For some (incl. Tuck Shop/= Corner Shop selling Tucker/Food, usually groceries but including pies, pasties, “Lead Sinkers”(dried fruit slices) and sundry other cakes,lollies,and cold/soft drinks. I was doing a little googling on this particular topic and came across a website, called the Australian slang dictionary. I think you are right. Deadly: of it’s not poisonous and it’s deadly then it’s awesome Slang don’t ask for a napkin to wipe off your face! Australian accent & pronunciation: newcomers to ‘Stralia need to read this . ‘To cark’ is used more for smaller things, or components of a larger object. no breakfast) Dinkum, fair dinkum : true, real, genuine ("I'm a dinkum Aussie"; "is he fair dinkum?") To have a flogg or someone’s just had a flogg means something else entirely. These aren’t even proper Australian slangs, if I’m not mistaken no one here in Australia calls Facebook facey. It’s far more common for stuffed and knocked up to be used this way. Top Tip! Goodbye. Elevenses – Late morning snack and cup of tea (second breakfast). It means very thirsty. of food to a party. But because of me being in the Air Force and being Stationed with with a lot of guys from the RAF & ROYAL NAVY. A six-pack has evolved to mean anyone with fit abdomens, but long ago the six-pack was (and still is) a group of beers. Grub = an unpleasant person grouse Pissed off can also mean there just really annoyed, not just drunk, Tinny may be a area or state saying, like grouse in Victoria meaning great. + Australian Birds Scallop – in Victoria it’s a scallop, in NSW a potato cake. You missed ‘rightio’ meaning ok I bet if we put all these slang words into a sentence, people would think we were talking another language! By the way pissed off is not annoyed it’s more like Angry. Haven’t heard anyone use rooted as tired before. Old fart = old person or elderly I’ve met heaps of overseas visitors over the past 12 years as a Park Ranger and not one of them has ever heard the term ‘D & M’ as in ‘a deep and meaningful conversation’ or ‘serious conversation’ at a social gathering They all think it’s a great term Their other favourites are dag and galah. Shepp – City of Shepparton glad wrap – cling wrap You gotta know the context! Jolly Hoppers/=Coppers (pronounced Jolly ‘Oppas). ao unidade a mensagem casa um pouco, no entanto em vez de, é magnífica blog. Let’s just say it only refers to men, and they tend to be wearing speedos! Plonk = Wine As in, Dawn was really good at her job. So even though most Americans speak English, they all speak it a bit differently. Wang – Wangaratta Buckleys chance = No hope spliff Footy = the LOCAL form of football (or “code”). And only something I’ve heard in Australia. A Walker and Turner. Do I Look Like I Give A F*&K, The word rooting or rooted around comes from way back and went off the boil back in the 60.s A real oldie and reserved for use among mates: G’day “Hooks” Going off – means full on partying or Angry/pissed off, hahaha had a convo with a friend and he got so confused, Good on ya mate for completing the challenge. Some of them used to be, but would never be pronounced with a straight face by anyone under 30. Or being locked out of the house by the wife after too many hours in a pub. Desktop Themes Dardy: good thing Also Technolgy has now brought in a new strain especially with younger generations. When in a place where language differs from your own, I find it’s very useful to know how to understand & interpret non verbal communication, it’s a world-wide, international language : Safe travels. Frog and Toad/= The road. ? and just in case i got one wrong hahahahaha D.I.L.L.I.G.A.F Stuffed = tired, wore out + Australia She’ll be apples = it will be ok Afternoon Tea – A Formal meal where one sits down with cucumber sandwiches, pastries, and fine tea. Dad’n’Dave/=Shave. “I’m totally stuffed mate.” Here’s one I haven’t seen anyone mention yet…Same dog, different leg! Perhaps due to our shared British heritage and hearing these terms on TV. DAKS is a holder of 3 Royal Warrants; representing a long standing relationship with the Royal Family and the outstanding quality of its products. G’day love here’s a few extra ones for ya… Shootin’ Blanks/= Fellah that’s “had the snip”/vasectomy and no semen/swimmers exit when he’s done, he’s just shooting blanks. !” Or “You playin’ wit(h) me? American English Australian Meaning to look for something, Fisho/ usually in outback populaces a bloke that does a run of the local publican’s establishments with a trailer of seafood on ice. Aussie slang is definitely fun to listen to and if you’re planning to visit or live in Australia, well you gotta gear up and polish your knowledge on Aussie terms. Travelling with Pets, Places Northern Territory James Clarke, I’m Aussie, born and raised. If you find yourself in a bit of an argument and you begin to act unreasonably you might be told to “pull ya head in“, if however you’re right (stubborn) and you really want the other person to believe what you’re saying you can say “fair dinkum mate“. Far, far easier to memorise when you know the meaning. Walkabout = travelling “Yo, (is) you for real? If we’ve missed any please free to leave a comment below. words synonyms, words pronunciation, words translation, English dictionary definition of words. Not offensive, but explanatory……Bit hard to stay feminine with Aussie slang for a Sheila! Pissed off can be annoyed Or leaving the location. Come over here for a minute. Hate change, seriousness and political correctness. The police were known as “Bobby’s men”. ... "Guapaaaa," the Spanish slang for "hot". Some more I have learnt; + Australian Big Icons I like it, especially b’coz it has contained the valuable guide.This is something really helpful. It would be bonzer to keep the Ocka Slang going! Nice Kate. Hey. I begin by saying that I live in NSW and have never ordered a potato cake but always order scollops,.. which turns out to be an archaic word, which differentiates it from the sea dwelling scallop….Adding potato at the front seems to be an excessive use of words and contrary to the Aussie vernacular. Very informative article. Flick the bails – lets call it a day Tappa/Tapper/= A collector of discarded cans and bottles, the bottles collected in his bags would make a distinct tapping sound as he walked along, hence the moniker of “Tapper”. Ravish is a less vulgar way of saying to have intense sex (for example, ripping off each others’ clothes).. Sanger = Sandwich + Anzac Day shaggin wagon, big car with lay down back seat or bed in back! , I am Australian and I haven’t heard most of these words on here. Oooo rooooo = good bye. Many of the Australian expressions found in this article are in frequent rotation, so it’s best to brush up on your Aussie slang before heading down under. Put your P in a V (for Men) literally means to put your penis in a vagina. 1. Dandy – Suburb of Dandenong 100 Australian sayings and slang words everyone should know Arvo. + Schoolies A “goog” being an egg. ... Slang Used to express approval or an affirmative response to something. duzz buzz, have a cigarette.. oh pull the other one, exaggerated story or lies That’s my thoughts Hope it helps a tiny bit for a good Aussie ode Cheers! 2 ‘Mug Lair’ ; (probably extinct now.) + Phrases It describes what geologists call an Oxbow Lake (look it up). Already knew most of these but you could me with a few, What about the word Chockers …full up or the road is completely filled with cars, chuck a blocky- similiar to a U-ie except wider going round a block, also used when searching for a house or place, Are you all actually Australian Thanks. Spot on…..goon is the abbreviation for flagon – a large 2 or 3 litre glass bottle of wine. Both “potato scallop” and “potato fritter” are used in Queensland. Context of someone pleasuring themselves: “I really need to flog, it’s been too long” Funny how they can be so apt and funny, but normal back then! Chrissie = Christmas Full as a bull. Sketchy = not quite right or risky Heard that someone is “Flat out like a lizard drinking“? This is an important one to know. Triffick. This is the way languages are revolutionized. What does that mean? mull I’ve was in Australia about 10 years ago and bought a sticker sheets called Aussie Lingo! It could also mean bewildered or (indignant) disbelief… “bottle-o” (Bottle shop / off license) “servo” (garage / service station). 4. ‘Yo’/ ‘Hey’/ ‘Oi’ – ¹exclamation to get someones attention, ²to call attention to, ³to greet someone. Mongrel can also refer to an erection. I actually like making up a lot of sayings myself, which most workmates and friends find funny. Thanks so much! Suggestion: inclusion of the word, flog?? Which really isn’t much different from the Ranching community I grew up in. or if you dont agree and want to be slightly sarcastic you say yeh nah in a low tone or if you agree you can say nah yeh lol, all a bit out dated i reckon , need to upgrade to this century man. mr-sir Pull a sickie, chuck a sickie – beautiful , A couple more: I have often heard and used, howyagoin. The slang word refers to a loud-mouth, it has nothing to do with being stupid. New South Wales Speaking as an Aussie I wonder if the Author is Australian ‘cos most of this is wrong. NSW) footy = NRL (“league”). + Australian Grand Prix Friend Bloke. A real aussie would know that we laugh at people who wear any kind of footwear on the beach (yes this includes thongs). !” i.e: U 4 real? dole bludger Its used in oz, so that makes it straylin. + Surf Safety your a mug, not the brightest spark. Now out of the Military and 60-yrs young, I still speak Aussie than anything. The G – MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground) I’m pretty sure that it was not a literal thing but rather the fact that it appears that a budgie is in the blokes cossie, and it would be weird to call them after another bird, the sulphur crested cockatoo, or a cockie, because it would be too literal and definitely make some feel inadequate. Puffed = breathing hard, out of breath You’re not livin’ in a cattle truck mate Pull your head in. – When people want to know what’s going on, or they’re requesting the “goss” (gossip), they ask what the John Dory is. Copy and paste the following HTML into your website code: Bloody oath – yes or its true. Hate change, being too serious, and political correctness Didn’t see no mention of any Rangas (red heads) in this list. Not sure what is a bobby, as we call a barbecue a barbie…. “Having a go” can also mean being insulting, as in “Are you having a go at me?”, to pick on someone … or to take a turn at something. History I love your very comprehensive list. It’s top notch! At least this is what we referred it to before the cask of wine was invented (and I’ve been around for sixty years). Other meanings & alternative phrases. Smoko = Break to have cigarette, I am an Aussie myself and how bout’ ya putt in ‘you look like a stunned mullet’ or ‘are ya gonna say something or are ya just gonna stand there like a kangaroo in the headlights’ or maybe ‘what, what is it? Shark biscuit – kids at the beach. !” i.e: Some of these phrases are still part of the vernacular. PO Box Q139, QVB Sydney NSW 1230. Lairy December 12, 2020 - 17:12 GMT. Chuck a darkie= get angry Those can be added too if they are Aussi slang. Another one is port meaning suitcase or school bag used in QLD and northern NSW shortened from the French word portmanteau which also the word porter comes from. In some American, urban, subcultures you may hear: Villas, Activities & Tours Walkers and Turners/ Unemployed on the hunt for a job, walk around with nothing worthwhile to do, walking down one Street, and turn down the next. Bunta: crazy/irate ex: I’m gonna go Bunta on her! Spot on Flamin’ heck! chippie (carpenter) Righto – “Righto let’s get a move on!” !” Or “Yo, is you (f**king) serious (right now)!? Monash Carpark – Monash Freeway (Especially during peak hour) Preferably amusing? Your email address will not be published. To go bushwalking is to go hiking. Cheers, Bruce. Some of these are old & were used as i was growin up … every area is different … durry use to be used in the 70s now its more ciggy. Meaning:Highly intoxicated. ‘Gotta’ – ¹got to, ²have got to Tips Also most of the information is wrong. Have added Flanno though. mate – you need to fix this, The last sentence of the article mentions ‘mate’: Or someone is stirring trouble and hurling insults + Events If one were to follow that logic they’d be called pelican smugglers. Meaning: Really awesome. #89 It’s not so your hands don’t get cold while your drinking…’For Pete’s Sake’ It’s so your beer stays cold, yer Drongo. I always assumed it’s because a penis in a tight ‘environment’ looks like the shape of a small trapped bird! put it in ya sky rocket(put it in your pocket)…… drier than dingo’s donga, drought no rain Charter boat…..? I live in rural Australia and I haven’t heard half of that stuff! Or ducks nuts! Jobs Screamer – a great mark (Aussie Rules term) Captain Cook = A look To say someone needs a good flogging, means they need to be punished or taught a lesson. Interesting how everyone connects the word mate to Aussie’s favorite word call for others! To expand on the meaning of “furphy”, it originated in the first (I think) world war, when Furphy water tankers travelled around the troops distributing water, and also news or gossip, which may or may not have been true. Chuck a lefty/righty: driving directions, turn left/right Great. Usually fairly cheap. Ankle biter – small child Australian slang is certainly ‘interesting’! Cactus? For example “howyagoin mate!”. Final suggestion would be; the bees knees, Remember my Pop used to use Billy goat for throat also, rifle range in the sky rocket for change in the pocket, cows hoof, which is very (can’t say) inappropriate nowadays! To Skull a beer is derived from the the Scandinavian word Skol, like cheers or Here’s to you, a toast when you drink with somone. Sand shoes – They wore sand shoes = pumps, sneakers for playing tennis. Sanger – sandwich. Dead horse -tomato sauce Mags = alloy wheels Dink – the Victorian term for giving someone a lift on their bike as in ‘I’ll give you a dink’. Hi friends, nice piece of writing and good urging commented at this place, I am genuinely enjoying by these. , ‘Furphy’, you’re telling a furphy. Sooky – My mum (born in 1926) was the youngest of four girls living in Adelaide. Up yourself – stuck up. ‘Knocked up’ means pregnant – “who do you reckon knocked up Bob’s daughter?”. inny (south Aus west coast) short for isn’t it, deadly inny Apartments Dust Bunnies/balls of fluff that collect, under beds, but especially on newly fitted carpets. Wanka – what a wanka – meaning idiot When I first came to Australia. Ha ha. In the bolocky – same as above + Currency Exchange root means sex like “i had a real nice root last night ay” meaning “i had some really good sex last night yeah?”, ute – truck That and Hungry Jacks for Burger King. Bezza – Berwick Pub (Suburb of Berwick) “Mongrel” actually means a mixed breed or stray dog. bull bag Hi Richard, yeah, I suppose “duck nuts” isn’t real appropriate, don’t know how old, but definitely Ocka, is simply, “Ledge”. + Visa Information Australian Capital Territory Tinnie=can of beer Sheila is derived from an Irish word for a young unmarried woman. Really enjoyed the list. I haven’t stopped laughing since I began reading it. Some of the phrases posted are also Cockney rhyming slang, such as Frog and Toad for road. Agree that rooted can mean tiredness. ” (Are) You taking the piss? DAKS is a holder of 3 Royal Warrants; representing a long standing relationship with the Royal Family and the outstanding quality of its products. Tit inna tin/=can of powdered milk .I once heard a story of an English lady on vacation in Oz who was changing into her swimming gear in a communal women’s room. I speak as a ten pound pom; a whingeing pommie bludger – 53 years ago. Kip and ky – bed and food There are a couple of others I’d clarify. Mickey Ds, is generally limited to southern New England, USA. This is because for some weird reason Australians like to shorten every word and then add a vowel to the end of it… e.g. Cow inna cupboard/=Can of powdered milk, canned evaporated/condensed milk, cartons of UHT/Long Life milk that can be stored long term in a cupboard/pantry long term without the need to be refrigerated. MacDonalds, you know that famous fast food burger joint, is only known as Macca’s over here! ‘bludger’: – cadger It means are you starting a fight or argument after saying something insulting or you’re telling someone off I’d hate to think that people were trying to conceal slugs in their cossies when someone conceived the name sluggos. Chaddy – Chadstone Shopping Centre Fishing Some of these words may not be as commonly used these days, but you might still hear them being used ironically or by older Australians. + School Systems Hostels Bunch of fives = Fist Mallies (pronounced mawlies)/= Old Codgers with nothing better to do than hang around shopping malls in groups together, ogling women going about their shopping, whilst waiting for the Supermarket to call them up to make a home delivery. When someone exclaimed to me: “OMG check out his budgie smugglers” I really had absolutely no clue what they were talking about. Bundy = bundeberg rum, Your email address will not be published. Context of someone being a wanker or up themselves: “Fuck me, that James guy is a flog” Heaps you missed dunno if ya know most the slang…like a terrier=never gives up ….pull your head in…mongrel can mean a few things like if someone is a beast at footy they can be a mongrel in a good way…same as grouse I think it’s spelt that in Victoria they use that as great,cool,awsome,but you made a good list,keep it going. Or “You for real? Bloody ripper . + Australian Moto GP Her boy cousins out in the bush called her a sooky = soft, timid. For example, when being prompted by your fellow shearers to get up for work, one might say “fair go, I’ve got half a mongrel here”. Or for the Aussie slang words you coulda putt in I’m really surprised you don’t have shrimp on a bobby on here!! Thank you very much for this information. The English phrase for this would be “busy as a bee”. I’ve lived in FNQ for 30+ years around some dinky die blokes, and came to know ‘being rooted’ as being very tired; as well as ‘have a root’ as having sex. Off like a bag of prawns in the hot sun= self-explanatory . possum (endearingly), Funny how they can be so apt and funny, but normal back then! Eu vou definitivamente volta. VI – Matturday Night Fever, Pingback: Just Moved to Australia? I enjoyed this article. How about “like a bull at a gate” – a bit wild, out of control, rushed. !” First off, to ensure all those using the English-language dialect understands, here are a few pointers. Garbo=rubbish collector “Ya gotta be (f**king) kiddin’ me! As well as carked it. A word a male would use, something not as crude as say, ‘She’s the dog’s boxxocks at her job’. Full as a goog – eaten so much that I couldn’t eat any more. Context of someone stealing something: “Some flog has flogged the street sign”. Under the pump = feeling stressed or on a deadline. Dad and Dave – shave, as a Yank living in Melbourne during the ’80’s, here’s a few that mystified me at first, but aren’t on the list: Rack off = Go away Who the hell thought that one up? It means wood/forest. crack a fat Maccas is the only way everybody over here calls Mac Donalds. 30. + National Rugby League Runners / joggers = sports shoes And yep heard most of these. Penny dropped- when it hit me. I don’t like your tone” + Australian Football League A Barry Crocker – having a shocker. + People Nina. In New South Wales, they are usually referred to as “scallops” or potato scallops, however the term “potato cakes” is used across the southern states of Victoria, Tasmania, Western Australia and known in South Australia as a potato fritter. G’day mate! + Gold Coast Indy Tucker = Food The United States is a large, diverse country. I recently visited the Furphy museum in Shepparton, which is fascinating. - Freethinkers Anonymous, Head Office: 477 Kent St Sydney NSW 2000. everything going bad 3. (xD I’m sorry I was joking about that last one) Be carefull Some of these are also used in various other English speaking countries as well with the same or very similar meanings. ” 92 Stubby Holder – Used so your hands don’t get cold when holding your beer!” Stunned Mullet Fair Dinkum = Honesty!, Really? Woop Woop: middle of nowhere, a long way from a main town and Australians. Stretcher case – Drunk. Or, if you like, just call your friends a bogan when they are acting weird. A True Blue sheila looked at her underwear admiringly and asked: ‘Ave a root’. Paris End – Top end of Collins St (In the CBD) Fair suck of the sav (or later- the sauce bottle)= You’ve got to be kidding! lol, What about Ledge, it’s an abbreviation but commonly used as oz slang! Yeah nah , i don`t think i`d wana root for a whole team , sounds slutty, Maybe come to Vic if you have never herd someone say there rooted it’s a very common term for tired and unless your going fishin everyone calls a beer a tinny you silly Muppets, You’ve got kangaroos loose in the top paddock mate. got him in the jazts crakers Dogs breakfast It really helps me. I use a lot of these – and I have my own list too. Me and my friend were looking through these and I screamed: ‘WHAT THE HELL DOES _______ MEAN!’ A lot, Most of this list is horribly inaccurate, either phrases that I’ve never heard an Aussie say (living in a ski town for over 15 years you meet a lot!). Barker’s Eggs/= Dog’s droppings that have turned white in the sun on lawns, or anywhere. Just a note on a couple: It may have been used behind the scenes, as people were not so outspoken they had more respect for people around them, #36 is not acceptable slang between anyone – it’s an insult – don’t use it, Maggot bag – meat pie Yonks = Long time. But never got chance to be station in Australia. In Aussie slang it refers to casual wear trousers. The goon was originally a flagon. ?” I went fishin’ in my tinny the other day, and I ran into this charter boat. There are many examples of this here. Drop the aitch off of any word beginin with a H/h; Horse= ‘Orse; House= ‘Owse etc Outback’s outback. Context of going to the gym: “Hey mate, are you going for a flog?” Cactus pooptus = dead or about to die Nice. ?” Score is another term derived from sports, and is kind of out dated.. 32. The computer’s just carked it. Stoked = really happy that that happed or really pumped “You right mate?”… “Bloody Oath”, “budgie smugglers” really is just guys wearing speedos When people used to smuggle birds they would stuff them into tight underpants – this is where it comes from ;P. Really? BTW, I remember it as “mad as a cut snake”, and grouse is definitely Victorian !” This list has been put together by some of our Australian staff located all around Australia. After a long day hay baling one might say “I’m faaarked!” or “I’m rooted! Rice Burners/= Cheap and nasty Japanese/Asian cars/vehicles, also can be referred to as Cocoa Tins. The star is proud of her body. bother -bro + Dolphins Turps = Alcohol Freakin hell – expression of disgust. The bush can mean the outback / country in the right context. Bloke strewth!! + National Parks Good crack similar to Scot’s Irish and English just a bit more childish. WARNING - Aussie slang can be rude, irreverent and politically incorrect. Flat out like a lizard drinking Your update nails it perfectly Have never heard anyone say in the bollocky – lol , Well the Ozzies uses British English so therefore I reckon that’s the reason why the Ozzie words are alike the British words like for instance the Brits calls it a ” wheelie” and then the Ozzies also call it ” wheelie, Ha ha, hilarious. My question: is “too true” used any more? One of my all time favourites. A few cans short of a six pack (beer). It is an abbreviation as such, and not a full word. A “Lappy” could be a laptop computer, but the more common meaning would be “Lap dance” from a stripper. What Americans consider shrimp we call prawns, Dead horse, tomato sauce.. dog n bone, blower, on the phone….. “Are you having a go”. So if your car broke down, you could technically say, “The car’s carked it.” However it sounds a little funny, so we’d refer to a component of the car, like, “The engine’s carked it.” Although I guess you could say, “Did you hear about how The Large Hadron Collider completely carked it?” but that still sounds a little off.
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