrase was made up by Australian comedian Barry Humphries, to use in his Barry McKenzie cartoon strip in Private Eye (UK), e.g. carn = Strine for Come on, especially used when barracking for a team, e.g. 100 Most Common Australian Slang Words and Sayings. Youre a bit of a silly duffer, arent you? Possibly derived from an unproductive or worthless mine, termed a duffer. CJ. bloke = A man. 2 syllables is much easier. fix you up = To pay someone, e.g. Sheila initially was how Aussies would refer to Irish women, but eventually the name stuck as slang for women in general. she gave him curry when he got back late from the pub. See: IAC list on Trove. Distinct from the word nanna, which means grandmother. Note that in Adelaide it's only a 285ml glass. hollow legs = A reference to someone who is very hungry, or someone who is eating a lot, e.g. The desert. Needed if you're in the car with one of the world's worst drivers What do you think you are doing?! pissed to the eyeballs = Very drunk, e.g. fair suck of the sav = To call for fair treatment, or a demand to give someone a reasonable chance, e.g. ankle biters = Young children. brass razoo = A reference to a (non-existent) worthless coin, e.g. Dryblower Murphy Also called a googy egg, although that phrase is normally used with children, e.g. Facebook. sus it out = Check it out, check on something, look at something, investigate, e.g. Genuine. dead marine = An empty beer bottle (possibly of US origin or reference thereto). 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 grumblebum = A complainer, a whinger, a whiner. bible basher = Someone who is outspokenly Christian (similar to a bible thumper). When youre feeling crook, youre either feeling unwell or angry. Based upon the fanciful notion that a person is eating so much that the food is filling up not only their stomach, but also their legs. falling head over heels, e.g. See: IAC list on Trove. Warnie = Shane Warne, the famous cricketer. bushranger = A criminal of the 19th century who lived in the bush and robbed people, especially travelers. . I share tips and tricks on how to tread lightly on our beautiful planet. drink with the flies = To drink alone, especially regarding drinking beer alone. Meaning: (Noun) The Aussie slang rellie is a shortened version of relatives.. they had a real barney over that one (sometimes spelt as barny). Go on, give us a dink on your bike; also referred to as double-dinking. not a dramatic event). Bail According to the algorithm behind Urban Thesaurus, the top 5 slang words for "hangover" are: hanging out of my arse, w.h.o., morning, babalas, and crudo. 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