The women are all avoiding him; hes about as popular as a Jew in Germany (derives from the treatment of Jews in Germany during the period of the Third Reich). Gor blimey, I ate too much, Im as full as a goog. Ditch, the = The Tasman Sea, as the ditch between Australia and New Zealand; sometimes pronounced as the dutch, as a reference to the New Zealand style of pronouncing vowels. people from Bananaland (a slang name for Queensland). glassed = To smash someone (usually in the face) with a glass, commonly in a pub fight, e.g. Mild admonishment. If your American friends still wont believe you, heres a brief list of examples of the phrase, sourced from newspaper articles, books, and internet pages: pulled that one out of their arse. Where did you get your licence? 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. [See the entry: bugger.]. she gave him curry when he got back late from the pub. Aussie = [2] Australia, or something from Australia; e.g. Hi, what about stick your beak in or nosey parker and knackers & knackered, One correction and one addition A list of significant Australiana Shake hands with the wifes best friend? stone the crows = A phrase used when surprised, e.g. Hes a dinky-di Australian; similar to true blue. grey nomads = Elderly people, particularly retirees, who travel a lot, especially using caravans or campervans. not worth a cracker = Something that is worthless, or close to worthless; may come from the worth of a cracker (biscuit), but possibly from the term cracker that denoted a clapped-out or near-worthless cow or sheep. Poetry and songs, 1901-1954 Coathanger, the = A humourous name for the Sydney Harbour Bridge (a reference to the bridge being perceived as being in the shape of a coathanger). couldnt raffle a chook in a pub = Referring to someone who is incompetent. 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). Bog standard - basic, unadorned, without accessories (a bog-standard car, telephone etc.) --phrase 3. bail on (someone), to abandon (someone). opinions are like arseholes, everyones got one = A phrase used to denigrate someones opinion. The phrase within coo-ee denotes a manageable distance, whereas not within coo-ee denotes somewhere far away. spunk = A handsome man, a sexy man. being selected to join a team or group). Speewah = Somewhere very far away. What else did you get for Christmas? How ya goin? He fell when walking down the sand dune at the beach, and went A over T. Crow-eater = Someone from South Australia. 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. Derived from beautiful. Based upon the fanciful notion that a person is eating so much that the food is filling up not only their stomach, but also their legs. Once the cops catch up with him, then itll be all over red rover. I mentioned this in passing amongst some American friends. Derived from spewing (i.e. first cab off the rank = To be the first to take advantage of an opportunity; similar to first in, best dressed; from getting the first taxi cab from a queue of taxis (a taxi rank). Aus = An abbreviation of the word Australia. Like, point Percy at the porcelain? (Barry McKenzie, played by Barry Crocker, in the 1972 movie The Adventures of Barry McKenzie). Can be used for emphasis, e.g. dole bludger = Someone who receives unemployment benefits, but is perceived to not really be looking for work. hawk the fork = Soliciting for purposes of prostitution; from hawk (to sell) and fork (vagina). = A question asking as to someones state of wellbeing, meaning How are you going? or How are you today?, Howzit goin? arsey = Someone who is considered lucky, e.g. Not a slang term as such, but included here since Americans can get confused over the term, as a rubber in the USA refers to a condom (some Americans were shocked to read that the advertised content of a showbag for young children included pencils and rubbers). Leaping up to take a markand the big men fly = A reference to Australian Rules Football, where players leap into the air to catch the ball (take a mark). By Kate Burridge and Howard Manns, from the School of Languages, Literatures, Cultures & Linguistics. But it s all right for her, she s got a whole smorgasbord selection of classic spunk Contemporary slang . The next-door-neighbour wasnt feeling so hot yesterday, then he carked it last night, My car engine has been acting up, I think its about to cark it. noggin = Head, e.g. You know, go where the big knobs hang out. spunk rat n Australian a sexually attractive young person. walkabout = To head off somewhere without telling people where youve gone; to travel aimlessly, e.g. Chrissy = Abbreviation of Christmas; can also be spelt as Chrissie. See: IAC list on Trove. This is part of the Australia tradition of giving various names an o suffix, e.g. He caught the wog (stomach bug). dinkum = Genuine, authentic, on the level, 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). Rex Ingamells Can also be spelt as bonza. Aussie = [1] An Australian; usually with patriotic or nationalist overtones, being a reference to a fair dinkum Australian. Or fair suck of the sav. Just like the silly Australian Culture and Stereotypes. Aussie salute = Waving away flies from your face. Ill do you!; also as do over, e.g. Buck's night: Aussie equivalent of 'bachelor party' or 'stag party'. down = To be unhappy with someone, e.g. Originally a reference to an outdoor toilet (an outhouse). chewy on your boot = A derogatory phrase called out at AFL matches (the imputation being that the caller hopes that the footballer has chewing gum stuck on his boot, so that he cant kick the ball properly). ballsy put the bite on = To ask someone for money, e.g. Feeling inspired to learn more weird quirks from around the English-speaking world? Barra = Abbreviation of barramundi (a type of fish). its a boomerang = Used in reference to loaning an item (making it clear that it is not a present to keep, but a loan that is to be returned; like a boomerang, it is meant to come back), e.g. Can be hyphenated, i.e. Have a decko at that!. sanger A sandwich. Folk music and bush music (videos) he build the shed, but its a bit of a bodgy job; similar to the term dodgy, and possibly related to the term botched (to carry out a task badly, or carelessly; to botch up a job). Bazza, Gazza, and Shazza (Barry, Gary, and Sharon). Brian Cadd [music videos and biography] 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. fush an chups = Fish and chips; a reference to the New Zealand style of pronouncing vowels. [See the entry: whinge. Bananalanders = Queenslanders; i.e. no worries = Not a problem, its all okay, everything is fine. [See the entry: Bandywallop.]. semen. Derived from the name of the Australian television series Skippy, about a kangaroo. blue = [2] Feeling down or depressed, e.g. Hey, come and have a gander at this!. This is part of the Australia tradition of giving various names an o suffix, e.g. John Shaw Neilson he bailed her up to talk about her decision. on the turps = Drinking alcohol excessively; similar to the phrases on the grog, on the piss, and on the sauce. fugly = Someone who is regarded as fucking ugly. 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. Hes filthy on her for flirting with his brother, Shes filthy on him for spending the night at the pub; similar to dirty on. (UK, slang) male ejaculate; semen (UK, slang) to ejaculate noun (countable, obsolete) A spark. ARSE: 2 Equivalent to tail (U.S.): sexual access to women; THE GOOD FORTUNE this implies. 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). While not a physical beating of the ears, most people can sympathise with a person who has sustained a long taking to (an ear-bashing) by a boring or obnoxious windbag (an earbasher).The verb is first recorded from the 1940s, and possibly comes from Australian military slang of the Second World War . Derived from the large apple-growing industry in Tasmania. fossick = Look for something. In the Australian context Asian usually refers to someone of East Asian ethnicity (from China, Japan, Korea, etc. Derived from the insensitive, or politically incorrect, phrase carrying on like a Jew with a pork chop in a synagogue. See: IAC list on Trove. Vandemonians = Tasmanians. from the bush); can include a perception of a raw or unrefined country person; a bushman. Bodgy - of inferior quality. bush pig = Someone with little or no manners, a badly-behaved person. Thats beaut, mate!, You beaut!, What a beaut!, or You bewdy!; may be called out when something good happens. Whilst buggery does not specifically mean hell, it serves the same function as hell as used in common phrase Go to hell. Under the Southern Cross I Stand [the Australian cricket teams victory song], E. J. Brady As the debate continues over whether Australia Day should be celebrated on January 26, this series looks at the politics of some unresolved issues swirling around Australia Day - namely, the republic and reconciliation. Australian explorers This is part of the Australia tradition of giving various names an o suffix, e.g. Geez, fair suck of the sauce bottle, give me a go. Synonym of Spunk-rat: Australian Slang Spunk-rat sexually attractive person Translation. They had a real stoush at the back of the pub. Out of a Cornflakes packet? These are common words and phrases that have become iconic to Australians. fang it = To move quickly, especially to drive fast, e.g. = 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. gets ridden a lot (like a bike). mates rates = A decent-sized discount, which is given to friends (mates). Thats bullshit, you filthy liar!, You reckon Fred Nerk is the best footballer ever? Today mate is more common as in Gday mate v Gday cobber. beer oclock = A way of saying that its time for a beer. Similar to Take a hike. boat race = Rhyming slang for face (can be abbreviated as boat). cut = Feeling hurt, e.g. Want a lift? Dont trust that bloke, hes a dog, He dogged on his mates. buggered = [1] Broken down, not working, e.g. bikkies = Biscuits (cookies in American terminology); can also be spelt as bickies. knackers = Testicles. Correction is Give it a burl Shirl (probably related to Shirley Strachan of the band Skyhooks) Thorpie = Ian Thorpe, the famous swimmer. That old food pongs!. That new pub looks alright, I think Ill sus it out. Yeah? Am I ever gonna to see your face again? : Excellent! he missed crashing into the truck by a bees dick, he was a bees dick away from being sacked. Can also be used in a general sense when speaking to someone, e.g. Contents 1 Episode guide 1.1 Season 1: 1995 1.2 Season 2: 1996 1.3 Season 3: 1997 Wikipedia, Meet the Feebles Theatrical release poster Directed by Peter Jackson Produced by Wikipedia, Darkwing Duck s intertitle Genre Animated series Format Action/Adventure Wikipedia. Ben Hall, Captain Moonlite (Andrew Scott), Captain Thunderbolt (Frederick Ward), Frank Gardiner, Mad Dan Morgan, and Ned Kelly were all considered to be bushrangers. Chrissie - Christmas. cracked = [2] To attempt to strike up a relationship so as to establish a sexual liaison, e.g. That meal was bonzer. that boxer was built like a brick dunny, she was massive, built like a brick shithouse. Gor blimey, I ate too much, Im as full as a goog. carn = Strine for Come on, especially used when barracking for a team, e.g. someone who doesnt work very hard, or doesnt work at all. australian slang. dirty on = To be unhappy with someone, e.g. Sometimes abbreviated as dig. Similar to the phrase put the bite on. Gday cobber! (a greeting used by an older generation of Australians)A collection of Australian slang words and phrases. Also rendered as everythings apples or its apples. duffer = A hapless person, e.g. On the other side of the coin, a woman is known as a sheila. stonkered = Very tired, exhausted. Marie E. J. Pitt See: IAC list on Trove. apples = Shell be apples, Its apples, or Everythings apples. (soldier slang WW2) SPUNK - sexually attractive person SPUNKRAT - sexually attractive person of opposite . chockers = [See the entry: chockablock.]. Here is what you give as its meaning: Similar to the phrase not worth a brass razoo. hes an arsey bastard. I cant be arsed to cook dinner tonight. mucking around = Wasting time, dawdling, mucking about, doing little of nothing. The Gabba = A reference to the cricket ground in Wooloongabba, Queensland. carked it = To die; stop working, e.g. 33. they were often hired to work during a union strike, or to work in spite of work bans); Chinese were regarded as being linked with the spread of leprosy, and as that disease can make the skin appear scabby, Chinese non-union labour and strike-breakers were called scabs. Well, drink Bonox!. or a piss, a scratch and a good look around (SMH, 19 April 2017). bottle-o = A bottle shop, especially a drive-through bottle shop. Bananaland = Queensland, so-named as a lot of bananas are grown in that state, being located in the tropical north of Australia. 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. Balmain folk dancing = Putting the boot in, when a fighting opponent is on the ground; from the Sydney suburb of Balmain, once considered to be a tough area. lolly water = Soft drink (e.g. Now listen mate, I need to splash the boots. sticky beak = [2] Having an unwarranted look into someone elses business, e.g. Similar to butchers hook, which is rhyming slang for look (the latter is often abbreviated to simply butchers). Also rendered as Send er down, Hughie! or Send it down, Hughie!. 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). He was pretty toey about having to stay inside all day. 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