I hope your chooks turn into emus and kick your dunny down (referring to an outdoor dunny, an outside toilet). Definitely. swimming costumes); also rendered as the Great Aussie Cossie. Also spelt ooroo. Kevin 747 (Kevin Rudd)Kevin 747 = Kevin Rudd (Prime Minister of Australia, Dec. 2007 to June 2010 and June 2013 to Sept. 2013), who used the slogan Kevin 07 for his 2007 election campaign, but the slogan was adapted (by those critical of his many hours of air travel at public expense) to Kevin 747 (although Prime Ministers Tony Abbott and Scott Morrison were later reported as having taken more overseas trips than Rudd, but escaped being labelled for doing so). Similar to the phrase Bun in the oven (e.g. Throw a few snags on the barbie and youll have happy guests. Aussie Slang Playing Cards . havent got a brass razoo = Being poor; a reference to a (non-existent) worthless coin, e.g. A 285ml glass of beer, also known as a pot in some states. Looking for things to do in Tasmania with kids? The full phrase is Fair suck of the saveloy, but saveloy has long since been shortened to sav (a saveloy is a seasoned pork sausage). People travel to Tasmania for many different reasons. go soak your head = Telling someone to rack off (telling someone to go away), usually while in a dispute or disagreement. ripper = Something really good. Whilst buggery does not specifically mean hell, it serves the same function as hell as used in common phrase Go to hell. down = To be unhappy with someone, e.g. Meaning: (Noun) Chook is an Australian slang word for chicken. beaut = Something that is great, e.g. bucks night = A grooms party held prior to his wedding, a males-only occasion; also referred to as a bucks party; from the idea of a young deer (a buck) reaching adulthood. lolly water = Soft drink (e.g. The universal Australian abbreviation of 'bottle shop', a purveyor of alcoholic beverages; what a Pom (Englishman) would call an off-licence or a Yank (American) would call a liquor store. Meaning: (Expression) In other places, the word sick refers to a person who is ill. An umbrella. In this article, we divide all the Australian slang words into three main groups: slang abbreviations ending in -ie (barbie, sunnies), slang abbreviations ending in -o (e.g. Example: Why on earth would you want a pet chook? It is Australian slang that many people from all over the world use. Meaning: (Verb) The word Pash is Australian slang for an action in which two people are about to kiss. Davo, Jacko, Johno, Robbo, Stevo, and Tommo (David, Jack, John, Robert, Steve, and Tom). 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? av a go = Strine for Have a go, i.e. Not Brian (from an Aussie) Also it's all over the SHOP not show. youse = You all; you guys. 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. A greeting used by an older generation of Australians. Example: We dont like you coz youre a stuck-up! If it was connected with Strachan, it could date back to his Skyhooks days (beginning in the 1970s), or it could even be connected to his fame as host of the TV childrens show Shirls Neighbourhood (1979-1983). Derived from the complimentary phrase your bloods worth bottling. Basically when its all good, its no wuckas. Charles Harpur Put another snag on the barbie, will ya love?. Thank you. Mozzie: mosquito. Alex is deadset the hottest dude Ive ever seen.. Aussies are known for their unique creativity when it comes to tweaking and rejuvenating our language. = A phrase used against incompetent car drivers (the imputation being that their driving is so bad that they couldnt have got their license by being a good driver and passing a driving test; a reference to when small toys were sometimes included in packets of cereal as promotional extras). You should have seen the way those soldiers charged the enemy, they were as game as Ned Kelly!, gander = To look, e.g. Meaning: (Noun) Thongs in Australia are not stringy underwear. Genuine. That concert was heaps good., Crazy. popular as a Jew in Germany = A reference to someone who is not very popular; e.g. Use this Aussie slang in your day-to-day conversations and Aussie might think you're one of their own. pissed = [2] An abbreviation of pissed off, i.e. Our official name for Australian slang! Not the most romantic term, however. wet enough to bog a duck = Very wet, e.g. scab = Someone who works whilst their fellow employees are on strike, someone who takes over a strikers job, non-union labour used as strike-breakers. Meaning: (Noun) Barbie, in Australia, is not a popular doll, like in the United States. No fricking way! Example: Keep acting like a drongo and face the consequences. Distinct from the word nanna, which means grandmother. Often a jokester, likes to play pranks. there was someone running round like a chook with its head cut off, yelling blue murder, so to speak (The Bulletin, 10 February 1960, p. 33). Can also be used regarding non-human subjects. booze artist = Someone who drinks a lot of alcoholic drinks, especially beer. Australian slang words can be not the nicest sometimes? chockers = [See the entry: chockablock.]. Just gonna check Facey and see whose birthdays are coming up. They look good on you. Avocado. To be naked. Go on, give it a burl. My wife is preggas again with our second kid. grey nomads = Elderly people, particularly retirees, who travel a lot, especially using caravans or campervans. Many so called 'slang dictionaries' include words or sayings that are specific to only one area of Australia or use archaic slang that has fallen out of use. as useful as an ashtray on a motorbike = Someone, or something, that is not useful. What do you think you are doing?! buy back the farm = To have Australian resources under Australian ownership; the farm referring to Australia. Someone who is very skinny or has no hips. Example: I reckon to agree with the idea of you going back to school. I also like Avo (avocado). Commie = A Communist; also rendered as Commo. Meaning: (Noun) Maccas is Australian slang for McDonalds. = A line from the chorus of the song Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again, by The Angels; in public performances, it is common practice for the crowd to follow the line by jumping in with the response No way, get fucked, fuck off!, chanted in tune with the music. cut = Feeling hurt, e.g. Means 'Hey you!' - used to get someone's attention. spunk = A handsome man, a sexy man. wuss = Someone who is cowardly, usually referring to males. mate = Friend, cobber. A yachtsman or yachtswoman. We also have an extensive list of general travel tips and road trip tips, to help you with your trip planning. dead horse = Rhyming slang for sauce, usually regarding tomato sauce. Derived from combining 'schooner' and 'middy'. Davo = David. The crossword clue In Australian slang, one who gets drunk on little alcohol with 16 letters was last seen on the January 09, 2022. chockablock = Full, e.g. Example: Shell be right back. Im flat out at work today. Dont come the raw prawn with me!. Have a geek at this!; not to be confused with the term geek referring to a studious person, bookworm, or nerd. I wish it meant something more interesting like that! I would not have even considered that slippery dip would not be understood! 125 Common Australian Slang Words, Terms and Phrases 1. Kookaburra This Australian slang dictionary will have you speaking the local lingo in no time at all! Coathanger, the - Sydney Harbour Bridge. Come with us, were goin down the boozer. A 425ml glass (15 fl oz) in Sydney, Canberra, Darwin, Brisbane, Townsville, Hobart, Melbourne & Perth. sweet as = Awesome, fantastic, really good, terrific, e.g. A Cold One - Beer. Meaning: (Verb) Reckon is Australian slang for for sure. It is used when a person is sure or agrees with another persons statement. sticky beak = [1] Someone who is curious about someone elses business, when its actually none of their business. Henry Kendall up the duff = Pregnant, e.g. Meaning: (Expression/Noun) A Woop woop is not a sound or cheer, but is a place in the middle of nowhere in Australia. It can also be used to describe someone that's uncouth or a bit weird. I love this one because it's the lexical definition of an Aussie and their landscape: laid back! Derived from the imagined length of a bees genitalia. Toilet. See synonyms for hangover on Thesaurus.com noun the disagreeable physical aftereffects of drunkenness, such as a headache or stomach disorder, usually felt several hours after cessation of drinking. Haha! 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. According to the algorithm behind Urban Thesaurus, the top 5 slang words for "headache" are: idea, hangover, brain freeze, quantum physics, and bangover. 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. Can also be spelt as Brizzie. A response when someone says thank you to you, similar to no problem. Taking a sick day when, more often than not, youre not actually sick (and often just hungover). bickies = Biscuits (cookies in American terminology); can also be spelt as bikkies (singular: bickie, bikkie, bicky, or bikky). [See the entry: shoot through like a Bondi tram.]. Aussie = [2] Australia, or something from Australia; e.g. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. bloke = A man. glassed = To smash someone (usually in the face) with a glass, commonly in a pub fight, e.g. He took off like a brides nightie. = A phrase used against someone using an item too much, e.g. fix you up = To pay someone, e.g. You bewdy!; may be called out when something good happens. This means there are 19 expressions identified as Australian, plus the two rhyming slang expressions- actually another of the 19 ( cheese and kisses "missus") is rhyming slang too, but not identified as such. The physical after-effects, typically a headache, of excessive drinking of alcohol. He got the bullet from work (i.e. 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. 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). Thongs are slang for something completely different in Australia see below. Singular: Anglo. Meaning: (Noun) Arvo is Australian slang or an abbreviation for the word afternoon.. Come and have a cuppa. This was a Tram service that came out of Bondi Junction and went downhill along Bondi Road all the way to Bondi Beach. Similar to the rhyming slang term Captain Cook. Derived from the name of the Australian television series Skippy, about a kangaroo. Quagga (Kwa -gh - uh): This slang name is used to refer to . pong = A bad smell, e.g. Referred to as a Shetland in WA. bonzer = Excellent, e.g. Similar to buggered, shattered, stonkered. Don't get ahead of yourself, maintain a level head. blind Freddie = A phrase used in comparison to establish something that is obvious or easy, e.g. Shut up, or Ill bonk you on the noggin (i.e. 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. Little Johnny (John Howard)Little Johnny = John Howard (Prime Minister of Australia, 1996-2007), who was tagged in the media as little Johnny Howard (although at 59, or 175cm, he was about average height; Howard was taller than Prime Minister Bob Hawke, who never received the somewhat derogatory nickname of little, even though Hawke stood at 57, or 170cm). buggery = [See the entry: go to buggery.]. Annoyed, not happy, angry. Arvo - Used to refer to afternoon. go to buggery = Go to hell. Meaning: (Noun) Tea is Aussie slang for dinner. It is not the drink a person has that is made of plant leaves. Also used to refer to real Australians, e.g. Sorry, I cant lend you any money, I havent got a brass razoo [See the entry: brass razoo.]. Similar to the phrase Shell be apples. Meaning: (Expression) The expression no drama means no problem in Aussie slang. He dobbed him in to the cops, Watch out for that bloke, hes a dobber, She dobbed in her classmate to the teacher. 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. 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. done like a dogs dinner = To come a cropper; also rendered as done like a dinner. Ankle biter. beer oclock = A way of saying that its time for a beer. Anglos = Those of British ethnic descent. 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). Fun fact: 55% of Aussies refer to McDonalds by its slang nickname, so much that the fast-food chain used it as, Ugg boots. Yeah, bloody oath it is, mate!. Example: we have the finest beaches here in Straya. The physical after-effects, typically a headache, of excessive drinking of alcohol. To be in close proximate to something, like Tom lived within cooee of the local fish and chip shop.. who invented it? Can also be spelt as cooee. amber fluid = Beer; a reference to its colour. Meaning: (Noun) Facey is a funny and shortened word for the app called Facebook. Who asked you to stick your bib in?. The Aussie Slang Dictionary! Swimming costume a.k.a. Usually an expression of surprise, disgust or amazement. I find it weird that the Kiwis dont call it the same thing (but then jandals what, how?). Davo cant go into work today, because hes real crook. Laptop. That new pub looks alright, I think Ill sus it out. [See the entry: havent got a brass razoo.]. In the last race, he just bolted it in. However, when I look at his second meaning, this seems to cover your given usage: kiddo = A kid, a child. Significant events and commemorative dates Ha! choof off = To depart, usually (but not always) said in a friendly manner, e.g. Once the cops catch up with him, then itll be all over red rover. Bush telly "Bush. A ute, doing some burn-outsute = A utility vehicle, being a vehicle with a tray behind the seating section (can be an open tray, or a tray with sides and a tailgate at the back). Top Enders = People from that area of the NT from Katherine north. Recommended poetry Get your laughing gear around that sanger. The information for the entry bangs like a dunny door has now been expanded. Example: You wont succeed in life if you continue to be a bludger! Committed to fostering the Australian spirit all year round. 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. wog = [2] Being ill with a bug (germ), e.g. Tom wasnt within coo-ee of the town. This is how every Australian will constantly refer to you, friend or no. Example: Did you bring the sanger I asked you to make? Someone who is considered to be arrogant Ive never heard anyone call someone or themselves a flog in NSW, but hear it ALL THE TIME in Victoria. Aussie salute - brushing away flies with your hand. an item used to erase pencil markings from paper). A real Australian. vomiting). Banjo Paterson I saw you looking in through my window; having a good sticky beak, were ya?, stick your bib in = To interfere, e.g. a few sangers short of a barbie = [See the entry: a few sandwiches short of a picnic.]. Also rendered as Oz. You may or may not be actually sick. dead marine = An empty beer bottle (possibly of US origin or reference thereto). This word came from the British English dialect that means earth closet. Before toilets were invented, people use the outdoors to relieve themselves. By clicking Subscribe you agree to ourprivacy and legal statement. Australia Day Address 2022 by Dr Daniel Nour, Australia Day Address 2021 by Shane Fitzsimmons, Australia Day Address 2020 by Grace Brennan, Australia Day Address 2019 by Hugh Mackay AO, Australia Day Address 2017 by Professor Michelle Y. 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A glass of beer at 425ml (yes, we have many different drink measurements here! It is not the first Australian slang word or saying to make it to the wider English vocabulary. Hes a real little bugger, isnt he?. You reckon theres life on Mars? An alternative usage is She bangs like a shithouse door. 3. supports them), usually used in regards to people barracking for a football team, e.g. Meaning: (Noun) Australians, just like everyone else, love to have a cold one after a tiring day. Short for derelict. dole bludger = Someone who receives unemployment benefits, but is perceived to not really be looking for work. From "goon sack" to "the bush," Jacob will leave you saying "Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi" after this episode . See Choccy for how to use it in a sentence. Ahhh, the days of Dragon playing at the Bondi Hotel, opposite the beach. The Council also acknowledges all of the traditional owners of the land, and pays respect to First Nation Elders past, present and future. barney = To have a big disagreement, or a fight, e.g. Your email address will not be published. To treat someone. sheila = A woman. He glassed that bloke at the bar, Watch out, hes nasty, he might glass you. Although thats not my intended meaning when I get home, collapse on the couch and announce that Im rooted I can assure you of that! Good on ya, mate!. Something that is extremely old or from an earlier period. duffer = A hapless person, e.g. skite = Boast, e.g. go walkabout = To disappear, to go off somewhere, especially unexpectedly. Basically a child who is so little they can only reach an adult's ankles. bower bird = A hoarder; can also refer to a petty thief. put the fangs in = To ask someone for a loan, to attempt to borrow money. If you do not wish to be offended, then please do not read any further. A Cold One / Coldie - It refers to Beer Avo - Avocado (A fruit) Accadacca - Australian band ACDC is referred to as this by Aussies. Alf (character in Aussie TV show Home & Away) Barnsey (nickname for Aussie singer Jimmy Barnes) Sometimes, they buy cartons of beers when visiting a bottle shop. When you're swimming at the beach, 'going in' can mean going back to the shore and getting out of the water. A rough, uncultivated Australian. Often used in a negative sense regarding a person with an over-inflated opinion of themselves, e.g. bo peep = Look, e.g. So when Australians are talking about their thongs, its not what you may initially think. Predominately used in Sydney & Canberra. We believe in a fair go around here; also used as a form of protest, e.g. Similar to get off the grass, get out of town. 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 . coldie - beer. That expression, maybe only in Sydney, was Shot through like a Bondi tram,. cant be arsed = Dont feel like doing something, not in the mood to do something, cant be bothered, e.g. Hes a bit of a boofhead. dinkum = Genuine, authentic, on the level, e.g. As you've probably noticed, the slang synonyms for " headache " are listed above. Similar to the phrase Shell be right. Its so true, especially what you say about slippery dip. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. But it is part of the Aussie vocabulary for a lot of folks. 2) Drop bears target tourists, study says, Australian Geographic Weve been eating this for 3 days already! Excellent. Gotta love holidays with the relos.. Barbeque. An Australian accent is still quite distinctive and discernible when heard overseas away from Australia. smoko - cigarette break. bog = Toilet (crapper, dunny, loo, shitter, water closet). Similar to butchers hook, which is rhyming slang for look (the latter is often abbreviated to simply butchers). Wilkes A Dictionary of Australian Colloquialisms, and found support for my contention in this part of his entry: sook = [1] To sulk, e.g. 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. A sub-branch of Australian slang. He put the bite on her for a loan. Pitt Street farmer = A businessman or investor who buys or invests in a farm or agricultural business (Pitt Street is a street in Sydney associated with businessmen); the Victorian version is a Collins Street farmer (after a street in Melbourne associated with businessmen, particularly with medical professionals). churchie = A church-goer; also used regarding students from Church of England schools. Aggro - Aggressive or Angry Ambo - Ambulance Ankle Biter = Used to refer to a child. Meaning: (Phrase) The term bloody oath is one of the most used Australian slang phrases because it means very true. It is used by everyone when they agree with someone. Derived from the gold rush days, when people fossicked for gold. 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). 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. Booze A 14th-century nickname. This Australian slang phrase is not as common as it once was. This word is slang for a person who is drunk or intoxicated. You little ripper. Example: I want to explore the naked outback, but locals said its unsafe. Not to be confused with BS. Meaning: (Noun) Lappy is an Australian slang and a shortened word for laptop.. Example: Why do you have heaps of empty beer cans? Cobber - A very good friend. 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