Poetry and songs, 1786-1900 I didnt know that was going to happen. gi-normous = Very big; a combination of gigantic and enormous, e.g. Typical symptoms of a hangover may include headache, drowsiness, concentration problems, dry mouth, dizziness, fatigue, gastrointestinal distress (e.g., vomiting . Also, dont use it if youre not First Nations yourself, ie a Whitefulla. 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). See Choccy for how to use it in a sentence. he bailed her up to talk about her decision. chong = A Chinese person; usually considered derogatory. Chunder - Vomit. Hes feeling pretty blue at the moment. shithouse = [1] Toilet (crapper, dunny, loo, water closet). lolly = A piece of confectionary, a candy, a sweet (an abbreviation of lollypop). noggin = Head, e.g. This is part of the Australia tradition of giving various names an o suffix, e.g. Now, you can make the most of your Aussie slang with these three ripper gadgets 1. Barbie - Barbecue Bathers - Swimsuit Beauty! Its like we have an honesty complex or something. Dont lick your fingers. Another way of saying too right?. Can also refer to someone who is perceived to be a bit mad or crazy. bangs like a dunny door = A female who is sexually promiscuous, e.g. Dryblower Murphy We are a continent after all. aerial ping-pong = Australian Rules Football; a reference to the high kicks and leaps (such as in marking the ball). I almost got bit by this weird-looking insect! 2. Stories, songs, and sages. See: IAC list on Trove. Similar to giving someone the boot, or giving someone the flick. buggery = [See the entry: go to buggery.]. The British comedy group Monty Python has taken this to the extreme in one of their sketches. When youre feeling crook, youre either feeling unwell or angry. theyre a bunch of arseholes. hangover noun [C] (ILLNESS) a feeling of illness after drinking too much alcohol: I had a terrible hangover the next morning. 01. A response when someone says thank you to you, similar to no problem. What is summer without one of these? Ahhh this takes me back home ?. Coathanger, the - Sydney Harbour Bridge. Did you see the dent he hit in my car? Thorpedo = Ian Thorpe, the famous swimmer. Bloody brilliant! fix you up = To pay someone, e.g. earbashing = To talk non-stop, to talk incessantly, or to tell someone off, e.g. That place is such a crock.. tough as fencing wire = Someone or something that is very tough. chink = A Chinese person; usually considered derogatory. There was also some slang relating to the Bondi Tram that I am unable to recall. In 2013, selfie became Oxford Dictionaries word of the year. Means an older woman that isn't your mother. digger = [1] Friend, cobber, mate. Theres a lot of Australian slang words for this state of being! Everyone turns up in their vehicles, theres a raging party and they sleep/pass out in their swags, alone or if the night has worked out well, with company. To treat someone. pulled that one out of their arse. Literature, legends, and larrikins. Boxed wine, popular amongst the student crowd. Derived from the large apple-growing industry in Tasmania. It derives from the word Eskimo. Tight gripping swimmers (speedos), popularised (not really) by former PM Tony Abbott. like a house on fire = People who get on well together, e.g. An Australian slang word used more in text than spoken word. Basically every Aussie child's favourite after school snack. ], Widgies = Females involved in an uncouth and loutish 1950s youth sub-culture. Similar to no worries. Chuck up - Vomit. he did the dirty on her; similar to filthy on. Im using my lappy to write this blog post now. an item used to erase pencil markings from paper). Not the other meaning. A. G. Stephens Meaning: (Adjective) The word rooted in Australia is slang for something broken. Similar to the phrase put the bite on. gutless wonder = A coward, i.e. Meaning: (Noun) The word bush in Australian slang means getting away from civilization. booze bus = A police van, used as a mobile breath-testing station (for police to determine if a drivers blood alcohol level is over the legal limit). dillybag = A small bag, from the Aboriginal term for a bag or basket. 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. They wear, When you are mad at someone or something, youre. a car driver sounding his horn a lot (the imputation being that the driver was acting like a child who had received a present for Christmas, who would play with it a lot, due to the excitement of having just received a new toy). Click Go the Shears [traditional Australian song, 1890s] I would not have even considered that slippery dip would not be understood! Example: Do you need new thongs? Singular: ambo. they became great friends, they got on like a house on fire. [See the entry: Bandywallop.]. Cold One Giggle Juice Diesel Hard Stuff Poison, Petrol, Oil Because it powers up. Example: Fair dinkum! bugger all = Very little or nothing, e.g. Ah Sheila, shes a true blue with the way she drinks that stubby. Get your laughing gear around that sanger. durry = A cigarette, e.g. Dying for a dimmi (hungry for a DimSim - usually a hangover cure in Victoria; Have seen better heads in a flat beer (unattractive . Uttered when one is in agreement with another, when a reasonable statement is uttered. Although, the variation probably dates back further than that, as part of verbal culture. There is often the running gag that all Australian men are called Bruce. Chuck a uey is commonly said when driving to make a u-turn. This word came from the British English dialect that means earth closet. Before toilets were invented, people use the outdoors to relieve themselves. Weve been here too long, its time to hit the frog and toad. She went crook at him when she found out that he ate all the chocolates. Taking a Wineglass Bay Cruise in TasmaniaContinue, As Victorias third biggest city, Ballarat is steeped in history, with a thriving arts and food scene. bloody ripper = A reference to something that is really good. Hes a dead-set drongo. The word turps is an abbreviation of turpentine, and refers to the practice of very badly-off alcoholics (winos) sinking to the low level of drinking turpentine (containing terpene alcohols) or methylated spirits (denatured alcohol), as a cheap alcoholic beverage (in spite of the dire health consequences). By clicking Subscribe you agree to ourprivacy and legal statement. ankle biters = Young children. The physical after-effects, typically a headache, of excessive drinking of alcohol. Someone who is lazy. Meaning: (Noun) The Aussie slang rellie is a shortened version of relatives.. couldnt raffle a chook in a pub = Referring to someone who is incompetent. "I eat brekkie every morning before sunup." 2. Its like having your own language which sort of sounds like gibberish. Food, commonly used to refer to bush tucker. knock your block off = To hit someone in the head, e.g. Lisa was having a bloody good time at Sams party. lolly water = Soft drink (e.g. 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. as ugly as a hatful of arseholes = A negative reference to someones looks. Whilst buggery does not specifically mean hell, it serves the same function as hell as used in common phrase Go to hell. Old Duck. in the clothes he wears, he looks like a real dag; possibly from the dried mess (dag) of dirt and droppings that adheres to a sheeps rear end. It might get wet here on the dining table. 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. He bailed on your birthday party last year too. chook = A chicken (whether cooked, uncooked, on the farm, or located elsewhere). barney = To have a big disagreement, or a fight, e.g. Topics The Aussie Slang Dictionary! Bush telly "Bush. drink with the flies = To drink alone, especially regarding drinking beer alone. In other Australian slang contexts, bugger means damn (damnation). Thanks! Example: Hey mate, lets have a barbie on the weekend. Hello and welcome to Birdgehls, a responsible travel blog with an emphasis on backyard travel in Australia. Who asked you to stick your bib in?. A charity store and where I personally buy most of my clothing. Example: Gday cobber. Mexicans = Victorians are called Mexicans by people from Queensland and New South Wales, because Victoria is south of the border. Thanks for commenting, Laura! For example, when it comes to fashionable clothing, Big blokes have always had the rough end of the pineapple [ref.]. Example: I reckon to agree with the idea of you going back to school. Speewah = Somewhere very far away. A dying breed of Australian, who is easy-going and fun-loving, whilst being a bit cheeky. Example: Fair dinkum! Can be used for emphasis, e.g. fush an chups = Fish and chips; a reference to the New Zealand style of pronouncing vowels. Stubby - bottle of beer, usually 375 ml. Traditionally, Australians hate people with an over-inflated sense of self-worth. Bottle-ache Life Lenses Used from the mid-19th to the early 20th century. Our official name for Australian slang! no dramas = Not a problem, its all okay, everything is fine, this is not a drama (i.e. grumblebum = A complainer, a whinger, a whiner. They had a bust up. Bewdy, Norm! was an advertising catchphrase in the 1970s. Chips can refer to either hot chips (fries) or crisps. Its all about the context. So I looked at G.A. Dont do that again, or Ill knock your block off. give it a bash = To have a go at doing something, to attempt to do something, e.g. magpie = A hoarder; someone who is attracted to shiny things, who wants to take them home. This Australian slang is also used as an insult. Just two hours from Melbourne, this historic city has a lot to offer. [See the entry: brass razoo.]. mate = Friend, cobber. This has led to the popular backyard game of goon of fortune, where the bag is removed from the box and pinned to the clothes line. crust = Used in reference to someones job or income, e.g. bo peep = Look, e.g. This Australian slang phrase is not as common as it once was. Australian explorers Signing in from Tassie. nana = A banana. Similar to hoo roo. Often used in a negative sense regarding a person with an over-inflated opinion of themselves, e.g. OS = Abbreviation for overseas (i.e. If Jimmy kissed Rileys girlfriend it would be considered a dog move. rough as guts = Someone who appears to be uncouth, uncultured, and lacking social refinement, e.g. Im going to the bottle shop to get some grog. on the project; I did everything myself. Also said as Sweet F*ck All. Davo = David. B&S = Bachelors and Spinsters; being a reference to a Bachelors and Spinsters Ball, a dance party arranged for single people, or humourously referring to a gathering that is said to look like one. A person who is up themselves is stuck up. Dero is my favourite, I love to whip that one out to confuse the Brits. It is not the first Australian slang word or saying to make it to the wider English vocabulary. he missed crashing into the truck by a bees dick, he was a bees dick away from being sacked. amber fluid = Beer; a reference to its colour. Abo = Abbreviation of Aboriginal; not necessarily intended as a derogatory term, but in modern times it is now almost always regarded as derogatory, even if not intended as such. If a place is chock-a-block, it is full with either people or things, like cars in a parking lot. Meaning yes, true, 100%, most definitely. Someone stole his bike and he chucked a wobbly. To pronounce this properly, the words oo and roo should both rhyme with boo, do, or you. We also have an extensive list of general travel tips and road trip tips, to help you with your trip planning. a few sangers short of a barbie = [See the entry: a few sandwiches short of a picnic.]. After a big night out, youll likely end up at the Maccas drive-thru. The sky is blue and what would you know anyway, because you are colour-blind. Okay. Similar to a midi 285ml in size and the standard size of a drink in the state of Victoria (make sure you ask for a pint instead, if you want a bigger drink). Example: I am stoked that you came today! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. For extra emphasis, to be 100% sure. And so on. . a hangover cure See also SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Drinking alcohol abstinence abstinence-only after hours idiom barhop barhopping drinker drinking drinking game drinking-up time drown A 425ml glass (15 fl oz) in Sydney, Canberra, Darwin, Brisbane, Townsville, Hobart, Melbourne & Perth. Stone the crows! Oh, Tassie Tuxedo, I love it! keyboard_arrow_left Back to previous menu close Close Menu. Barra = Abbreviation of barramundi (a type of fish). This Australian slang phrase is not as common as it once was. rough end of the pineapple = Used in reference to someone getting a raw deal. ambos = Ambulance medics. hangover A condition in which the body is trying to cope with the mass quantities of alcohol consumed roughly 8 hours earlier. Beware the goon hangover though and take this as your official warning . Commonly used in a sentence as ya reckon?. Hey mate, want a lift? My favourite is trying to fit as many of these words as I can into one sentence haha. skite = Boast, e.g. See also small beer. rack off = A phrase used to tell someone to go away, usually while in a dispute or disagreement, e.g. Brissie = An abbreviation of Brisbane (the capital of Queensland). Grant Hervey Most kids cant wait for Santa to drop them a Chrissie prezzie in December. Comes from the 1700s British word hooray. telling lies, fanciful stories (tall stories), or saying what is considered to be incorrect information. Ive just done a 12 hour shift, and Im completely buggered. get out of here = An expression of disbelief, e.g. Fun fact: 55% of Aussies refer to McDonalds by its slang nickname, so much that the fast-food chain used it as its new brand name in Australia! he was really cut when he got the sack, his girlfriend left him and he was really cut up about it. blower = Telephone, e.g. Meaning: (Noun) Straya is short for Australia. Most locals use this term when talking about their beloved country. stubbie = A short bottle of beer (also spelt stubby). wet enough to bog a duck = Very wet, e.g. The Christmas season is always a festive season no matter where you are. bugger off = Leave me alone; go away. 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. Means an older woman that isn't very nice. Not to be confused with BS. cop it sweet = When someone takes on a negative outcome without complaining. BTW, for me 'Baz" is short for Barry (my brother-in-law's name: s'times also Bazza) but maybe Brians use this as well? Bush week?. Here's the full list: sanger dunny bogan daks strides spit the dummy shoot through like a Bondi tram sparky drongo thunderbox gum sucker Makes a bit more sense than just she bangs like a dunny door! as miserable as a bandicoot, as poor as a bandicoot. Meaning: (Noun) Although the word pissed means to relieve or urinate, it has a different meaning in Australia. Baz is definitely Barry! This word is another popular Aussie slang today. posted by Zozo at 7:46 AM on July 19, 2006. Derived from the idea that when a man wears a small pair of tight bathers, it looks like he is smuggling (or hiding) a budgerigar (budgie) inside his bathers, whereas the bulge is actually his genitalia. Theres no real reason why Aussies do this except maybe to save time, effort and to sound more friendly. Out of a Cornflakes packet? Aussies love hanging out in the arvo with a cold one. a few sandwiches short of a picnic = Someone who is lacking in intelligence, someone who is a bit mentally slow, someone who is a bit slow on the uptake, e.g. Hes filthy on her for flirting with his brother, Shes filthy on him for spending the night at the pub; similar to dirty on. Avocado. [See the entry: bugger.]. Slang in Straya (Australia) is traditionally known as Strine. filthy on = To be unhappy with someone, e.g. walkabout = To head off somewhere without telling people where youve gone; to travel aimlessly, e.g. happy as a bastard on Fathers Day = A reference to someone who is unhappy; e.g. Meaning: (Expression) The term No wuckas is Aussie slang for no worries.. Whats for dinner tonight, love? Na, its in woop woop, cant be bothered going that far. A doovelacki - a thing. A man he was a dinky di, true blu, Aussie bloke (this sentence will make sense once you finish reading this list). Singular: cocky. 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