You know, go where the big knobs hang out. bludger = Someone who bludges; i.e. Like, point Percy at the porcelain? (Barry McKenzie, played by Barry Crocker, in the 1972 movie The Adventures of Barry McKenzie). Usually an expression of surprise, disgust or amazement. Shazza = Sharon. connie = A tram conductor (now outdated, since the removal of conductors from the trams in Melbourne). spat the dummy = To have a tantrum, get angry, be of bad temper; e.g. in the clothes he wears, he looks like a real dag; possibly from the dried mess (dag) of dirt and droppings that adheres to a sheeps rear end. Unhinged . duffer = A hapless person, e.g. A derogatory term often used by women to describe other women, so definitely an Aussie slang insult. We fanged it out of there. shell be apples = Everything will be alright, everything will be apples. Traditionally an outdoor toilet. fang it = To move quickly, especially to drive fast, e.g. Meaning: (Noun) Lappy is an Australian slang and a shortened word for laptop.. Bananalanders = Queenslanders; i.e. Perfect for hangovers and heartburn, but cheap. dingos breakfast = No breakfast at all. billy lid = Rhyming slang for kid (child). Bloody oath! To be pooped. Derived from the large apple-growing industry in Tasmania. Derived from dinkum. an item used to erase pencil markings from paper). Hey mate, pass me a durry. Example: Do you want a snag with your drink? That meal was bonzer. Meaning: (Adjective) A stuck-up person is a person who thinks so highly of himself that he becomes a snob. Today mate is more common as in Gday mate v Gday cobber. ron = A contraction of later on, e.g. Aussie battlers = Australians who are not rich, battling against lifes odds. Thank you. Many of these words were coined by adding the suffix -ie in the end (just like Aussie), but there are more rules. Chuck a uey is commonly said when driving to make a u-turn. Think you know it all? theyre a bunch of arseholes. 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. Derived from the hard life of a dingo, who may not always find it easy to obtain food. What it means: The original "bush week" phrase was used to imply that people from the country are easily fooled by city slickers when they came to . Up a gum tree = In dire trouble, in a quandary. There are 575 other synonyms or words related to headache listed above. Banana Benders = Queenslanders; as Queensland is the state where a lot of bananas are grown, being located in the tropical area of Australia. Crikey - An expression of surprise. Distinct from the word nanna, which means grandmother. That place is such a crock.. Basically stands for a Bastards & Spinsters Ball and they used to be a way for young singles to meet in country towns. Similar to buggered, shattered, stonkered. Get your laughing gear around that sanger. 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. blind Freddie = A phrase used in comparison to establish something that is obvious or easy, e.g. Ha! Expensive. Can be used to describe both Rugby League and Aussie Rules, but never soccer. Aussies love hanging out in the arvo with a cold one. cossie = An abbreviation of swimming costume, i.e. Have a geek at this!; not to be confused with the term geek referring to a studious person, bookworm, or nerd. Gday cobber! (a greeting used by an older generation of Australians)A collection of Australian slang words and phrases. Anywhere that is rather rundown and/or derelict. Similar to the phrase put the bite on. A crybaby. Chuck a wobbly - Lose your temper. Well, more like 'good onya' in the typical Aussie accent. Similar to faffing around. Get on the bike, av a go, it wont bite ya. pissed = [2] An abbreviation of pissed off, i.e. Did you see the dent he hit in my car? go soak your head = Telling someone to rack off (telling someone to go away), usually while in a dispute or disagreement. 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. The physical after-effects, typically a headache, of excessive drinking of alcohol. Gotta love holidays with the relos.. Meaning: (Noun) Thongs in Australia are not stringy underwear. Mushrooms, yum. Example: Fair dinkum! falling head over heels, e.g. divvy = Divide, e.g. We definitely use way more slang than any of us would ever realise! Example: Move your lappy somewhere else. Trying to. Similar to no dramas. Crook comes from the old English verb for bend or hook, so basically when youre feeling crook youre feeling bent out of shape. Similar to the phrase Shell be right. Most of the words I dont commonly use, but I am forever saying no worries and I just cant stop that habit. chockers = [See the entry: chockablock.]. Often accompanied by mate or a friendly slap on the back. flick = Get rid of, e.g. Also known as a root ute, a shaggin wagon, or a sin bin. Meaning: (Noun) Arvo is Australian slang or an abbreviation for the word afternoon.. grog = Alcohol, an alcoholic drink, e.g. He really thinks hes the bees knees, doesnt he?. Geez, fair suck of the sauce bottle, give me a go. A man he was a dinky di, true blu, Aussie bloke (this sentence will make sense once you finish reading this list). blotto = A reference to someone who is very drunk, e.g. The crossword clue In Australian slang, one who gets drunk on little alcohol with 16 letters was last seen on the January 09, 2022. they had a bit of a bingle on the main road. 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. Rommels comments on Australian soldiers [1941-1942] Can be applied to any noun person, place or item. Fun fact: 55% of Aussies refer to McDonalds by its slang nickname, so much that the fast-food chain used it as, Ugg boots. That was taken to mean what the items were, rather than the city they had come from! Derived from the name of the Australian television series Skippy, about a kangaroo. Present. Its of a similar meaning to get something done quickly. Down Under = Australia, e.g. Hes a real bloody drongo. Example: Hey mate, lets have a barbie on the weekend. From "goon sack" to "the bush," Jacob will leave you saying "Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi" after this episode . lolly water = Soft drink (e.g. fush an chups = Fish and chips; a reference to the New Zealand style of pronouncing vowels. We got beer covered; now we need some wine info. dead marine = An empty beer bottle (possibly of US origin or reference thereto). Have a butchers at this. Chunder - Vomit. They look good on you. bloody oath = Too right, thats the truth, an affirmation of a truth, e.g. Meaning: (Noun) A booze bus is a police vehicle that chases after drunk drivers for violating traffic laws. Do you want eggs and toast? Mozzie: mosquito. Example: Can you grab a bunch of lollies when you go out today? Ah, hes a bloody fruit loop!. Looking to create a blog? sanger = A sandwich. But, In North and South Australia, the word mate is slang for a friend. Buried deep inside Tasmazia (the largest maze in the Southern Hemisphere) is a top Tasmanian attraction. "I eat brekkie every morning before sunup." 2. Example: A rellie of mine will vacation here this summer. These place names are typically used in tall tales, such as in the story Crooked Mick of the Speewah. A 350 ml (12 fl oz) glass. 2 syllables is much easier. Australians dont say cobber thats very Pommy! See also fifteen and pint. in like Flynn = To seize an opportunity, often used in referring to a sexual opportunity; from the alleged activities of the Australian actor Errol Flynn. K = Kilometer (abbreviation), e.g. For example, when it comes to fashionable clothing, Big blokes have always had the rough end of the pineapple [ref.]. Bush telly "Bush. Davo, Jacko, Johno, Robbo, Stevo, and Tommo (David, Jack, John, Robert, Steve, and Tom). boat race = Rhyming slang for face (can be abbreviated as boat). Youre a bit of a silly duffer, arent you? Possibly derived from an unproductive or worthless mine, termed a duffer. Hes a real little bugger, isnt he?. Hello and welcome to Birdgehls, a responsible travel blog with an emphasis on backyard travel in Australia. I saw you looking in through my window; having a good sticky beak, were ya?, stick your bib in = To interfere, e.g. Dont go out in a wind, or your tickets will blow off. Makes a bit more sense than just she bangs like a dunny door! Very drunk. This Australian slang phrase I believe is adapted from the French tout de suite. I cant be arsed to cook dinner tonight. Example: Whats your name on Facey? 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. beaut = Something that is great, e.g. posted by 4ster at 7:37 AM on July 19, 2006. Use GoodMigrations to get and compare quotes from reputable international movers, then book the best mover online. Why not avanavo for brekki on some toast.. clucky = Refers to a woman who is showing interest in babies, or in having a baby, from the clucking of a mother hen over her chicks. Oh, Tassie Tuxedo, I love it! Id be so lost if you used a bunch of them in a sentence. Dinner. dud = Defraud, e.g. Dryblower Murphy not a dramatic event). Find out everything you need to know before you go. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. For more, check out my other content on Australia. To chuck a sickie is to stay home from work. Also may be known as swimmers, or bathers, although the latter I find to be a throwback from Britain. no dramas = Not a problem, its all okay, everything is fine, this is not a drama (i.e. Meaning: (Noun) In Australia, a sandwich is called a sanger. Example: we have the finest beaches here in Straya. Drunk. Rarely heard nowadays. Agnes L. Storrie (Agnes L. Kettlewell), The Bastard from the Bush [poem, circa 1900] stubbie = A short bottle of beer (also spelt stubby). like a chook with its head cut off = A reference to someone who is behaving in an erratic or foolish manner; e.g. The expression of words in an Australian accent is known as Strine (which is how many Aussies say the word Australian). : Excellent! An Aussie slang phrase for good work, well done. crook = [2] To attack or abuse, to go crook at someone, e.g. 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. This word can be an insult in Australia, but also a slang word between friends, its fine to use. awkward as a Chow on a bike = Acting in an awkward manner; from a negative reference to a Chinese person on a bike. To be angry about something. Bottle-ache Life Lenses Used from the mid-19th to the early 20th century. nana = A banana. Excellent. Excuse me, digger, how do I get to the next town? Derived from World War One army slang, when the soldiers referred to each other as digger. 3. Slot machines. Derived from the imagined length of a bees genitalia. Similar to a rooster one day, a feather duster the next. 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). See: IAC list on Trove. Meaning: (Adjective) The word pissed off is a vulgar way of saying you are annoyed or irritated by someone. The Christmas season is always a festive season no matter where you are. Where did you get your licence? game as Ned Kelly = Someone who is brave, willing to face incredible odds, e.g. Chuck a spaz - To lose your temper. bikkies = Biscuits (cookies in American terminology); can also be spelt as bickies. Your email address will not be published. Once again, were a continent and people do have different accents, depending on where you hail from, a point I find myself arguing ALL THE TIME. This Australian slang word is also commonly used in other countries, like the United States. bar hopping bending an elbow boozing catching a buzz day drinking drinking like a fish fair suck of the sav = To call for fair treatment, or a demand to give someone a reasonable chance, e.g. Hes got a real down on him for smashing his car; also rendered as a downer. Distinct from the slang word lolly, used in Europe and the USA, which refers to an under-age girl (derived from the movie Lolita, made in 1962 and re-made in 1997). couldnt raffle a chook in a pub = Referring to someone who is incompetent. Im just popping some lippie on darl, before we head down to RSL for tea!, MacDonalds. Refreshment Gor blimey, I ate too much, Im as full as a goog. Never heard of Baz being short hand for Brian before Barry, all the time. No wuckas, mate! it ould also be a foldable bed. Can also be used in a general sense when speaking to someone, e.g. An Australian version of a redneck, associated with cheap tattoos, bad teeth and atrocious style of clothing. Ben Hall, Captain Moonlite (Andrew Scott), Captain Thunderbolt (Frederick Ward), Frank Gardiner, Mad Dan Morgan, and Ned Kelly were all considered to be bushrangers. garbo = Garbage man; the person who comes along in a truck to collect your rubbish. What a bogan!" #2. City of Churches = Adelaide, the capital of South Australia. Timeline of Australian history and culture dinky di = Truly Australian, e.g. The phrase seems to have gained currency around January 2009, prompted by a widely-shared photo of a map of Australia (with the slogan) mounted on what appears to be the fence of a tennis court. Get dumped? Meaning: (Noun) The Aussie slang rellie is a shortened version of relatives.. dog = An informer, especially an informer for the police or prison guards, e.g. A short of Do you reckon?, an Australian slang equivalent for Do you think?. The Australian bush, but is also used to refer to anywhere rural, ie to go out bush. who invented it? Aussie = [2] Australia, or something from Australia; e.g. Traditionally, Australians hate people with an over-inflated sense of self-worth. For service station, meaning a gas station. 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. Dont come the raw prawn with me!. 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. Soldiers at a Furphys water cart, World War OneGeebung = Somewhere very far away. As a kid in Australia in the summer, this would be one of your favourite words! And yes so true. [poem, 3 July 1906]. Also spelt little Johnnie. That watch is a little exy for my budget. Extremely busy. (my emphases). 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. cop it sweet = When someone takes on a negative outcome without complaining. Can be hyphenated, i.e. 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. Example: I know what youre talking about. Example: Lets watch footy later. 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 . big-noting = When someone puffs up their own importance, e.g. Books (full text) Thats fair dinkum. This word is another popular Aussie slang today. The women are all avoiding him; hes about as popular as a Jew in Germany (derives from the treatment of Jews in Germany during the period of the Third Reich). he was carrying on like a two-bob watch (from having a cheap watch that goes too fast). Meaning: The Australian slang Chrissie means Christmas. 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. What if I told, Read More Melbourne Break Room: smashing good funContinue. She had buckleys of getting to work on time. That may or may not be me, most days. McDonalds is a popular fast-food chain found in all parts of the world. To manoeuvre ones car into a u-turn is to chuck a u-ie.. Freedom on the Wallaby [poem by Henry Lawson, 16 May 1891] The British equivalent is good for you. Bewdy, Norm! was an advertising catchphrase in the 1970s. cookies in the States. Ive got a few VIC friends who use it too. Its a beautiful place and well worth visiting. They hadnt seen each other in ages, so when they caught up they had a real good chinwag. If you've got something to add to the dictionary, give us a yell. parma = A parmigiana. Im spewin.. A person who is mischievous or unsophisticated, however has a good heart and is well liked. Gazza = Garry. Birthday prezzies, Chrissie prezzies, Aussies love their prezzies. A clothing line that folds in on itself, not unlike an umbrella. 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