Similar to Take a hike. as useful as an ashtray on a motorbike = Someone, or something, that is not useful. Core of My Heart [My Country, poem by Dorothea Mackellar, 24 October 1908] Shes not bad looking. 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. refo = Abbreviation for refugee; can also be spelt as reffo, e.g. Maybe its just NSW then who knows! Rarely used nowadays. Billabong A pond in a dry riverbed Billy Teapot (in the outback on the fire) Bloody Very Bloody oath Yes! dirty on = To be unhappy with someone, e.g. Anywhere that is rather rundown and/or derelict. Are you fair dinkum? (i.e. the liver needs to detoxify the bloodstream so it uses water from other parts of the body including the brain to do it. Also used as a play upon words, e.g. hawk the fork = Soliciting for purposes of prostitution; from hawk (to sell) and fork (vagina). 8. An expression of exclamation, often used instead of the other F-word. Itll make sense soon youll be right, mate! Would you like to go to the movies? Yeah. Addy is a kind hearted sassy girl.She usually will fight in a argument if she believes she is right even when she might not be. Australian literature To be angry about something. That dinner you made was grouse, Louise.. Also rendered as parmi or parmo. To speed with enthusiasm, particularly around corners. The pluralised version of you, embedded in the local vernacular. From "goon sack" to "the bush," Jacob will leave you saying "Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi" after this episode . coldie = A cold can of beer, or a cold stubbie of beer. Whered you get it? earbashing = To talk non-stop, to talk incessantly, or to tell someone off, e.g. Commie = A Communist; also rendered as Commo. a few sangers short of a barbie = [See the entry: a few sandwiches short of a picnic.]. ), 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.). Bottle-ache Life Lenses Used from the mid-19th to the early 20th century. Be quiet, or Ill hit you on the head). Youre a bit of a silly duffer, arent you? Possibly derived from an unproductive or worthless mine, termed a duffer. I havent yet proceeded very far down the list here, but I have a comment about arsey. Derived from the innovation of bakers selling pre-sliced bread, instead of whole loaves, which consumers had to cut up themselves with a bread knife. bullet = Sacked, e.g. ), RELATED: 40 WEIRD FACTS ABOUT AUSTRALIA. fizzer = Something that fails to live up to expectations, e.g. Meaning: (Noun) The Aussie slang rellie is a shortened version of relatives.. [See the entry: Bandywallop.]. Whilst the word began as an acronym, with ANZAC correctly spelt with capital letters, it has a modern usage as a noun, with a meaning wider than that of the ANZAC military organization, and it is therefore now also correctly spelt with just its initial letter capitalised, i.e. Meaning: (Adjective) The word stoked is Australian slang for happy or feeling pleased. Books (full text) Meaning: (Verb) The word bail means to leave without notice or to cancel plans the last minute. I think you might be right. a few sandwiches short of a picnic = Someone who is lacking in intelligence, someone who is a bit mentally slow, someone who is a bit slow on the uptake, e.g. Queensland: beautiful one day, perfect the next = An advertising catch phrase for the Queensland tourist industry. Whilst buggery does not specifically mean hell, it serves the same function as hell as used in common phrase Go to hell. Example: Move your lappy somewhere else. A short of Do you reckon?, an Australian slang equivalent for Do you think?. dingos breakfast = No breakfast at all. Similar to the phrase put the bite on. Shooting the moon [short story by Henry Lawson], Timeline of Australian history and culture, Calendar of Australian history and culture, Significant events and commemorative dates. By clicking Subscribe you agree to ourprivacy and legal statement. great Australian dream, the = The desire to own ones own home and block of land. Aggro (or Agro) When you are mad at someone or something, you're aggroshort for "aggravated". Underwear or panties. Singular: cocky. Now, you can make the most of your Aussie slang with these three ripper gadgets 1. Similar to the rhyming slang term Captain Cook. [See the entry: bugger.]. loo = Toilet (crapper, dunny, shitter, water closet). Charles Harpur Fifty of something, mostly as a reference to money. It is not the first Australian slang word or saying to make it to the wider English vocabulary. Daks is a combination of the words dad and slacks because only men used to wear trousers. bog in = Indulge freely; same as the expression dig in. Comes from the 1700s British word hooray. Im going to the bottle shop to get some grog. #SpoonTip: the drinking age in Australia is 18. He was pretty toey about having to stay inside all day. Aussie = [1] An Australian; usually with patriotic or nationalist overtones, being a reference to a fair dinkum Australian. I mentioned this in passing amongst some American friends. When something is considered easy, its a piece of piss. Modern Irish: Ta dha cinn orm. FAQ = Acronym for Fair Average Quality; not normally used now, especially as it would be confused with the modern acronym of FAQ, meaning Frequently Asked Questions. Hooch Homemade alcohol. Gor blimey, I ate too much, Im as full as a goog. Chrissy = Abbreviation of Christmas; can also be spelt as Chrissie. A charity store and where I personally buy most of my clothing. dinkum = Genuine, authentic, on the level, e.g. A bogan with money. A 115ml/4oz glass in Hobart. A Cold One / Coldie - It refers to Beer Avo - Avocado (A fruit) Accadacca - Australian band ACDC is referred to as this by Aussies. Needed if you're in the car with one of the world's worst drivers Hallmark Channel. Davo, Jacko, Johno, Robbo, Stevo, and Tommo (David, Jack, John, Robert, Steve, and Tom). no wuckin furries = Not a problem; an adaptation of No fuckin worries. He got the flick from work the other day (i.e. And yes so true. crust = Used in reference to someones job or income, e.g. someone who doesnt work very hard, or doesnt work at all. To get on the turps is to drink. I would strongly suggest to remove this slang work from your dictionary. Also an Aussie tradition at any sporting event. Hed been drinking at the beach all day and he was stuffed.. Thongs are slang for something completely different in Australia see below. togs. 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. Everyone turns up in their vehicles, theres a raging party and they sleep/pass out in their swags, alone or if the night has worked out well, with company. Chrissie - Christmas. gutless wonder = A coward, i.e. Example: Whats your name on Facey? But, In North and South Australia, the word mate is slang for a friend. dead-set drongo = Someone who is regarded as a total idiot, stupid, clumsy or worthless, e.g. Hey, come and have a gander at this!. 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. Short for derelict. Also called a googy egg, although that phrase is normally used with children, 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. Now listen mate, I need to splash the boots. Named from the main character in Hawaii 5-0. Slang for Getting Drunk There are quite a few funny phrases for the act of getting drunk. keyboard_arrow_left Back to previous menu close Close Menu. laughing gear = Teeth, mouth, e.g. Shazza = Sharon. he barracks for Collingwood. Ive just paid all of my bills, and now Ive got bugger all money left. Are we going to the woop woop? Heritage, history, and heroes. Meaning: (Noun) The word bush in Australian slang means getting away from civilization. Its roots come from the British navy's use of lime juice to cure scurvy during the late 19th century. I know! Get on the bike, av a go, it wont bite ya. An Australian version of a redneck, associated with cheap tattoos, bad teeth and atrocious style of clothing. 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. hangover noun [C] (ILLNESS) a feeling of illness after drinking too much alcohol: I had a terrible hangover the next morning. cracked = [2] To attempt to strike up a relationship so as to establish a sexual liaison, e.g. One of the lower valued coins, it was roughly equivalent to 5 cents in decimal currency. That old food pongs!. A. G. Stephens Just my two cents . A Book for Kids [by C. J. Dennis, 1921] down = To be unhappy with someone, e.g. Comes from bush tucker which is food such as bugs from the outback. As a Kiwi, raisins and sultanas are not the same thing! Linguistically, the origins of many of these slang words and phrases are British. Carn the Blues!. not much chop = Not very good, e.g. Thats defo a devo outcome, Id crack the shits if that happened to me.. boozer = [2] Someone who drinks a lot of alcoholic drinks, especially beer. choof off = To depart, usually (but not always) said in a friendly manner, e.g. he did the dirty on her; similar to filthy on. dog = An informer, especially an informer for the police or prison guards, e.g. the movie theatre was chockablock, there were no empty seats left, the train was chockers, so no more passengers could get in. Less common alternatives are sammo, sammie, and sango. Buried deep inside Tasmazia (the largest maze in the Southern Hemisphere) is a top Tasmanian attraction. . stubbie = A short bottle of beer (also spelt stubby). A real Australian. Call it Strine, call it Ocker, call it whatever you like, but the way we speak is at the . shattered = Very tired, exhausted. Wanna come watch the footy at me this weekend?. Meaning: (Noun) A drongo is another popular Australian slang that refers to a fool or a stupid person. 10. Today mate is more common as in Gday mate v Gday cobber. Not a swear word, bloody is generally used for extra emphasis. Not bloody chook again!, An exclamation of surprise, popularised by the Crocodile Hunter (RIP), An injustice. Another slang word for cigarette. Example: Did you bring the sanger I asked you to make? To bail is to cancel plans. Refreshment Meaning: (Expression) The term No wuckas is Aussie slang for no worries.. So I looked at G.A. Usually consists of the most crudely shortened words and mates names. I am ignorant of that usage for arsey. You know, strain the potatoes. pull your head in = Shut up and mind your own business. Thats a nice car youve got there; shes a beauty alright. Can also be spelt as Brizzie. Yes, the animal. cant be bothered = Dont feel like doing something, not in the mood to do something, cant be arsed, e.g. bush week = Uncultured behaviour, referring to the possibility of people living in the bush (without refined manners) coming down to the city en masse and acting up, e.g. Ahhh, the days of Dragon playing at the Bondi Hotel, opposite the beach. Dinner. Example: Lets watch footy later. Looking to create a blog? Ned Kelly beard = A full beard (being a comparison with the full beard sported by the bushranger Ned Kelly in some famous photographs). 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. Crow-eater = Someone from South Australia. 9. big smoke = The city (can be used to refer to any big city). Example: we have the finest beaches here in Straya. Basically a child who is so little they can only reach an adult's ankles. This word is one of the most common Australian slang words used as an insult. Whether it's the stinging headache that feels like a thousand hot knives behind your retinas, the 3 am kebab sitting just below your epiglottis threatening to make a reappearance, or the fact that any sort of sympathy is nowhere to be found, a hangover is a shitty, shitty time to be alive, and responsible for plenty wishing they bloody well weren't. shithouse = [2] No good, e.g. Used in lieu of a persons name. 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 . bar hopping bending an elbow boozing catching a buzz day drinking drinking like a fish 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. Jacob Elordi schools us in Australian slang. boomer = A large kangaroo (such as in the Rolf Harris song about Six white boomers). Football. apples = Shell be apples, Its apples, or Everythings apples. A game commonly played on ANZAC Day (25 April), because how better to commemorate our fallen shoulders than getting pissed and gambling at the local pub? He raged at the blue light disco all night long., To be excited about something. From a reference to an outdoor toilet. Sausage. compo = Workers compensation, also known as workers comp. Not at all a nice nickname for someone on welfare. 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). You know, unbutton the mutton? Can also be spelt as cooee. Well, drink Bonox!. The Newcastle song [music video, sung by Bob Hudson] carked it = To die; stop working, e.g. chin wag = Talk, gossip, chat, usually refers to a conversation of some length regarding matters of little importance, e.g. I saw you looking in through my window; having a good sticky beak, were ya?, stick your bib in = To interfere, e.g. Meaning: The Australian slang Chrissie means Christmas. Written By Holiday Makers In Australia. RELATED: WHAT NOT TO DO WHEN VISITING AUSTRALIA, To party. Derived from the geographic position of Mexico, compared to the USA. A Bondi tram (Sydney)shoot through like a Bondi tram = To depart very quickly, to move fast, e.g. Shes a couple of lamingtons short of a CWA meeting (CWA refers to the Country Womens Association). 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. Weve been here for generations. falling head over heels, e.g. bonzer = Excellent, e.g. Afternoon. Johno = John. 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. geek = To look, e.g. A fearsome-looking Drop Beardrop bears = Not a slang term as such, but included here since overseas visitors may be unaware of the differences between the two related species, Koala Bears and Drop Bears (the former being cute and cuddly, albeit with sharp claws; the latter being vicious and deadly, especially when dropping out of a gum tree onto a victim). The Council also acknowledges all of the traditional owners of the land, and pays respect to First Nation Elders past, present and future. annoyed, irked. Any such words or phrases contained herein are listed here in an academic role, as a documentation of cultural expressions, with regards to establishing a historical record of slang usage. Australia for the Australians! [The Bulletin, 2 July 1887]Australia for the Australians = A nationalist catch phrase, demanding sovereignty for the native Australians (the Australian-born). carry on like a pork chop = Someone carrying on in an unduly agitated manner, e.g. I would not have even considered that slippery dip would not be understood! coldie - beer. A crybaby. After a big night out, youll likely end up at the Maccas drive-thru. Top Enders = People from the Northern Territory; Territorians. Cabbage Gardeners = Victorians. If you do not wish to be offended, then please do not read any further. Apple Isle = Tasmania. 2. Mary Hannay Foott Similar to no dramas. An alternative usage is She bangs like a shithouse door. See also fifteen and pint. Shake hands with the wifes best friend? Youre useless, you should go south til your hat floats. he went berko when he was told he was sacked. cop it sweet = When someone takes on a negative outcome without complaining. We fanged it out of there. Haha yeah, it really is like its own language, which is what I personally love about our slang! bundle = A lot of money, a bundle of money, e.g. 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). "Crudo" is Mexican slang for a hangover. 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. Derived from combining 'schooner' and 'middy'. cot case = Someone who should be put in a hospital bed (a hospital cot), usually regarding someone who is badly inebriated, but also used for someone who is mentally deranged. 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. After explaining it they still dont believe it is a legit phrase. full as a goog = Full up, eaten to ones limit, eaten too much, e.g. But despite not having quite the established vernacular some other countries and cultures may boast, Australian slang words have become globally adored. Henry Lawson document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. coon = Derogatory name for Aborigines (from the American usage regarding Negros). Dont be silly. 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. Meaning: (Noun) Thongs in Australia are not stringy underwear. 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). A U-turn. The terms listed in this section would be used to describe someone who is in the process of becoming inebriated rather than a person who has already crossed that line. He dudded me on the deal. Fair go, mate! as a demand for fair treatment. Yeah? Thats fair dinkum. bible basher = Someone who is outspokenly Christian (similar to a bible thumper). bludger = Someone who bludges; i.e. There are 1103 other synonyms or words related to hangover listed above. Exercise shoes also can be called joggers. posted by Zozo at 7:46 AM on July 19, 2006. got the sack), his girlfriend didnt like him any more, so she gave him the flick; similar to give someone the arse. Geez, hes really having a good whinge, isnt he? Sometimes whingers may be asked Would you like some cheese with your whine?, whinger = Someone who excessively complains, moans, whines, or whinges. This Australian slang word is also commonly used in other countries, like the United States. 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. Knickers are also widely used in British and North American countries, but with a different meaning. Example: Is someone in the dunny? Up shit creek without a paddle = In dire trouble, in a quandary. Meaning: (Noun) A snag is Australian slang for sausage.. This is part of the Australia tradition of giving various names an o suffix, e.g. Go on mate, choof off, get going. Example: Dont forget to go to the store in the arvo. pulled that one out of their arse. Cold One Giggle Juice Diesel Hard Stuff Poison, Petrol, Oil Because it powers up. beyond the Black Stump = Somewhere that is far away from civilisation. ], Widgies = Females involved in an uncouth and loutish 1950s youth sub-culture. Tap to play GIF. dead marine = An empty beer bottle (possibly of US origin or reference thereto). Meaning: (Noun) Although the word pissed means to relieve or urinate, it has a different meaning in Australia. A goog is an egg (which tend to be very full inside). 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. She was spewing because shed left her phone at work., Not what you think it means rather, its someone you find attractive. haha sorry! chuck a wobbly = Have a tantrum, get angry (the imputation is that one is acting like a mentally disabled person having a fit, wobbling about all over the place); also chuck a fit, chuck a mental, chuck a mickey, e.g. Do you have anymore Australian slang words to add to this list? carry on like a two-bob watch = Someone carrying on in an unduly agitated manner, e.g. 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!) Thorpie = Ian Thorpe, the famous swimmer. Business, ie None of your bizzo. Often depicted as someone with a strong Australian accent, who swears, drinks a lot of beer, and who has very few social graces; stereotyped as wearing (in the heat) shorts, blue t-shirt, and thongs (footwear), with a tinnie or stubbie of beer in his hand. 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. Extremely busy. Not sure. The phrase bugger it means damn it. An Australian-Israeli who loves to write and bake (in the kitchen and on the beach), is a singer/songwriter and a coffee addict. An umbrella. To be in close proximate to something, like Tom lived within cooee of the local fish and chip shop.. bog in = To tuck into food, or to eat food with gusto, e.g. he was carrying on like a pork chop. Great post, thank you! Theres a lot of Australian slang words for this state of being! Be quiet, or Ill hit you on the head). 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