australian slang spunk rat

done like a dogs dinner = To come a cropper; also rendered as done like a dinner. Im not sure about this chicken in the fridge, I think its a bit iffy. Thats BS!, William BuckleyBuckleys chance = Low chance or no chance of something happening, e.g. Speewah = Somewhere very far away. Derived from beautiful. In Australia, the terms bugger and buggery are relatively inoffensive (in the right context, they are only as offensive as the word damn); however, this usage is very different to other places, which is why the ABC television show Club Buggery (1995-1997) had problems being sold to overseas markets, since in other countries the term buggery is only known regarding its original meaning of anal intercourse (in 1998 the show was revamped as The Channel Nine Show). Captain James CookCaptain Cook = Rhyming slang for look, e.g. Heritage, history, and heroes; literature, legends, and larrikins. bloody ripper = A reference to something that is really good. not British sterling). Pozzy : position. Ayers Rock (Northern Territory)humungous = Very big; an extrapolation of huge, e.g. Shes been in bed with a wog (referring to someone being ill, but with a double entendre of being in bed with a person of Southern European or Mediterranean extraction). was fired; got the sack), his girlfriend didnt like him any more, so she gave him the arse. Can also refer to someone who is perceived to be a bit mad or crazy. CJ. Davo, Jacko, Johno, Robbo, Stevo, and Tommo (David, Jack, John, Robert, Steve, and Tom). blotto = A reference to someone who is very drunk, e.g. may your chooks turn into emus and kick your dunny down = A phrase expressing ill-will, e.g. Sausage. dead marine = An empty beer bottle (possibly of US origin or reference thereto). chockablock = Full, e.g. A greeting used by an older generation of Australians. Most authorities derive it from spong, a Gaelic word for tinder (itself from the Latin spongia, meaning sponge), hence spark . The stage manager divvied up the takings; can also be spelt as divvie. as used in the song I come from a land down under. Similar to butchers hook, which is rhyming slang for look (the latter is often abbreviated to simply butchers). Plate, bring a : Instruction to bring a plate of food to a party. Top Enders = People from the Northern Territory; Territorians. Mate is what we say here. dinkum = Genuine, authentic, on the level, e.g. Also used to refer to real Australians, e.g. ugly tree = A negative reference to someones looks, e.g. big-noting = When someone puffs up their own importance, e.g. brass razoo = A reference to a (non-existent) worthless coin, e.g. fair dinkum = Genuine, authentic, on the level, e.g. Also rendered as lammie. beer oclock = A way of saying that its time for a beer. 71. Thats bullshit, you filthy liar!, You reckon Fred Nerk is the best footballer ever? Brisvegas/Brizzie: Informal name of the city of Brisbane. Minnesota is known as The Land of 10,000 Lakes, but the official count of lakes more than ten acres (40,000 m) in size is approximately 11,842. stoked = Excited, exhilarated, e.g. Probably wanting to get the tram to the beach, the tram was always full, and it left without you. Hes a fair dinkum Aussie. The phrase is based on spunky in the sense of spirited, and is influenced also by spunk in the sexual sense. See: IAC list on Trove. Derives from the notion that men in Australia grew up tall and thin. dole bludger = Someone who receives unemployment benefits, but is perceived to not really be looking for work. Bodgy - of inferior quality. Derived from the story of the convict William Buckley, who escaped from his jailers and fled into the bush, who was never caught and was considered to have very little chance of surviving (ironically, William Buckley survived by living with a tribe of Aborigines, but gave himself up about thirty years later; so, as it turned out, he had a good chance of survival, after all). bugger = [1] Damn. put the fangs in = To ask someone for a loan, to attempt to borrow money. = A phrase used against someone using an item too much, e.g. boongs = Derogatory name for Aborigines; also used for Papua New Guineans (PNG used to be a territory of Australia). Derived from the complimentary phrase your bloods worth bottling. Buckley and Nunn Mens Store, street viewyouve got two chances = Low chance or no chance of something happening. Similar to buggered, knackered, stonkered. Are you for real?). He dudded me on the deal. fair go = To have fair treatment, e.g. The idea of a life force Contemporary slang, List of lakes in Minnesota This is a list of lakes in Minnesota. He glassed that bloke at the bar, Watch out, hes nasty, he might glass you. deli = Delicatessen, a shop mainly selling cold cuts of meat, or a section in a supermarket where cold cuts of meat are obtained (however, in Perth, deli is the term used for milk bar). A. G. Stephens like a bandicoot on a burnt ridge = Someone who is very alone. Contents 1 Main characters 1.1 Zoey Brooks 1.2 Dustin Brooks 1.3 Chase Matthews Wikipedia, List of Mr. Show episodes This is a list of all 30 episodes of the comedy television series Mr. Show. Anzac = Originally a reference to the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC), it also refers to the members thereof, and is sometimes applied to Australian men in a stereotypical sense (rugged, tough, etc.). dead-set drongo = Someone who is regarded as a total idiot, stupid, clumsy or worthless, e.g. Your email address will not be published. knackered = Very tired, exhausted. We were all offered some free apples, but he got there first, and picked the eyes out; in early usage from the squattocracys practice of picking out the best bits of land, leaving only less worthy land for the rest; possibly from animals picking out the eyes of a dead animal as the best and juiciest part. [See the entry: Bodgies and Widgies.]. theyre living out in the back blocks. Hey, come and have a gander at this!. Aussie Salute - Wave to scare the flies Avo - Avocado Bail - To cancel plans. he smoked his durry outside, hurry for your durry. shell be apples = Everything will be alright, everything will be apples. : I don't agree. We fanged it out of there. I cant be bothered to go out today. arsey = Someone who is considered lucky, e.g. Be quiet, or Ill hit you on the head). people from Bananaland (a slang name for Queensland). Please note that some of the slang words or phrases herein may be regarded as offensive, whether thought of as swearing, sexist, or racist. Hes a real bloody drongo. shout = To buy drinks for others; to buy a round of drinks, especially in a pub, e.g. Whoever complied this list has never been north of Victoria.. so much great stuff not included, this needs a complete overhaul. You reckon Australia was founded in the year 1500? Can also be used to refer to any woman (similar to sheila). Bush week?. As Edward Gibbon Wakefield noted in his 1829 letter from Sydney: "The base language of English thieves is becoming the established language of the colony chink = A Chinese person; usually considered derogatory. bingle = A minor collision or crash, usually a car crash, e.g. someone (usually a woman) who can't get enough sex, starts having sex at an early age, or is continually looking for a root. 5) drop bears, IAC list on Trove. Thats the biggest load of bullshit Ive ever heard!, Since the accident, the boss wont let me drive the truck now; thats bullshit!. Now youve broken it; good onya, idiot. Tools. Bandywallop = A made-up place name for somewhere very far away, up country; examples of which include Bandywallop, Bullamakanka, and Woop Woop. bullshit artist = Someone who says a lot of bullshit, i.e. best thing since sliced bread = Something that is very good, a great invention. (Give it a) Burl: Give it a shot. duffer = A hapless person, e.g. Go on, get outta here. 2013. spunk rat n Australian a sexually attractive young person. Auntie = A reference to the ABC (originally the Australian Broadcasting Commission, later renamed the Australian Broadcasting Corporation). Queensland: beautiful one day, perfect the next = An advertising catch phrase for the Queensland tourist industry. durry = A cigarette, e.g. bodgy = Something of dubious worth, e.g. Then toss a coin to decide who will answer the question: Heads = Ask, meaning you can ask anyone else the question Tails = Tell, meaning you have to answer the question yourself You can't change the question after flipping the coin Suggested questions = A light-hearted thanks to God for making it rain, inclusive of a request to make the rain continue (the intent is something like Good on ya, God, for making it rain; keep up the good work). He got the bullet from work (i.e. on the turps = Drinking alcohol excessively; similar to the phrases on the grog, on the piss, and on the sauce. Similar to giving someone the boot, or giving someone the flick. bonk = Hit, e.g. She went crook at him when she found out that he ate all the chocolates. Are you fair dinkum? (i.e. falling head over heels, e.g. bookie = A bookmaker (professional betting men who accept bets at racetracks). ARSE: 1 Effrontery, cheek, as in the phrase more arse than Jessie . A Bondi tram (Sydney)shoot through like a Bondi tram = To depart very quickly, to move fast, e.g. Derived from the insensitive, or politically incorrect, phrase carrying on like a Jew with a pork chop in a synagogue. fizzer = Something that fails to live up to expectations, e.g. hes dirty on her for flirting with his brother, shes dirty on him for spending the night at the pub; also to have the wrong thing done to someone, e.g. Distinct from crook, meaning criminal. not bad = Something which is good, e.g. berko = To go berserk, to be really angry and out of control; e.g. he drank ten beers, then he chucked up in the toilet. oo roo = Goodbye. Our pipes [short story by Henry Lawson] Horny Aussie spunk rat Steve is always on the prowl for other hot and horny men for rugged one-on-one sex and group action in his pursuit of the elixir of life: manjuice. Bullamakanka = Somewhere very far away. cant be arsed = Dont feel like doing something, not in the mood to do something, cant be bothered, e.g. Lucy Everett Homfray Thank you for pointing that out. bonzer = Excellent, e.g. Fuck Off, Were Full sign on a fencefuck off, were full = A nationalistic slogan against immigration, often depicted upon a map of Australia. bush bashing = Driving around in the bush, especially where there are no roads or only tracks (especially used regarding four wheel drive vehicles). Hes got a few kangaroos loose in the top paddock. she gave him a real earbashing. rough end of the pineapple = Used in reference to someone getting a raw deal. couple of lamingtons short of a CWA meeting = Someone who is lacking in intelligence, someone who is a bit mentally slow, someone who is a bit slow on the uptake, e.g. 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. choof off = To depart, usually (but not always) said in a friendly manner, e.g. Brekkie The most important meal of the day, "brekkie" means breakfast. guernsey = A football jumper (clothing used to cover the torso), which displays the teams colours; to get a guernsey refers to being picked, or selected, for a footy team (can also be used in other contexts, re. 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. In AmE, the vulgar senses of spunk are rare and are in context. 2) Drop bears target tourists, study says, Australian Geographic wog = [1] Generally a person of Southern European or Mediterranean ethnicity, although it can also be applied to other non-Anglo European foreigners; usually derogatory, but sometimes used in a friendly manner. no dramas = Not a problem, its all okay, everything is fine, this is not a drama (i.e. a few sangers short of a barbie = [See the entry: a few sandwiches short of a picnic.]. as miserable as a bandicoot, as poor as a bandicoot. barracker = Someone who barracks for a person or a group (i.e. Also spelt hooroo. billy lid = Rhyming slang for kid (child). drongo = Someone who is an idiot, stupid, clumsy or worthless, e.g. To subject (a person) to a torrent of words; to talk at great length to; to harangue. as useful as an ashtray on a motorbike = Someone, or something, that is not useful. That blokes a bit strange; hes a few sandwiches short of a picnic. clippie = A tram conductor (who would clip tram tickets, using a hole punch). A beautiful tongue made up of colourful metaphors and delicately constructed witticisms, but it is also a language of simplicity. all over the place like a mad womans shit = A real mess, untidy; a person who is a bit flighty, someone who hasnt got their act together. When she became pregnant, her boyfriend shot through like a Bondi tram. Aussie Rules = Australian Rules Football. Derived from dunnekin (also: dunegan, dunikin, dunnakin, dunniken, dunnyken), from a joining of danna (slang for dung, excrement) with ken (slang for house). Where did you get your licence? Once the cops catch up with him, then itll be all over red rover. He arced up when he was told he had to leave the pub, Dont arc up on me, I had nothing to do with it. [See the entry: dead-set drongo.]. Tucker Food . I cant be arsed to cook dinner tonight. Similar to cactus. walkabout = To head off somewhere without telling people where youve gone; to travel aimlessly, e.g. Ozzie) : Australian Aussie salute : brushing away flies with the hand Avos : avocados B B & S : Bachelors' and Spinsters' Ball - a very enjoyable party usually held in . (Top) B. Bikkie : biscuit ( also "it cost big bikkies" - it was expensive) Billabong : an oxbow lake cut off by a change in the watercourse. troppo = To go crazy, loony, mad; to be mentally disturbed; acting strangely, e.g. he bailed her up to talk about her decision. Spunk rat evolved from spunk, which appeared in the 1970s and referred to a good looking person. Or fair suck of the sav. Hi, what about stick your beak in or nosey parker and knackers & knackered, One correction and one addition Also rendered as Send er down, Hughie! or Send it down, Hughie!. Also spelt as drop-bear or dropbear. Also rendered as everythings apples or its apples. , here's our guide to the best (and worst) of Australian slang. block. My belief of that usage is that it means something like PUSHY, perhaps RUDE, perhaps ill-mannered. sanger = A sandwich. Would you like a googy egg? (can also be spelt googie egg). Thanx grey nomads = Elderly people, particularly retirees, who travel a lot, especially using caravans or campervans. noun (uncountable) Touchwood . Hello, sign in. a stubbie short of a six pack = Someone who is lacking in intelligence, someone who is a bit mentally slow, someone who is a bit slow on the uptake, e.g. blue = [1] A disagreement or fight, e.g. wet enough to bog a duck = Very wet, e.g. Similar to hoo roo. Some are in current widespread use, whilst others are not; some may be derived or taken from overseas slang, but most are unique to Australia. Barbie = [2] Abbreviation of Barbara. its all over Red Rover = Indicating the finish of something, e.g. bower bird = A hoarder; can also refer to a petty thief. Youre useless, you should go south til your hat floats. Just rack off, you idiot!. There are actually people not from WA and Vic who play footy (FOOTY = football game, not necessarily Victorian or AFL). 2. to withdraw in a cowardly manner from (a contest, a dare, the riding of a large wave, etc. give it a burl = To have a go at doing something, to attempt to do something, e.g. he went berko when he was told he was sacked. Go on mate, choof off, get going. He was skiting about how good he is at footy. compo = Workers compensation, also known as workers comp. Hes a bit of a boofhead. Kookaburra My TV wont work anymore, its cactus! (its cactus is similar to its carked it). Excuse me, mate, can you tell me where the nearest pub is? Similar to the American word buddy. Come with us, were goin down the boozer. buggered = [1] Broken down, not working, e.g. Shes not bad looking. Balmain basket weavers = Inner-city trendies, or left-wingers; from the Sydney suburb of Balmain, once a poor suburb, but later populated by middle class trendies. off like a brides nightie = To depart very quickly, e.g. The following definitions and usages suggest yes, this can be used for women, and the definition is not exclusive to Australia. Davo, Jacko, Johno, Robbo, Stevo, and Tommo (David, Jack, John, Robert, Steve, and Tom). 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. game as Ned Kelly = Someone who is brave, willing to face incredible odds, e.g. Carn the Blues!. give it a bash = To have a go at doing something, to attempt to do something, e.g. he did the dirty on her; similar to filthy on. He got the flick from work the other day (i.e. Drop Bear, Scientific name: Thylarctos plummetus, Cant bear em: how GPS is helping to track drop bears, Advance Australia Fair: How the song became the Australian national anthem, Under the Southern Cross I Stand [the Australian cricket teams victory song], A billabong: Goulbourn River [postcard, 27 November 1907], The New to the Old [poem by Randolph Bedford, 3 January 1896], New Year greetings [postcard, early 20th Century], [A Very Charming Gentleman] [poem by C. J. Dennis], Click Go the Shears [folk music, lyrics; traditional Australian song, 1890s], The Bard and the Lizard [poem by John Shaw Neilson], Rommels comments on Australian soldiers [1941-1942], Queensland [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer], The Man from Snowy River [poem by Banjo Paterson], Arvie Aspinalls alarm clock [short story by Henry Lawson], Frying Pans Theology [poem by Banjo Paterson]. Thorpie = Ian Thorpe, the famous swimmer. This is part of the Australia tradition of giving various names an o suffix, e.g. Chrissy = Abbreviation of Christmas; can also be spelt as Chrissie. bum steer = Given the wrong information, received the wrong directions, misled. Ankle Biter (Aussie slang for 'child') Billy (slang for 'Outback teapot') Straya (slang for 'Australia') True Blue (slang for 'genuinely Australian') Shazza = Sharon. John Smith: dumb one day, stupid the next. After explaining it they still dont believe it is a legit phrase. Bali belly noun diarrhoea, as suffered by travellers to South-East Asia. lolly water = Soft drink (e.g. Dont lick your fingers. Not sure. 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. Also spelt ooroo. fair suck of the sav = To call for fair treatment, or a demand to give someone a reasonable chance, e.g. carry on like a pork chop = Someone carrying on in an unduly agitated manner, e.g. annoyed, irked. if someones car breaks down in the middle of nowhere, they might exclaim Bugger! The term is used in the same way as Damn! Overseas visitors should take note that the term bugger is distinct from the original meaning of the terms bugger and buggery, regarding anal intercourse. Its 25 clicks to the RV (RV refers to a rendezvous). He was big-noting himself to impress that girl. Be quiet, or Ill hit you on the head). Derived from the gold rush days, when people fossicked for gold. 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). Julia Robinson, editor of the Australian National Dictionary Centre, says while it's chiefly a US term, it's also used in Australia, particularly in surfing contexts. Dictionary of Australian slang . Asian = Not a slang term as such, but included here so as to clear up any confusion that overseas visitors may have. You know, unbutton the mutton? Bog standard - basic, unadorned, without accessories (a bog-standard car, telephone etc.) galah = Someone who is regarded as a fool or an idiot; e.g. being selected to join a team or group). Give us the drum, Hes got the real drum on whats going on. He looks a bit down in the mouth; hes about as happy as a bastard on Fathers Day. Bush telly "Bush. @James, from my experience cobber is a generational thing, typically said by our older mothers and fathers who would have been born in the WWII era. : Excellent! flat out like a lizard drinking = Working very hard, e.g. bikkies = Biscuits (cookies in American terminology); can also be spelt as bickies. hes an arsey bastard. as ugly as a hatful of arseholes = A negative reference to someones looks. cot case = Someone who should be put in a hospital bed (a hospital cot), usually regarding someone who is badly inebriated, but also used for someone who is mentally deranged. spunk rat n Australian a sexually attractive young person. Derived from spewing (i.e. See: IAC list on Trove. Collins Street farmer = A businessman or investor who buys or invests in a farm or agricultural business (Collins Street is a street in Melbourne associated with businessmen, particularly with medical professionals); the New South Wales version is a Pitt Street farmer (after a street in Sydney associated with businessmen). bottle-o = A bottle shop, especially a drive-through bottle shop. Early music (videos) The phrase is based on spunky in the sense of spirited, and is influenced also by spunk in the sexual sense. they had a real barney over that one (sometimes spelt as barny). (UK, slang) male ejaculate; semen (UK, slang) to ejaculate noun (countable, obsolete) A spark. big bickies = A lot of money; can also be spelt as big bikkies. Similar to no dramas. Hes a dinky-di Australian; similar to true blue. bo peep = Look, e.g. whinge = To complain, moan, whine, especially used when there is little reason for complaint, when there is no point complaining, or when the matter seems trivial, e.g. apples = Shell be apples, Its apples, or Everythings apples. See the following list: https://trove.nla.gov.au/list?id=132374 Basically stands for a 'Bastards & Spinsters Ball' and they used to be a way for young singles to meet in country towns. Banana Benders = Queenslanders; as Queensland is the state where a lot of bananas are grown, being located in the tropical area of Australia. By Kate Burridge and Howard Manns, from the School of Languages, Literatures, Cultures & Linguistics. vomiting). Plural: durries. stone the crows = A phrase used when surprised, e.g. The transfer of meaning (from the booty itself to the the booty and its container) is recorded by convict James Hardy Vaux in 1812 and published in his Memoirs in 1819. Derived from the hard life of a dingo, who may not always find it easy to obtain food. bloke. he barracks for Collingwood. dont get your knickers in a knot = Dont get upset. boozer = [2] Someone who drinks a lot of alcoholic drinks, especially beer. go like the clappers = To move at high speed. Yeah? Yeah, bloody oath it is, mate!. bog in = To tuck into food, or to eat food with gusto, e.g. Mary Gilmore Davo, Jacko, Johno, Robbo, Stevo, and Tommo (David, Jack, John, Robert, Steve, and Tom). spat the dummy = To have a tantrum, get angry, be of bad temper; e.g. rough as guts = Someone who appears to be uncouth, uncultured, and lacking social refinement, e.g. You may find that Australians tend to speak quickly and have an unusual way of pronouncing words. They have a reputation for shortening 90% of the words they use to create what is known as Australian Slang - I mean - where else in the world is McDonald's (the world-renowned fast-food chain) called Maccas? bloomin = An exclamatory oath (blooming), I cant believe that happened, no bloomin way. dropkick = Someone who is dumb or an idiot. bugger off = Leave me alone; go away. The Australian sense of swag is a transferred use of swag from British thieves' slang 'a thief's plunder or booty'. The Man from Ironbark [poem by Banjo Paterson] Correction is Give it a burl Shirl (probably related to Shirley Strachan of the band Skyhooks) Rarely heard nowadays. BS = An abbreviation of the word bullshit (referring to a lie, to something said that is disagreed with, or to a situation that is disagreed with), e.g. Bondi tram = To depart very quickly, to move fast. bloke = A man. Thanks for the loan, Ill fix you up next week. he was carrying on like a two-bob watch (from having a cheap watch that goes too fast). bloody. clocked = To have hit someone, e.g. A term arising from the vast sandy deserts of Western Australia; also, sandgroper is the name of a burrowing insect found in Western Australia, belonging to the Cylindrachetidae family). He really thinks hes the bees knees, doesnt he?. I cant be arsed to cook dinner tonight. Can be hyphenated, i.e. Derived from the geographic position of Mexico, compared to the USA. shithouse = [1] Toilet (crapper, dunny, loo, water closet). sweet as = Awesome, fantastic, really good, terrific, e.g. Down Under = Australia, e.g. The basics G'day Hello, hi. bloody oath = Too right, thats the truth, an affirmation of a truth, e.g. brolly - umbrella. arced up = A reference to someone being angry or upset, e.g. We believe in a fair go around here; also used as a form of protest, e.g. Perhaps due to the cultural dominance of the United States, Australia borrowed much of its slang from the Reagan-era USA. Very good! Fair suck of the sav, give him a chance. A goog is an egg (which tend to be very full inside). The expression of words in an Australian accent is known as Strine (which is how many Aussies say the word Australian). 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). Literature, legends, and larrikins. thong = Open-toed footwear, designed to be used in hot weather, especially at the beach. bickies = Biscuits (cookies in American terminology); can also be spelt as bikkies (singular: bickie, bikkie, bicky, or bikky). Distinct from the modern term bonk, which refers to people having sexual intercourse. go south til your hat floats = A relatively polite way of telling someone to go drown themselves, e.g. 125 Australian Slang Words & Phrases A Cold One - Beer Accadacca - How Aussies refer to Australian band ACDC Ankle Biter - Child Arvo - Afternoon ( S'Arvo - this afternoon!) Rommels comments on Australian soldiers [1941-1942] Aussie = [2] Australia, or something from Australia; e.g. pong = A bad smell, e.g. Derived from the way in which some Australians pronounce the word Australian (which becomes Ostralian, or Strine). Australian explorers shell be right = Everything will be alright. I think that blokes been out in the sun for too long, hes acting troppo, Watch out, hes gone troppo! Derived from the phrase tropical fever, used during the Second World War, when Australian soldiers in the Pacific theatre believed that long exposure to the heat and tropical conditions could make someone go mad. office bike = A woman who is sexually active with many men, i.e. King Gee = A successful clothing brand in Australia; the phrase King Gee was a slang expression referring to the reigning monarch of the time, King George V, hence King G (King Gee) was slang for the tops or the greatest. fair suck of the sauce bottle = To call for fair treatment, or a demand to give someone a reasonable chance, e.g. awkward as a Chow on a bike = Acting in an awkward manner; from a negative reference to a Chinese person on a bike. Within the term there is an implied joke about Queenslanders spending their time bending the bananas before they are sent off to be sold. 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). Fair suck of the sauce bottle. She is a "root rat" She's a bit of a "root rat" That chick is a "root rat" by David Clarke February 2, 2005. cleanskin = Someone without any criminal convictions, or in other circumstances someone with a clean sheet. Aussie Cossie = Swimwear; Speedos (Speedos are an Aussie cossie, as they are regarded as good Australian-designed bathers, i.e. Hes got a real down on him for smashing his car; also rendered as a downer. Dont be silly. (Supplied: Chelsey Horne) Gnarly Gnarly can mean very good as well. You stay there, Ill get the drinks, its my shout. ballsy Davo, Jacko, Johno, Robbo, Stevo, and Tommo (David, Jack, John, Robert, Steve, and Tom). go to buggery = Go to hell. For instance, we can tell you what the most common word for a "very good thing" is ("bonzer"), an idiot ("drongo"), or an attractive person ("spunkrat"). = A question asking as to someones state of wellbeing, meaning How are you going? or How are you today?, Howzit goin? up the duff = Pregnant, e.g. Search Web Search Thesaurus . 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. You reckon you can beat me, do ya? shutterstock 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. Mary Hannay Foott dig = An abbreviation of digger (meaning friend, cobber, mate). use your loaf = Use your head, think clearly, e.g. boozer = [1] A pub, e.g. ron = A contraction of later on, e.g. Any such words or phrases contained herein are listed here in an academic role, as a documentation of cultural expressions, with regards to establishing a historical record of slang usage. he got angry and he clocked him; presumably from hitting someone across the dial (dial being slang for face, as the face of a clock is called a dial). spunk = A handsome man, a sexy man. not much chop = Not very good, e.g. Have a Captain Cook at this. Addition is Dry as a dead Dingoes dong, Thanks for your suggestions, Russell. Relatively often rendered as You little ripper! (during the 1980s it was commonly used in the phrase Ripper, Rita!, which was used in a television advertisement). bog in = Indulge freely; same as the expression dig in. He got into a blue with that bloke. I mentioned this in passing amongst some American friends. tough as fencing wire = Someone or something that is very tough. --phrase 3. bail on (someone), to abandon (someone). drink with the flies = To drink alone, especially regarding drinking beer alone. Can also be used regarding non-human subjects. Sometimes abbreviated as dig. Reports of the death of slang downunder are total bulldust. Also spelt little Johnnie. Flag. no worries = Not a problem, its all okay, everything is fine. Jack Moses K = Kilometer (abbreviation), e.g. 4) Cant bear em: how GPS is helping to track drop bears, The Conversation She bottled her boyfriend in a spat, He seems really angry, it looks like hes going to bottle someone. 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). [See the entry: go to buggery. 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. Singular: snag, e.g. more often than not comes with root rot. all over bar the shouting = A reference to something which is not yet finished, but where the outcome is certain. I am ignorant of that usage for arsey. Winfield Blue cigarettes), swears a lot, drinks beer a lot, and has a mullet haircut. Also rendered as Cabbage Staters or Cabbage Patchers. True blue Aussie terms can make for some of the cutest nicknames for your little boy. Hes got hollow legs. earbash. stickybeak - a snoop, a nosy person, compare British English "noseyparker". That expression, maybe only in Sydney, was Shot through like a Bondi tram,. Ned Kelly beard = A full beard (being a comparison with the full beard sported by the bushranger Ned Kelly in some famous photographs). thongs - flip-flops. Can I correct/add to your phrase She bangs like a dunny door? wog = [2] Being ill with a bug (germ), e.g. C. J. Dennis Mexicans = Victorians are called Mexicans by people from Queensland and New South Wales, because Victoria is south of the border. couldnt organise a root in a brothel = Referring to someone who is incompetent. Australians are known for many things spanning from being delinquent outcasts from Britain, to living in one of the most beautiful areas of the world, to Crocodile Dundee and Steve Irwin. Get the root rat mug. bitumen = A tarred road; from the bitumen used on roads. Gumsuckers = People from the state of Victoria. Also rendered as Oz. Can also be spelt as cooee. Thats beaut, mate!, You beaut!, What a beaut!, or You bewdy!; may be called out when something good happens. Like, point Percy at the porcelain? (Barry McKenzie, played by Barry Crocker, in the 1972 movie The Adventures of Barry McKenzie). crust = Used in reference to someones job or income, e.g. See: IAC list on Trove. (Originally illicit) relations of white male and black female. Topics = 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). Fremantle Doctor = The cool breeze that blows in to Fremantle and Perth in the evenings. boofhead = Someone who is stupid or a bit slow, e.g. bailed up = Originally a reference to the demand made by bushrangers (who would say to their victims Bail up!, similar to Stand and deliver!), but now refers to someone being stopped, usually in an inconvenient manner or for a disagreement (to corner someone); e.g. dry as a nuns nasty = Very dry, or very thirsty, e.g. No worries That's OK; It doesn't matter; Don't mention it. dead tight = Very drunk. Very good! yonks = A long time, e.g. 70. couldnt raffle a chook in a pub = Referring to someone who is incompetent. Similar to the phrase Dont get your panties in a twist. she gave him curry when he got back late from the pub. chuck a wobbly = Have a tantrum, get angry (the imputation is that one is acting like a mentally disabled person having a fit, wobbling about all over the place); also chuck a fit, chuck a mental, chuck a mickey, e.g. They had a real stoush at the back of the pub. churchie = A church-goer; also used regarding students from Church of England schools. lemonade, cola); sometimes the term is used to specifically refer to coloured soft drinks. List and definition of Australian Slang, Local Lingo and Unique Phrases. got the sack), his girlfriend didnt like him any more, so she gave him the flick; similar to give someone the arse. Thats a nice car youve got there; shes a beauty alright. Similar to the phrase Shell be right. Derived from the large apple-growing industry in Tasmania. Ill give it a bash. batching = Living as a bachelor, e.g. Can also be used when talking to any younger person (even an adult) in a parental or negative fashion, e.g. Go on, have a think about it, use your loaf. 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. flat chat = Very fast or very hard, e.g. To pronounce this properly, the word furries should rhyme with curries, durries, or worries. Vandemonians = Tasmanians. These eleven short adventures see him take on a negligent Mauritian building worker, a young twink he picks up in the gutter, the hottest man in the universe, a wank caller when he's trying desperately to get to the airport, a nubile young sex . His mate nicked his girlfriend and he chucked a mental. Distinct from the British term stinker, which refers to someone who is not very nice. chigger = Tasmanian name for a bogan (from the Tasmanian suburb of Chigwell, which was regarded as a low-class area). Scabs are also known as blacklegs. How ya goin? Ive just done a 12 hour shift, and Im completely buggered. used to describe somebody who has attitude, who has a presence. hawk the fork = Soliciting for purposes of prostitution; from hawk (to sell) and fork (vagina). arse . The world's best online dictionary. black velvet. Budgy/Budgie smuggler: Slang for men's Speedo bathing shorts. swimming costume) or Speedos (from the brand-name Speedos, manufacturer of bathers). bush tucker = Food found out in the bush, growing wild; exemplified in the TV series Bush Tucker Man (which aired in the 1980s and 1990s, starring Les Hiddins). gi-normous = Very big; a combination of gigantic and enormous, e.g. Bodgies and Widgies = Bodgies (males) and Widgies (females) were part of a youth subculture that existed in Australia and New Zealand in the 1950s, similar to the Teddy Boy culture in the UK or the Greaser culture in the USA. 1. good looking person (of either sex); 2. = 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. fossick = Look for something. bolshie = Someone who is perceived as being very left-wing; an abbreviation from the Russian Bolsheviks (communists), e.g. I didnt know that was going to happen. Excuse me, say again? A woman. A Ace! Am I ever gonna to see your face again? Thats a big ask. Cabbage Gardeners = Victorians. big smoke = The city (can be used to refer to any big city). no wuckers = Not a problem; an adaptation of No wuckin furries. not the full quid = Someone who is perceived to be lacking in intelligence, a person who is not very bright; refers to lacking enough coin to make up a full quid (dollar or pound); similar to Hes only fifty cents to the dollar and a few cents short of a dollar. Rarely used nowadays. fugly = Someone who is regarded as fucking ugly. Poetry and songs, 1786-1900 Ill do you!; also as do over, e.g. Claytons = A non-alcoholic drink advertised (in a huge advertising campaign) as the drink you have when youre not having a drink, a phrase that then came to be commonly used to describe many other things that largely occur, or exist, in name only, e.g. Cant believe that happened, no bloomin way some American friends cant believe happened! 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