A chook is simply a chicken. It’s an essential expression to know in Australia because roast chooks are sold in supermarkets, and are loved by many. Chook raffles are also held in pubs and clubs across the country, where competitors win a chicken in the raffle. The expression was first...
McDonald’s. After a big night out, you’ll likely end up at the Macca’s drive-thru. Fun fact: 55% of Aussies refer to McDonald’s by its slang nickname, so much that the fast-food chain used it asits new brand name in Australia! 53. Milk bar The local general store, deli ...
Aussies only: vote up the slang terms you really use or hear used in Australia. Ah, Australian slang. A lexicon unto itself, slang in Australia puts Cockney rhyming to shame. The country's jaw-gritting determination to abbreviate even the shortest of words is a point of national pride. If...
There are so many great reasons to visit Australia! If you ever get to meet me, I’ll be using a lot of these Australian Slang Terms! I’ve even put them in alphabetical order for you for quick reference! Here we go! Australian Slang Words: Everything You Wanted To Know. From Funny...
We surveyed 1,500 Australians to see how they feel about hearing and using popular slang terms like “sunnies”, “brekkie” and “arvo”. Adam Volz Updated October 13, 2023 8 min read Table of Contents Key findings Where do we learn slang? The most popular slang in Australia right ...
Originally I just sat down and put a few Aussie slang terms together thinking it would help those from other countires 'get an handle' on some of the common slang terms in use today. Since then the list has grown and grown and I guess it could now be recognised as one of the biggest...
When you learn English you’re taught how to speak and write ‘proper’ English. Then you visit an English speaking country and start hearing some very strange slang terms. Australian slang is certainly ‘interesting’! Whether you’re dreaming of visiting Australia, have just arrived or have ...
If you're planning a trip to Australia, learning a few Aussie slang terms will enhance your experience and make you feel more connected to the local culture. Don't be afraid to try using some slang – most Aussies will appreciate your efforts. It's all part of the a...
What’s good y’all.Today I am sharing with you Australian slang words or simply Aussie slang terms and sayings. I’ve been in Australia for nearly a year now and one of my favorite things about it is the language. Here I love how Australians talk, I love their slang, I love how ...
Australia is an incredibly beautiful, laid-back, warm and vibrant country. The locals will go out of their way to make you feel welcome, and you might even be invited to a backyard barbie (barbecue) to have a chinwag (chat) and a coldie (cold beer). One of the first things you’ll...