the famous flightless bird native to New Zealand and the yummy little
Hotel : often just a pub bowser
multi-purpose words. and they are unable to keep themselves warm. Cubby house : Small, usually timber, house in the garden used as a childrens plaything. Another designation that is frequently heard is First Australians. Wog : person of Mediterranean origin. whinge
torch
I heard the term on Good Morning Australia in reference to a sports journalist who reports from the side lines and can interview players during the course of the game, apparently a repurposing of a word in use long before the days of television. Spit the dummy : get very upset at something Taryn
verb, as illustrated in my example above. indicate the return leg of a round trip (half the trip, in other words). I heard this used in reference to men in their twenties and thirties (and some in their forties) hanging out where they could meet much younger womeneven teenagers. feral a wild animal of a foreign domesticated
This is frequently a bit heartier than morning tea and may include savory tarts
With a population of 4 million, Melbourne is Australias 2nd largest city and the, As those of you who have been following the Blog for some time will already know, one of the main reasons why we choose to, For many wannabe Aussies, choosing where you want to finally reside when you make the momentous move down under can be one of the toughest, Your email address will not be published. Full : drunk That's not yet quite enough to allow you to talk about yourself. no breakfast) discussion at http://www.worldwidewords.org/qa/qa-poml.htm, you
Fossick : to prospect, e.g. Aussie (pron. leagues relatively recently). cordial
No doubt many Aussies will agree with Nerida. Gabba : Wooloongabba the Brisbane cricket ground morning tea, tea, afternoon tea, and tea. Thus if it is discovered that someone was receiving assistance while their partner (to whom they are not married) had a sufficient income (in the government's opinion) to support the family, they are charged with fraud and required to pay back everything they received. One of the all-time favorites here is an English trifle, made with
scarper
sprinkler system for lawns and gardens, a far more common sight in Western
Floor rugs
do go to the tip to salvage things that can be fixed or restored.". Anzac biscuits were a staple of the World War I Anzac digger diet, because they would keep for long periods of time on the battlefield and contained basic nutrition. frequently heard as "the Salvos.". etc., but never trousers, jackets, coats, shirts, or underwear. and mash
concession discount offered to certain groups,
blackfella black man, nearly always referring to an Indigenous Australian. I have also heard "I was
from the Australian croc legend, Steve Irwin. In North America, the American Indians some years ago expressed a preference to be called Native Americans, a more accurate label. bugger
someone is approaching. clothing" and a haberdasher as a men's clothing shop. In the U.S. Oxford revealed another definition for superannuate: to discard as too
It is used to describe, as in "It's a beaut, mate", or as an exclamation, as in "Beauty, mate!". truck, said, "The accident would not have happened had he earthed the can
It's not! Moore's Speaking Our Language says it originally referred to "a young hooligan or thug" but that its modern usage refers to "someone who defied social or political conventions in an interesting and often likeable way.". Queenslander
dodgy messed up or defective. gauche, if not rude, to fail to offer a cup of tea or coffee to anyone who
Footy players wear short shorts, sleeveless shirts, and no helmet
by setting it on the ground.". billabong I took this to mean an oasis: a waterhole and the surrounding area. Stonkered : drunk nickname for sister) when their behavior did not meet the
Bluey : pack, equipment, traffic ticket, redhead Shop N/ at the Amazon Dining & Entertaining store. Spiffy, pretty spiffy : great, excellent Koori
Good oil : useful information, a good idea, the truth ", moke an Australian colloquialism of unknown
Tazzie
Trackie daks/dacks : tracksuit pants A quick
"The Jackeroos did all the work of the menindeed they were often given the really shit jobsbut at night they also had to do the books, and they learnt how to deal with buyers and generally how to run the place. Container for boiling water. brumby wild horse. bit of the other
Sammy slang for Good Sammy, which is short
From Bill Bryson's In a
Wombat : somebody who eats, roots and leaves (see also root) 2. or other protective gear. heckling style won him the nickname of Sledgehammer, and as such things go in Australia,
shagwagon
Welcome to the amazing world of Australian slang words. WA. Sickie : day off sick from work (chuck a sickie = take the day off sick from work when youre perfectly healthy!) Trough lolly : the solid piece of perfumed disinfectant in a mens urinal wild. Perfect for all hot & cold beverages. players. Moore's Speaking Our Language proposes that it originates from " 'cark the call of the curmudgeonly crow.' Zealander born of British parents. Ranchero. manchester household linens, including bath
Sister a title for nurses. frequently used as slang for any sort of toilet. I found this term in a children's book, Outback Adventure by Fran Lessac and Mark Greenwood: "Santa waved to Cody as he went on his way, with six white boomers towing his sleigh.". As
corresponding term in the U.S.maybe "car freak." Deadset : true, the truth The same search turned up Ozian as a Hungarian surname.) The most famous advert featured Dracula leaning toward a young girl's neck saying,"bluh -- I want to suck your Clackers." http://www.worldwidewords.org/qa/qa-poml.htm, shout a round / shout a few / shout a few rounds, http://www.vegemite.com.au/index.cfm?fuseaction=vegemiteDiscovery.welcome. to tell me about another story of its origin: "When I was a girl there was
castrated to make him a more amenable work animal. Definitions listed in the Oxford Australian include a traditional
silverside is the same thing as American corned beef. mob
Daks : trousers Its not like the Cockney Rhyming Slang where you can just about work out that when someone is going up the apple and pears they mean stairs. used for criminal, or also dogey.". In the United States, veterinarians politely label such cats
Yabby : inland freshwater crayfish found in Australia (Cherax destructor) Australian Slang 1. pl false teeth; 2. buttocks, backside. There are three
[1913 Webster] 2. Long paddock : the side of the road where livestock is grazed during droughts Sydney Sider Native of, or one who lives in Sydney, capital city of New South Wales. professional competence, i.e., a reference listed on your employment
Which is the best definition of the word Clack? Was a
of the day it is lunch! Regards Mike. City slicker Claggy on one's waggy Look at other dictionaries: Clacker Clack er, n. 1. rude In addition to the usual meanings, it is
A turtleneck sweater would be classified as a "jumper." Real estate ads often refer to
gifts to clients Dead dingos donger, as dry as a : dry the Oxford Australian from whence I plucked
because of oil spills, the bathing detergent strips their natural oils,
I have
Piece of piss : easy task dunny
5 days of deals is on. Sprung : caught doing something wrong to let (except perhaps in a country inn). The first time I came to Australia (in 1997), my granddaughter asked her father, "Why does Nana say that she's going to the bathroom and then she goes to the toilet?" I heard this one on Australia's Wheel of Fortune. Free Shipping on eligible items. Don't use it! To me from Western
moggie
definition: "a square shaped piece of sponge cake dipped in chocolate and
water dispenser provided by my drinking water service wasn't glazed on the
breaks, driving a surfer towards the bottom." ", ice block popsicle. in the U.S., that is, genuine, the real thing. to never use the word ice block but always
Rort (verb or noun) : Cheating, fiddling, defrauding (expenses, the system etc.). I attended the Perth (Western Australia) Royal Show on a few occasions and found it similar to county fairs I've attended in the U.S. (I've never attended a state fair.) crikey
clacker 1. noun. Shit house (adj.) a spreading of butter and then 100's an 1000's sprinkled on top. chips
thongs
In one BBC version of Jane Austen's Emma, a character remarking on the need to have a man around the house said, "While there is a wolf about, we need a man to protect the chickens. (by extension) Any device that makes a clacking noise. Great Australian F**k All. convict who escaped and lived with Aborigines for 32 years in the state of
runners the entire range of athletic shoes
Aussie
Buy "Cracker Clacker - Australian Slang" by dodgerock as a Greeting Card. of the type of rail cars that were common on city streets at the dawn of
Australians and
Drongo : a dope, stupid person Funny I know that one so well.". Somebody who would rather work or study than go out and enjoy him/herself. 1. noun. Bities : biting insects rellie crawl Aussie Peter Hatfield contributed this one: "a trip you take staying at various relatives' places. shag have sex, the emphasis usually being on
Aussie Colin Mclean makes a worthy addition to my definition by pointing out that, in Australia, "bikie and biker are different. Bikie is someone who rides with a motorcycle gang whilst a biker is someone who rides a motorcycle.". It was used to 'remove a
electrical ground. recovering hamster was really tucking into a strawberry. doctor The word doctor is used in all the same ways as it is in
and animals. Rip snorter : great, fantastic it was a rip snorter of a party But nearly every
fanny a woman's crotch, but at the same level of crudity as the slang pussy. Frog in a sock, as cross as a : sounding angry a person or your hard drive! caravan house trailer or Winnebago-style
Spruiker : man who stands outside a nightclub or restaurant trying to persuade people to enter Flake : sharks flesh (sold in fish & chips shops) billy can used for cooking when camping out. made. Sunbake : sunbathe on rural vehicles. Recently, Aussie
The roo bar is bigger than any front bumper I've ever
swagman an itinerant traveler who carries all
removalist moving company and one who works
shirt that is pulled over the head rather than buttoned up. football (which the Aussies call gridiron),
Flick : to give something or somebody the flick is to get rid of it or him/her card must be presented at the "point of sale.". A caravan park is a trailer park. Australian for the local meaning of piccaninny, I saw this entry and thought what a
Click here to see a catalog photo. Figjam : F*ck Im good; just ask me. budgie smuggler men's tight, brief bathing
Coathanger : Sydney Harbour bridge billy
and yes .. A bit later, Aussie Peter Hatfield commented: "Port is used in northern New South Wales and Queensland for a suitcase, and particularly for a school bag (also called a school port). Holy dooley! This was a question on an episode of Australia's version of Who Wants to be a Millionaire?, but I didn't find
term retained the British interpretation as one of slow-moving,
poof sissy, effeminate man, or gay man. sandgroper
Thus, a smash shop is an auto body repair shop. Australian says, "foreigner or migrant, esp. long drop
Members of my Aussie family agree with the following comment I received from Aussie Peter Hatfield: " 'Footy' is never (underline never) used in NSW, ACT or QLD for Aussie Rulesfooty in those states refers to the main football code, Rugby League (also called 'League'). rugby and rugby union are called just that. pozzy
in a simple rib stitch by the children, were sleeveless with holes for the
gridiron
arvo
A lamington is the only dessert more
Mallee bull, as fit as a : very fit and strong. get lost! birth) and elimination of body wastes. tan. Just as American football players have a "jersey
Oxford says, "a person who is not white." Apples, shell be : Itll be all right . cutlery flatware; silverware. (Also see tallie). The merry-go-round reference was heard on ABC's (Australian
cutlery
If Ive missed any or the definition is dodgy then please let me know by posting a comment below. Up somebody, get : to rebuke somebody the boss got up me for being late tank). togs As in the U.S., togs is slang for clothing. There was
crowds that sometimes gather are usually drinking and disrespectful of the
It is very helpful. The sale of showbags is a longstanding tradition at Australian Royal Shows. Australians see them as people who need to be "knocked down." rellies relatives. journalists, Kerry O'Brien." My daughter-in-law tells me that when my son first made reference to her fanny, she thought he was being cheeky until she learned that he was using the polite American term for one's behind and was unaware of the Australian and British meaning of the word. When I first arrived in
actually a French term. fairy floss
piccaninnies. I'm not sure if there's one particular
power point
clacker (plural clackers) (Australia, New Zealand, slang) . used when someone says, for example, "I'll be in the cookware department
I suppose Bill Bryson came up with the best and least controversial definition: waterhole. Feral : V8 ute (q.v.) These are still available in shops for casual wear (around the
While consulting the Oxford
It might be dying away but I would not say it is that uncommon." Jojo also pointed out that men also play netball. it) is certainly not as common here in Sydney compared to Perth. Brisvegas : Brisbane, state capital of Queensland Additionally there are Royal Shows in two of the internal territories: Northern Territory and the ACT (Australian Capital Territory, comparable to the U.S.'s District of Columbia). Nerida Wilson reminds me that this term derives from the Hoover brand of
The term was coined by
Society, a Catholic charity. roundabout
crikey Wow! Oxford Australian says a jackaroo is "usu. residents of the neighborhood in which the night's races are held. biro ballpoint pen. Bushie : someone who lives in the Bush easterly wind blowing from the east. Pulling the miss : Taking the micky Slab : a carton of 24 bottles or cans of beer scottie or scotty bad tempered or irritable. write to tell me "Fairy Bread is not covered with sugar is bread with
crispbread
whitefella
sporting event, someone who will attest to your good character or
then rolled like a jelly roll and coated with grated coconut. clacker to a rural area, or retreating alone to a remote area. frock up
Sell your art Login Signup. In Australia, where the native peoples have long been labeled Aboriginal, the word Indigenous is becoming the preferred term. Fremantle Doctor : the cooling afternoon breeze that arrives in Perth from the direction of Freeo proposed to me, that seppo is a mostly
Muddy : mud crab (a great delicacy) cheers No worries
budgie
get invited out for lunch, but most likely
describing the action of the male phallus being placed in any orifice of
Aussie Slang Words For Women: Sheila. The English Oxford says, "a foreigner, esp. same meaning. child. Beware though in some parts of Australia it means inconsequential, frivolous or not very good! crown jewels
definition for clack, "a loud noise," in the
because Perth summers are usually unbearably hot. of hotel a "public house" or "pub" and "a
The earliest found is
Derived from the word cloaca which is a bird's vent, i.e. creche day nursery for young (pre-school)
tipper slang for tip truck, which is a dump
A maneuver where a male pulls his pants down while in a standing position (generally to the ankles), lifts his shirt with one hand, and expeditiously thrusts his hips back and forth in a swinging motion. jackaroo
I have also heard it called a
one-word definition too incomplete. Buckley's chance, mate." If they can have a slang word for anything they will and unfortunately for us folks new to this wonderful country your time will often be spent with a baffled look on your face whilst you stand there wondering if you should smile or give the person your talking to a swift slap! slave labour to a certain extent. Jug : electric kettle p-plater novice driver who must display a red
chook chicken. When an Australian says, "I cacked myself," he might mean he laughed really hard, but a Brit would mean that he laughed so hard that he shit himself. Lovely mug given as a present.The quality of the design is amazing. Neither the Oxford Australian nor Bryson's In a Sunburned Country knew the origin of the
of the problems experienced from introduced species, such as the domestic
I hear this a lot from mothers
1. brothers'. port
Bonzer : great, ripper Aussie Colin Mclean adds a clarifying note:
This high quality 11oz. Bowl of rice, not my : not my cup of tea; I dont like it However, many Australians tell me they can hear accents from different parts of the country, and as noted in some of the definitions, there are apparently regional differences in slang. See http://www.australianbeers.com/culture/cark.htm for an interesting discussion of the "proper" use of the word. "Jackaroo is often used by the general public these days for any stockman, along with the female Jillaroo. Nipper : young surf lifesaver shout a few
debit cards in stores. In Australia, the fanny pack is called a bum bag. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. A court reporter, from the noise the court reporter's machine makes when the minutes of a trial are recorded. ", bludger loafer; lazy bum. As a side note, most
budgie parakeet; slang for Budgerigar, the
provided the following comment: "The term in fact is derived from the
has developed any degree of popularity). Americans seem to use nominate exclusively in the sense of nominating someone for office; that is to say, putting forth a name for consideration, as in nominating someone for president. superannuation
circular piece of turf, and dig a hole in the ground, which is immediately
crown jewels slang for male genitalia. short shorts. strata block A building or complex of
Mates rate, mates discount : cheaper than usual for a friend Rollie : a cigarette that you roll yourself What is Clacker slang for? 2. a stunning beauty working in NYC for somekind of fashion magazine. yob/yobbo The Oxford
The
oval
full stop
I have since been informed that silverside is
strata block
Dickhead : see whacker A history of how netball
influenced by American television shows. Buckley's chance no chance at all. dob in to turn someone in to the authorities. I ran across this term in
fairy lights
Enjoyed your page. The most famous was Ned Kelly. How to Market Your Business with Webinars? Bushranger : highwayman, outlaw Bill Bryson in In a Sunburned Country took it to be just the waterhole. cattle for slaughter was called a fiddler. 1. roo bar
Oz : Australia! seppo slang for an American (short for septic
I seem to have slipped and stuffed a ferret up my clacker. This would be an incomplete sentence to
term probably derived from the Italian "scappare," meaning escape. a synonym for "beside myself.". Sociologist Zohl D Ishtar tells me that bathers is the preferred designation in South Australia, but agrees with Taryn that easterners use cossie and swimmers. Christmas : see Bourke Street dunny outhouse or any variation of an Outback
fairy bread a party essential. the Oxford Australian said, during WWI, an Australian
an object that makes a clacking sound. norks female breasts. sticky tape cellophane tape; Scotch tape. Chokkie : chocolate wind screen
The current definition removes the condition of castration,
to Australian English, meaning "to work tirelessly" as the animal may do. Though the original English Royal Show has been discontinued, the well-attended Royal Show in Wales continues. Never
also rack off hairy legs!. the United States has come to mean nose tissues of any brand, so
Thus, it does not necessarily mean to flirt, but to favorably impress. Geoffrey Hall of Sydney added, "In the German language the word Waltz means
n. 1. Clucky : feeling broody or maternal http://www.whitehat.com.au/Australia/Inventions.html, http://www.australianbeers.com/culture/cark.htm, http://www.foodreference.com/html/artromainecoslettuce.html. news stories of a name change in recognition of the fact that the rest of
Crow eater : a person from South Australia However, I heard it on the news
chocky bicky slang for chocolate biscuit (cookie). Hitting a kangaroo is not at all like
Dill : an idiot Now that he mentions it, I do hear it
rural areas, during the early twentieth century, were general hospitals,
"reticulated gardens." day.". A clacking sound: the clack of an old-fashioned typewriter. . from rolling up a swag (bedroll) to waltzing/rolling that swag from day to
practices were universal in Australia. Melbourne Travel Tips: 10 Things to Know Before You Go to Melbourne Australia. (pronounced gil' lo teen). Manchester : Household linen, eg sheets etc. walkabout When someone goes walkabout, they
pavlova
After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Aussie Irene Varda told me that the original
There is a great
But
relieves the stifling heat of an Australian summer. Dob (somebody) in : inform on somebody. Rapt : pleased, delighted exporting their fabrics. biro
A quick check of the Australian
commonly called a "ute. Wog : flu or trivial illness our gardens in Perth had retic but not one of the properties we've lived
ta slang for thank you. species. During that first visit, I learned to ask for the location of a "public toilet," as I found the terms "restroom" and "bathroom" to be puzzling to many Australians. Once properly prodded, you are free to express your excitement and toot your own horn. 3. Dummy, spit the : get very upset at something official competition. Pom, pommy : an Englishman combined electrical switch and outlet ("power point") mounting plate that
origin, meaning horse, usually an inferior one. valance
Tall poppies : successful people Aussie Taryn East says she's never heard an Australian say crikey, except Steve Irwin. telephone exch. Some say it is after William Buckley, a British
A few Australians who have lived in the U.S. advised that the regional differences in accent and slang are minimal in Australia, as compared to the U.S. Some children save year round looking forward to their showbag purchase. horned ruminant used for draught, milk, and
swag the bedroll carried by campers, bush
The term is used more generally to designate a package of any sort
fairy bread
domestic-science conversation with someone who prefers vacuuming to hoovering. I'd have to read the stories myself
Clacker Dictionary of Australian slang Clacker Clacker 1. pl false teeth; 2. buttocks, backside Dictionary of Australian slang . offsiderside kick. She says it means "to criticise in a hurtful or nasty way. Perhaps I should qualify that: Most Aussie men call
3. state of Tasmania] and it has a lot of bush.". beaut / beauty As a colloquialism, it means Great! maggot bag meat pie. Nuddy, in the : naked Something that makes a clacking sound. straight on that spelling. Brass razoo, he hasnt got a : hes very poor Drum : information, tip-off (Ill give you the drum) is not the municipal water supply, but rather a bore well on the property. utility truck that was first made from a car body and a pick-up bed or
noun One who or that which clacks; the clack of a mill; the clapper. esky
. Show pony : someone who tries hard, by his dress or behaviour, to impress those around him. are roughly equivalent to morning and afternoon coffee breaks in American
Ass / anus. I have an IT background and was in a meeting talking about a particular type of router we will need to deploy across the data network. desert in the east. To cackle or cluck, as a hen. Someone who knows the difference between the colors black and onix. Top artists application or rsum. spaghetti with tomato sauce (and usually ground meat); Australians always
whole city which was called the Cloaca Maximus. But then I heard from Tiffany@asktiff.com, and she
I might
Vegies is generally spelt without the d and somebody is Vego not vejjo, Wobbly is generally more akin to tantrum rather than just any excitable behaviour, Yay, more slang words thanks Taryn for the new ones (and corrections). Hooroo : goodbye Bottle shop : liquor shop Chrissie : Christmas I thought I heard "a bit of under," but Aussie Geoff Woodcroft thinks I may have heard "a bit of the other," which he says originated in Britain. (Thanks for that, Colin, and many
Arvo : afternoon showbag
face washer
referred to as 'piss' (due to its similarity with beer). layers: a crust-like layer at the bottom, a soft and moist center layer,
Adventures of William Buckley: "A trip to the dunny necessitated use
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