A bogan, according to the ANU dictionary is an uncultured or unsophisticated person. The term used to be an insult, but has recently become more widely used in contexts that “are neither derogatory or negative,” according to the Australian National Dictionary. The origins of the expression are...
“Root” – A term meaning have sex. GIF “Slab” – 24 pack of beer. “Servo” – Gas Station. GIF “Chucking a Sickie” – Calling out when you’re NOT actually sick. GIF “Sook” – Whiner, crybaby, little bitch. GIF “We’re not here to fuck spiders” – Get going/let’s...
Excellent. “That’s fair dinkum”. The term comes from “a fair day's work’” with the worddinkumbeingadded by workers on Australian goldfields—din kumcomes from the translation of “true gold” in one of the Chinese dialects that was spoken there. 37. Flat out Extremely busy. “I’...
Ten pounds: brick. Slang term for the first Australian pre-decimal notes when Fisher was the Prime Minister: Fisher’s flimsies Pre-decimal notes with Miller as one of the signatories: Miller flimsies One dollar coin or note: buck. $20 note– lobster or red-back Even the term heads and...
Check out the Australian words below for a quick taste of the continent's flavorful slang.Photo: Buena Vista Distribution 1 Mate Where to begin? It's a term for friend, sure, but it's so much more. Mate can mean any of the following in Australia, depending on the context: yeah, nah...
Shortened words slang. Select a slang term for more details. Also try Shortened Words Slang Quiz. Abo an Australian Aborigine, Aboriginal, kooriabs abdominal or stomach musclesadmin administrator, administration, person or department that runs an organisation aggro aggressive, violentalky...
Bloke -Man. Another older term is cove. Blood's worth bottling -Refers to someone who has admirable qualities. Bloody -Known as the great Australian adjective. Used to emphasize many things. Bloody oath -Unqualified agreement. Blotto -Very drunk. ...
Fair dinkum:this is a very Australian way to say that something is true or genuine. Footy:short for football. It can mean Australian Rules football or rugby, depending on where you are in Australia. G’day:a slang term for the greeting good day, which means hello. ...
Everyday English and Slang in Ireland This is an online dictionary of Irish Slang. The site is regularly updated. You can search the site alphabetically or put a term in the search box. Hebrew Language Here you'll find some resources to help you to understand the Hebrew language better. Th...
This is the turn made at the base of the wave when coming down off the face. It's often the first move made after dropping in. Get it right for great positioning for your next manoeuver. Brah Slang term for brother, friend, fellow surfer. ...