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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ripper
[noun]
(Australian) something or someone excellent, impressive, or outstanding
Ex:
The
concert
was
a
ripper
from start to finish
.
larrikin
[noun]
(Australian) a mischievous, playful, or cheeky person, often one who defies convention or causes trouble in a lighthearted way
Ex:
snag
[noun]
(Australian) a sausage, typically cooked on a barbecue or grill
Ex:
The
kids
were
excited
for
snags
and
bread rolls
.
to blue
[verb]
(Australian) to fight, brawl, or have a heated argument
Ex:
He
blued
with
his
brother
at
the
family
gathering
.
filthy
[adjective]
(Australian) extremely angry, upset, or annoyed
Ex:
They
were
filthy
about
the
canceled
event
.
ocker
[noun]
(Australian) a rough or unsophisticated Australian, often loud and strongly accented
Ex:
wombat
[noun]
(Australian) a dull or foolish individual
Ex:
He
drove
straight
past
the
turnoff
,
the
silly
wombat
.