Geographical & Cultural English - Australian English

Here you will find slang from Australian English, featuring unique expressions, accents, and cultural terms commonly used in Australia.

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Geographical & Cultural English
tinnie [noun]

(Australian) a beer served in a small can

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ripper [noun]

(Australian) something or someone excellent, impressive, or outstanding

Ex: The concert was a ripper from start to finish .
chockers [adjective]

(Australian) extremely full or crowded

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larrikin [noun]

(Australian) a mischievous, playful, or cheeky person, often one who defies convention or causes trouble in a lighthearted way

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snag [noun]

(Australian) a sausage, typically cooked on a barbecue or grill

Ex: The kids were excited for snags and bread rolls .
sunnies [noun]

(Australian; plural only) sunglasses

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roo [noun]

(Australian) a kangaroo

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to blue [verb]

(Australian) to fight, brawl, or have a heated argument

Ex: He blued with his brother at the family gathering .
cactused [adjective]

(Australian) broken, ruined, or no longer working

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devo [adjective]

(Australian) extremely upset or disappointed

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dinky-di [adjective]

(Australian) honest, on the level

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(Australian) a small, annoying fly, commonly found around rubbish or food

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(Australian) to drive quickly or accelerate to full speed

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filthy [adjective]

(Australian) extremely angry, upset, or annoyed

Ex: They were filthy about the canceled event .
furphy [noun]

(Australian) a false rumor or unlikely story

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galah [noun]

(Australian) a foolish or silly person

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heaps [noun]

(Australian) a large amount or number of something

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maggoted [adjective]

(Australian) extremely drunk or intoxicated

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to mozz [verb]

(Australian) to jinx someone or bring them bad luck

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(Australian) to leave or go away, especially quickly or abruptly

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ocker [noun]

(Australian) a rough or unsophisticated Australian, often loud and strongly accented

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onya [interjection]

(Australian) used to express approval or congratulations

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prawn [noun]

(Australian) a fool or idiot

Ex: She called him a prawn after his silly mistake .
rootable [adjective]

(Australian) appealing in a sexual way

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wombat [noun]

(Australian) a dull or foolish individual

Ex: He drove straight past the turnoff , the silly wombat .
stonker [adjective]

(Australian) exhausted or worn out

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