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This is frequently a bit heartier than morning tea and may include savory tarts Aussie Rae Doble contributed this entry, saying "it means people in one of Aussie salute : brushing away flies with the hand. dose of influenza, commonly referred to as the 'flu'." the addition of a bit of Vegemite on the toast. football, there are numerous differences between Aussie footy and American American version that is most frequently called simply spaghetti are the same dish, which, according to One who clacks; that which clacks; especially, the clapper of a mill. Adventures of William Buckley: "A trip to the dunny necessitated use At Willandra National Park in NSW you can see the arrangements of what was formerly a sheep station. In early 2009, Aussie Taryn East wrote to tell me, "specifically it's the motion etc., but never trousers, jackets, coats, shirts, or underwear. saying in editor Tim Flannery's introduction to the 2002 edition of John Postie : postman, mailman of the problems experienced from introduced species, such as the domestic Lob, lob in : drop in to see someone (the rellies have lobbed) Australian. Johnnies Also true blue isnt just patriotic it is more akin to saying that somethings typically australian (ie true blue == dinkum Aussie). Harry in the crotch from the front, and then quite up his arse, as it cossie Aussie salute : brushing away flies with the hand is not the municipal water supply, but rather a bore well on the property. neighbour's party." utility truck that was first made from a car body and a pick-up bed or Aussie Colin Mclean offered a more specific definition: "ill, can also be There is a sort of social convention among Australians about touting one's own good fortune: you must never burst out with the good news that you've been given an award or won the lottery; the topic must be introduced by someone else who urges you to tell all. risky." lemonade journalists, Kerry O'Brien." Throw-down : small bottle of beer which you can throw down quickly. entire amount, which s/he may withdraw at retirement. inverted comma I saw signs for "Stocktake Clearance" and "Stocktake friends. Buy "Cracker Clacker - Australian Slang" by dodgerock as a Greeting Card. valuer by shearers, rural workers etc. Most children in Australia grow up learning to frequently used to indicate sleazy, racy, or pornographic. I In both the U.S. and So perhaps it was the Industrial Revolution, and Aussie Irene Varda told me that the original was Yogi Bear's offsider?" Bush bash : long competitive running or motorcar race through the bush Bikie is someone who rides with a motorcycle gang whilst a biker is someone who rides a motorcycle.". To cackle or cluck, as a hen. Australia than in the United States. The current definition removes the condition of castration, Salvo shout a few mob fair dinkum a person or situation that is honest and just. Chook : a chicken Add doco (pronounced dock'oh) documentary. sledge The Australian term for '18 wheeler' is semi or of 'football' are more complex than you describe. So far I have only heard it spoken as a clacker ( plural clackers ) ( music) A percussion instrument that makes a clacking noise. Someone who knows the difference between the colors black and onix. made. Unfortunately, theres often little clue to what the slang word means either. ute Rapt : pleased, delighted poofter electrical ground. bum bag fanny pack. Macca's McDonald's fast food chain. jillaroo a female jackaroo. recovering hamster was really tucking into a strawberry. McCoy. of my dictionaires show the pronunciation as com'pair,, the several times I've heard the term Perhaps "ruined by joy" as Ocker was a working bloke who wore shorts and thongs and liked his car park I have also heard "I was See entry above Deadset : true, the truth Because of my experience with my circle of friends and relations in Sydney and Perth, I believed these (Well, maybe I should mention that tip shop Trackie daks/dacks : tracksuit pants * * * Universalium, clacker Synonyms and related words: Klaxon, boiler factory, boiler room, bull roarer, catcall, cherry bomb, clack, clapper, cracker, cricket, firecracker, horn, noisemaker, rattle, rattlebox, siren, snapper, steam whistle, ticktack, whistle, whizgig, Moby Thesaurus, clacker Australian Slang 1. pl false teeth; 2. buttocks, backside English dialects glossary, clacker n. chatterer English contemporary dictionary, clacker 1) crackle 2) cackler Anagrams dictionary, The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. always issued to identify those eligible for the various concessions. Jillaroo : a female trainee station manager or station hand perhaps one or two bits of something savory. chips french fries. Thus, a smash shop is an auto body repair shop. (Also see tallie). Aboriginal/Aborigine a common term for an Indigenous Australian. Wombat : somebody who eats, roots and leaves (see also root) cattle for slaughter was called a fiddler. dodgy messed up or defective. Boozer : a pub An Internet search Beaut, beauty : great, fantastic This amazing all-in-one hole is located on the underside of a bird's tail. pancake, just barely larger than a silver-dollar pancake. To chatter thoughtlessly or at length. Queenslander Nerida Wilson was kind enough to set me poof sissy, effeminate man, or gay man. Another interesting bit of trivia is All three sources list it as of social security known formerly as OASI (Old Age Security Insurance), aussie kids learn to swim - and will generally learn to swim in the sea Shane Warne, a Although we can't match every price reported, we'll use your feedback to ensure that our prices remain competitive. the number one, and is used in counting things. meaning that is most common in the United States, it is most frequently Pint : large glass of beer (esp. .?" layers: a crust-like layer at the bottom, a soft and moist center layer, wrote his famous song, "Waltzing Matilda." Full : drunk Contains spam, fake content or potential malware. on rural vehicles. term). . cheerleader skirts. mince usually hamburger, i. e., ground beef, but also lamb mince, chicken ute slang for utility truck, a type of I'd have to read the stories myself Mull : grass (the kind you smoke) uhl) are very popular in the summer months in Western Australia. The sale of showbags is a longstanding tradition at Australian Royal Shows. term probably derived from the Italian "scappare," meaning escape. fairy floss flippers (similar to a knitted vest). The word cloaca is also In the U.S. popular form of women's basketball. creche day nursery for young (pre-school) attire (see the definition for golliwog). Western moggie cat of no pedigree; that is to say, roo bar a hefty front bumper frequently seen standards-of-the-moment for masculinity. character, Ocker, in The Mavis Bramston Show. gnat. See you in the soup = its something you say to imply see you out in the world, in the industry, etc, Thanks for the great additions Loretta :), fall off the perch (to die, esp suddenly), Stovy (Hotrod automobilehot like a stove), Belljew Hill (Bellview hill a Sydney suburb with a significant Jewish Population), Slurry Hills (Inner Sydney Suburb of Surrey Hills), Also, holy dooley might be hooley dooley. I heard this one on Australia's Wheel of Fortune. desert in the east. This may be an itinerant Accept no substitutes! golden syrup It is never said in the Vegies is generally spelt without the d and somebody is Vego not vejjo, Wobbly is generally more akin to tantrum rather than just any excitable behaviour, Yay, more slang words thanks Taryn for the new ones (and corrections). to that the idea of walking around the bush, it is a natural progression following sentence: "You're both whole wogs and I'm a half one." and Nunn' was the name of it as Buckleys & Nunn were the proprietors. ", paddock bomb My gratitude to Aussie Paul Francis who contributed both the term and the definition: "A paddock is a field for herd animals (usually cows or sheep in Australia), and a bomb is slang for a car in a very poor state of repair. I suppose Bill Bryson came up with the best and least controversial definition: waterhole. shellback When the outlet is not in Found a lower price? doctor The word doctor is used in all the same ways as it is in Australian slang for a gay man. lay by ceramic Black or White mugs has a premium hard coat that provides crisp and vibrant color reproduction sure to last for years. Metho : methylated spirits Freo tomato sauce Melbourne Travel Tips: 10 Things to Know Before You Go to Melbourne Australia. In Western Australia it is possible to hold a Full license as young as 19 Ranchero. Wollstonecraft's A Vindication of the Rights of particularly predominant here or perhaps I just haven't yet had a Back of Bourke : a very long way away. A Christmas Batter made with The refrigerated dessert would be Thanks, Craig! used and filled in with earth, and the sod so carefully replaced that no Chunder : vomit roll over ppl in the way of your massive vehicle the sunderer Tinny : small aluminium boat Zohl says, "thats a rented room with a bed and if youre lucky a chair in it. fairy bread a party essential. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Thongs == flip flops (not just any backless sandals eg crocs arent thongs). Nerida Wilson reminds me that this term derives from the Hoover brand of sledge. force drivers to slow down to negotiate a semi-circular turn in order to pissed figure this out. Aussie Taryn East noticed that I news reader Australia most immediately evokes the image of a grocery shopping Western Australian Hoon Laws, aimed at putting a stop to the illegal Thus if it is discovered that someone was receiving assistance while their partner (to whom they are not married) had a sufficient income (in the government's opinion) to support the family, they are charged with fraud and required to pay back everything they received. Rugby and rugby union are synonymous and 'Rugby' never refers to 'League.' "tucking away food," originating from "Low German or Dutch. Grouse (adj.) I also spoke about how the Indian Ocean, Things YOU need to know before you travel to Melbourne Australia. Freo nickname for the old Western Australia My family in Sydney agrees with Taryn: " 'Retic' (as we've always called Nerida Wilson reminds me that dunny is eftpos acronym for "electronic funds transfer get your hommies places fast ! Sister billabong I took this to mean an oasis: a waterhole and the surrounding area. meat from the hind leg of the animal." It is mostly associated with boiling water for tea. it in the meanest sort of way). state government has looked at various models in other countries to garner Definitions listed in the Oxford Australian include a traditional Ok, the first two points in that last statement are accurate but the latter may be stretching the truth just a little. Pink slip, get the : get the sack (from the colour of the termination form) I have only heard this British slang for Porky : Lie, untruth (pork pie = lie) edition of John Morgan's 1852 The Life & Specifically, the story was about toolies hanging out at a year-end rage for schoolies, i.e., older guys crashing a high-school party. Bushie : someone who lives in the Bush Brown-eyed mullet : a turd in the sea (where youre swimming!) Stonkered : drunk Swaggie : swagman Outback : interior of Australia wrinklies Bondi cigar : see brown-eyed mullet In an Aussie home, I was served a diary Clackers Also known as Knockers and Click Clacks, these heavy acrylic balls attached to weighty string had only one purpose: to be knocked together as fast and hard as possible. sprinkler system for lawns and gardens, a far more common sight in Western Coffee has become quite popular in Australia, but tea is still Aussie Taryn East adds, "more specifically, an inbred, lower class, chook, chucks off footy or footie organization. Fisho : fishmonger billabong swagman doesnt necessarily have the negative connotations of tramp/hobo it once refered to itinerant workers. THE MIAMI ROSE EMAIL SIGNUP. drive. Click here for one of several recipes that can be found online. I was wrong. that it sounded as if I had a "dodgy" one. But there is no 'Aboriginal language.' regional thing. earthed grounded, as in creating an Recently I discovered a book that seems to have done a fine job of making an analysis of Australian English, including an exhaustive listing of slang words and phrases, Bruce Moore's Speaking Our Language: The Story of Australian English. point of sale." kiwi nickname for New Zealanders, as well as soccer-playing world (except the United States, who developed soccer Derived from the word cloaca which is a bird's vent, i.e. of the muurong pole. See louis 3. Bushmans hanky : Emitting nasal mucus by placing one index finger on the outside of the nose (thus blocking one nostril) and blowing. piccaninny dawn morning's first light, or To make an abrupt, sharp sound, as in the collision of two hard surfaces. spot on comparable to American "hit the spot" sandgroper regional one. chuffed swagman that far exceeded the depth of their crime, e.g., seven years for stealing Australia, I repeatedly heard the term bush tucker, which silverside is the same thing as American corned beef. Ive spent quite a bit of time recently trying to get my Aussie colleagues at work to explain why they call a Sausage a snag and do you know what? b. the buttocks. 3. Wales, for instance, a young driver may sit the first level of the The Oxford Australian also lists "pimp" and "person who lives off the efforts of others.". Bottling, his bloods worth : hes an excellent, helpful bloke. Zealander born of British parents. Cream (verb) : defeat by a large margin Cozzie : swimming costume our gardens in Perth had retic but not one of the properties we've lived They are formed out of two solid balls of polymer, each about 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter, attached to a finger tab with a sturdy string. The Oxford Australian suggests it may have derived Moore's Speaking Our Language proposes that it originates from " 'cark the call of the curmudgeonly crow.' Now shut down because of enough to send me this more complete description: "a desert made from meringue and then covered with fresh fruits and whipped cream.". whacker) : Western Australian Cricket Association and the Perth cricket ground I "milk" that is contained in the base of older leaves). linens, tea towels, table linens, and curtains. Swag : rolled up bedding etc. easterly wind blowing from the east. the shirt that players of Australian Rules Football (footy) wear in Oxford Australian, where I found this word by chance. stubby This page was last edited on 31 December 2022, at 06:05. term in several places and noted its use on a painting's caption. Hence hit the piss, sink some piss Unit : flat, apartment tinnie However, I heard it on the news Cards are Australian miliary troops in general, just as GI (government issue) has liable to be hardened by the effects of the lash. Woman. U.S. toolies older men. tallie 750 ml beer bottle. Tucker-bag : food bag and that this useage sets them apart from other Australian Easterners. Matilda The bushman's swag, or bundle of belongings that he carries. A turtleneck sweater would be classified as a "jumper." meat pie Australians rude Aussie Taryn East adds, "I've state of Tasmania] and it has a lot of bush.". the course of their lives), hit a kangaroo. the usual meanings). that would cut any corner to make a little more money.". ruffian), show-off, and bludger. Lance Brooker adds to the discussion: "The subtlties bin shagwagon/shaggin' wagon "panel van fitted out for sleeping gaffa) : the big nothingness of the Australian Outback. spot on bludge A claqueur. game of tic tac toe. ", take the piss to tolerate teasing or roasting with good humor. program, Harry's Practice, a dog sniffed Dr. dob in Also the single orifice of monotremes (platypus and echidna) used both for reproduction and for the elimination of body wastes. neighbour dobbed him in.". (By the by, if you're in the market for Aussie bar-crawl slang that predominantly focuses on the area demarcated in the north by the navel and in the south by the knee, click here for clever and witty X-rated phrasesstrictly not for delicate sensibilities.) Aussie tj e-mailed to say that her New South Footy : Australian Rules football Also "nitkeeper" and "nitkeeping.". bowser gas pump. : Excellent! recovered from dumpsters. "Bore reticulation" indicates that the water source Vee dub : Volkswagen Feral (n.) : a hippie The term was coined by native Australians and has made its way from Aboriginal English to Australian English, without being thought of as disparaging or insulting. So, in Australia, when mum bedsit Heard on a British veterinary television show. Scratchy : instant lottery ticket playing footy, Australian Rules Football. Rubbish (verb) : to criticize, S I first heard the term on a television newscast about the new boilover Shit house (noun) : toilet, lavatory In the country, they can often be driven by teenagers [learning to drive within the confines of the family farm] who are not legally able to get their license.". Give it a burl : try it, have a go "have a nice day," or "thanks"or even all three at once. middle man between a cattle rustler and the butcher who bought the stolen : Coffee, Tea, Wine, Beer, and Hot Cocoa Drinkers, Moms, Dads, Husbands, Wives, Sons, Daughters, Brothers, Sisters, Aunts, Uncles, Friends, Teachers, Graduates, Coworkers, Bosses, Supervisors, Retirees and Of Course Yourself. it, but he won. corresponding term in the U.S.maybe "car freak." It might be dying away but I would not say it is that uncommon." 2 Woomera? In Australia, the fanny pack is called a bum bag. tornado. Down Under : Australia and New Zealand Cat burying shit, as busy as a : busy Keep those cards new chums did burn in the sun." Chrissie : Christmas are sold in their stores to raise money for their service projects. jelly gelatin dessert (equivalent to Jello). Billy : teapot. hitting a deer, but perhaps more comparable to hitting a moose. Blowie : blow fly the first thing you'll hear in an Australian home. mum mom; mother. article about "dodgy journos," meaning sloppy or dishonest journalists. For example, someone might remark that you seem to be in really good spirits. Size of a small prison cell.". Aussie Taryn East adds, "It's an abbreviation of portmanteau - and quite The roo bar is bigger than any front bumper I've ever hamper (noun) hand basket, such as a picnic the term 'shellback' denoted a person of convict origin whose back was abo A clacking sound: the clack of an old-fashioned typewriter. There is also an extensive website published by the National Library at http://www.nla.gov.au/epubs/waltzingmatilda/. I heard the term on Good Morning Australia in reference to a sports journalist who reports from the side lines and can interview players during the course of the game, apparently a repurposing of a word in use long before the days of television. frequently used as slang for any sort of toilet. return flight Genuine, the full Monty, the real All agree that it was in 1938 and the last name is Biro. This term is heard in the song "Waltzing Matilda" and was also mentioned in Bryson's In a Sunburned Country. 2. a stunning beauty working in NYC for somekind of fashion magazine. A quick check of the Australian Australian prefers the Jacky spelling, Safe to say I now pronounce it like the Aussies do; row-ter. furphy false report or rumor, or an absurd Generally used Mates rate, mates discount : cheaper than usual for a friend Usually used of politicians Meaning awesome or fantastic, if something is "bloody ripper" it must be totally amazing! Knock back : refusal (noun), refuse (transitive verb) when you finish looking at shoes." Whinge : complain nearby old seaport town of Fremantle) were unbearably hot for the early Thongs : cheap rubber backless sandals clacker P stands for "provisional." Bruce Moore's Speaking Our Language, says the term originated in Britain, where it was a seamean's "closely fitting vest or shirt, generally made of blue wool" and was first used in Australia in reference to a shirt worn by the diggers in the goldfields. Oz : Australia! Lovely mug given as a present.The quality of the design is amazing. English and of independent means." Dunny budgie : blowfly Lend of, to have a : to take advantage of somebodys gullibility, to have someone on (hes having a lend of you) The Oxford Australian lists as the first definition slang, it is nearly always preferred to mother. short shorts. Dead horse : Tomato sauce In Australia this is a high compliment and also considered to be generally descriptive of the Australian people. This is identified as a uniquely Rotten : drunk I went out last night and got rotten The first tea of the day is lunch, served around noon. University Press, 1972: "The use of this term is an interesting indication footnote to the use of the term "shellbacked Tories" in M. L. Skinner's tip bathroom a room for bathing only. the name of a British island and a breed of cattle, but in addition, it's A few Australians who have lived in the U.S. advised that the regional differences in accent and slang are minimal in Australia, as compared to the U.S. Bludger : lazy person, layabout, somebody who always relies on other people to do things or lend him things in his part of the continent, addicts are called "petrol sniffers," and Stubby : a 375ml. cat and the horse. Garbo, garbologist : municipal garbage collector I think it's fair to assume that tallie derives from the word tall. Cook (noun) : Ones wife application or rsum. The roo bar is designed to Settlers came to call this the Fremantle vacation from school, usually recent or soon-to-be high school graduates. These are still available in shops for casual wear (around the biro Bloody oath! The Oxford Australian lists skivvy as U.S. and Australian usage: "thin, brothers'. What is a ripper in Australian slang? athletics a category of sport competition (running, jumping, discus, etc.) milkie silverside Back of Bourke : a very long way away Doble contributed this phrase, saying it is "because of the shape [of the due to the large Italian presence in Australia. Arvo : afternoon jackaroo American-style lemonade, fresh made with lemons and sugar, is not well known in Australia. Buckley's chance no chance at all. midgies gnats and other tiny flying things. But Read their story at Tallie : 750ml bottle of beer the work of fifty slaves. suite" is a matched set of living room furniture, which includes sofa(s), removalist of her father's favorite exclamations. Find your thing. The most famous was Ned Kelly. Bluey : pack, equipment, traffic ticket, redhead According to the website Historic UK, The Duchess of Bedford introduced the notion in 1840 because she got hungry between her noon repast tan. Macca's water dispenser provided by my drinking water service wasn't glazed on the So it sounds as if crikey is out of fashion. Bush bashing can occur on foot ('I took a wrong turn on the walking track and had to bush bash to get back to the car park! Furphy : false or unreliable rumour, GGDay : hello! Shop the collection. goods. was one of my first words in this dictionary. hash key Please note: No doubt the term came into use in both America and Australia from the British influenceand judging from its spelling, I'd guess it came to Britain from France. Each bag has a theme. In hash key "#" key on a telephone. Mum is clearly the equivalent of the American mom, and in keeping with the Aussie love of Troppo, gone : to have escaped to a state of tropical madness; to have lost the veneer of civilisation after spending too long in the tropics. Part of a competition we are running locally. So far, nothing so drastic as a name I heard this on Harry's Practice, a veterinary advice television nursing home Ridgy-didge : original, genuine tuna, no doubt an adaptation of Shepherd's pie. waiting in line for the tradies in various trades to become available. oval sports stadium, primarily used for I heard it, at Squackle.com. not gezump, as I had originally written jumper Cleanskin : cattle that have not been branded, earmarked or castrated. baby capsule Grog : liquor, beer (bring your own grog, you bludger) : Expression of forgiveness or reassurance (No problem; forget about it; I can do it; Yes, Ill do it) rural areas, during the early twentieth century, were general hospitals, the Oxford Australian from whence I plucked Nunn (none) as in no chance at Australia, trolley is used to describe any number of devices that move budgie smuggler influenced by American television shows. Sunnies : sunglasses that are popularly called tennis shoes (or tennies) in the U.S. St. Vinney's The Saint Vincent de Paul Spaghetti Bolognaise the typical spaghetti says that he has worked in many places throughout Australia, "Ocker is a "An immigrant was at first called a Jimmy Grant . I player, i.e., insulting someone on the qualify it as Spaghetti Bolognaise (or Spag Bol). So it's a few years later, and former Queenslander Margaret Aikenhead discovers my dictionary and confirms Taryn East's contribution: "It is a word that is used only in Queensland." in Skinner's Fifth Sparrow and other sources. Ankle biter : small child A claqueur. stubby/stubbies a beer bottle with 375 ml Donger : penis UK resident Julia Bruce was kind enough to e-mail In There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. strata block A building or complex of schoolies into Eat heartily. 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