It’s been a while but Aussie ABCs is back!
Other Aussies feel free to add to this list, but keep it clean, alright?
T
Tall poppy syndrome : the tendency to criticize successful people
Technicolor yawn : vomit
Tee-up : (verb) to set up (e.g. an appointment)
Thongs : cheap rubber backless sandals (You get embarrassing misunderstandings with this one); New [...]
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ABCs: T is for Trakkie Daks
March 26th, 2008 · 4 Comments
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Aussie ABCs: ratbags & snags
October 15th, 2007 · 3 Comments
Well it’s time to learn more of how we aussies abuse the English language. Today is brought to you by the letters R & S…
R is for
Rapt [or wrapped] : pleased, delighted (I’m rapt that you came to visit me and brought me a box of chocolates)
Ratbag : mild insult
Raw prawn, to come the : to [...]
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Slang that Australian Parents Might Use: N-P
March 28th, 2007 · 1 Comment
N is for -
Nappy - diaper
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O is for -
Oldies or Olds - parents or grandparents.
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P is for -
Prawn - I’ll probably never use this but it needs to go in. Prawn = shrimp
Prezzie - present, gift. (Chrissie prezzies = Christmas presents)
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Slang that Australian Parents Use: M
March 11th, 2007 · 5 Comments
We last left our Aussie Alphabet at the letter L. That must mean it’s time for …
M
Macca’s - our affectionate name for McDonalds. Often Australians with a surname beginning with Mac are also called Macca.
Mate - friend, buddy. Note: the meaning of the term is affected by tone of voice and context. For instance, “Good to [...]
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K is for knock, L is for lolly
February 21st, 2007 · No Comments
Gidday blokes and sheilas, here’s the latest addition to the Australian vocab list I’m building to help you decode some of the inevitable slang which I (as an Australian) will occasionally revert to.
K is for -
Knock - [verb] to criticize or verbally disrespect something or someone. Occasionally there’s an unfortunate and embarrassing collision of idioms when the media refer to [...]
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H is for hoon
January 26th, 2007 · 2 Comments
In honor of Australia Day, here’s my latest addition to the Australian vocab list I’m building to help you decode some of the inevitable slang I will drop into.
H is for -
Heaps - a lot (e.g. “you’ve given me heaps of vegies!”)
Hoon -
(noun) hooligan, fast and crazy driver; (verb) to drive recklessly.
I is for -
Iceypole
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