![]() Mongrel – Someone who’s a bit of a scoundrel or a dick Kangaroos loose in the top paddock (a few) – Someone who is not that bright (Named after the former Australian PM who disappeared while swimming of the coast of Victoria in 1967. Harold Holt – to leave or disappear quickly. Galah – A stupid person named after the Australian bird with a reputation for its silly antics and the noise it makes. If someone calls you the C word (and you haven’t done anything to annoy or enrage them) it’s actually considered a term of affection and that you are considered a ‘mate’.ĭag – Someone who is a bit of a geek, goof or a nerdįar out – ‘Really?!’ (exclamation) – can be used with a positive or negative sentiment. But it is part of the Aussie vocabulary for a lot of folks. The Aussie equivalent of US’s rednecks.Ĭrack the shits – Getting angry at someone or somethingĬ*nt, the “C” word – Not going to lie, I don’t like it. ‘Bush Tucker’ tends to be food found in the Outback such as witchety grubs.Īussie Expletives, Exclamations, Insults & States of Beingīeauty! – Great! Most often shouted emphatically as “You Beauty” when something good happens, particularly in sports.īludger – Someone who’s lazy, generally also who relies on others (when it’s someone who relies on the state they’re often called a ‘dole bludger’)īogan – Someone who is not very sophisticated. Sausage Sizzle – a practically weekly BBQ event held outside Bunnings. Stubby Holder – Used so your hands don’t get cold when holding your beer, or to stop your hands making your beer warm! Slab – A carton or box of beers (usually 24) Read my full disclosure here.ĮXTRA: Once you’ve learned some of the lingo, you might want to check out 25 TOP Tips for Australia: What To Know Before You Go! As such we thank you in advance should you decide to click & buy. Each post is carefully crafted to (hopefully!) answer all your questions and recommendations are made where we believe they will improve your trip and help with your planning. ![]() This means that if you click on any of the links in this post (and make a purchase) I may receive a small commission at absolutely no cost to you. ![]() We’ll help you understand the Aussie lingo, share their meanings and origins and have you speaking like local in no-time (although your accent will probably need a little work if you start with regular old British English or American English!)ĭisclaimer: Almost all posts on this site contain affiliate links, and this one with 150+ Australian Slang Words & Phrases (learn to speak like an Aussie!) is no different. If you don’t know your Cark-it from your Cactus or your Goon from your Grundies, scroll down for a quick Australian Slang 101. ![]() Avocado = Avo Kangaroo = Roo Mosquito = Mozzie etc.īut there is another string to the Aussie slang bow which features weird and wacky Australian slang words and phrases that are not so easy to translate/guess/understand. And if you want to join in, just remove the last few letters of a word and replace with a vowel sound (-a, -ie/y, -o). They have a reputation for shortening 90% of the words they use to create what is known as Australian Slang – I mean – where else in the world is McDonald’s (the world-renowned fast-food chain) called Maccas?!įor the most part, this shortening of words is pretty straightforward and easy to understand/translate. ![]() Australians are generally a very easy-going bunch, and this is often reflected in how they speak. ![]()
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