![]() The Comprehensive 380 Word Australian Slang Dictionary AĪerial pingpong = Australian Rules footballĪussie Salute = wave to scare off the fliesīail (somebody) up = to corner somebody physicallyīail = to not turn up or to go early – normally without warningīarrack = to cheer on (football team etc.)īattler = someone working hard and only just making a livingīig Smoke = a big city, especially Sydney or Melbourneīikkie = biscuit (also “it cost big bikkies” = it was expensive), cost big bikkies = expensiveīilly = metal container for boiling water.īitzer = mongrel dog (bits of this and bits of that)īlack Stump, beyond the = a long way away, the back of nowhereīlow in the bag = have a breathalyser testīog in = commence eating, to attack food with enthusiasmīogan = person who takes little pride in his appearance, spends his days slacking and drinking beerīogged = stuck in mud, deep sand (a vehicle).īoogie board = a hybrid, half-sized surf boardīooze bus = police vehicle used to catch drunk driversīottlo = bottle Shop, a place to buy alcoholīrass razoo, he hasn’t got a = he’s very poorīrick shit house, built like a = big strong blokeīrizzie = Brisbane, state capital of Queenslandīuckleys Chance = little chance (see this)īuck’s night = stag party, male gathering the night before the weddingīull bar = strong bar fixed to the front of a vehicle to protect it against hitting kangaroos (also roo bar)īundy = short for Bundaberg, Queensland, and the brand of rum that’s made thereīurl, Give it a = Go or try as in give it a go or try.īush bash = long competitive running or motorcar race through the bushīYO = unlicensed restaurant where you have to Bring Your Own grog, also similar party or barbecue CĬab Sav = Cabernet Sauvignon (a variety of wine grape)Ĭhuck a sickie = take the day off sick from work when you’re perfectly healthyĬleanskin = bottle of wine without a label.Ĭooee, within = nearby – I was within cooee of it.Ĭorroboree = an aboriginal dance festivalĬrack onto (someone) = to hit on someone, pursue someone romanticallyĬrack the shits = getting angry at someone or somethingĬubby house = small, usually timber, shed in the garden used as a children’s plaything.ĭag = Someone who’s a bit of a nerd or geek.ĭate = arse (“get off your fat date”)ĭero = tramp, hobo, homeless person (from “derelict”)ĭinkum, fair dinkum = true, real, genuineĭole bludger = somebody on social assistance when unjustifiedĭoovalacky = used whenever you can’t remember what to call something. Selfie is an Australian term that has come from following this rule. You will often hear words such as barbie (barbeque), bikkie (biscuit, cookie), brekkie (breakfast), cossie (swimming costume), Chrissie (Christmas), exy (expensive), footy (football), lippy (lipstick), lolly (candy – comes from lollipop), mozzie (mosquito), mushie (mushroom), prezzy (present), sunnies (sunglasses) and uggies (ugg boots) in normal conversation. The diminutive in Aussie Slang is simply formed by shortening the word (where possible) and adding a ‘y’ or ‘ie’ sound. We also shorten McDonalds (as in the hamburger chain) to Macca’s. It shortens the word and makes it more friendly. It is quite common to hear words like ambo (ambulance driver), relo (relative), servo (service station), muso (musician), preggo (pregnant), rego (car registration), arvo (afternoon), avo (avocado) and agro (aggressive) in everyday conversation. Australian Slang – More friendly version of the word One, we often shorten the words and add a vowel and we have our own diminutive form that uses a ‘y’ or ‘ie’ at the end of the word. Also, if you hear someone say that they’re buggered… no they have not just had sex with your dog! They are just tired.Ī couple of things to note about Aussie slang. In Australian slang, you wear thongs on your feet not your derriere. However, there are some things that may come as a surprise should you hear them. Other terms you may only hear in certain areas or in certain company. You will probably hear words like Esky, thongs, G’Day whilst here. Occasionally, though, you may hear a word or two of Australian slang. ![]() ![]() In more rural areas the accent can be more of a drawl. ![]() Instead they use standard English with an accent that most foreigners are not accustomed to. Don’t be alarmed as most people do not speak using Australian slang most of the time. We have compiled Australia’s best and most comprehensive Australian Slang dictionary to help you learn. ![]()
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