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What are some Australian slang terms?

Updated: 8/10/2023
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13y ago

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G'day mate! (with Aussie accent of course)

How ya goin? Beaut (means great or terrific)

Chocablock (means 'full')

Where's the dunny? (toilet)

Sheila ( woman - slightly derogatory in nature)

Prawn (never use the word shrimp. You will offend the locals)

Barbie (barbecue)

OnYa ( Good on you)

Hooroo (goodbye) - not used commonly Bikkies (biscuits)

Bloke ( man)

arvo ( afternoon)

or just plain English will suffice .

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  • G'day (a generic term meaning hello, short for 'good day') - may be "G'day mate", when speaking to a bloke
  • Bloke (any man)
  • Beaut (means great or terrific)
  • Barbie (barbecue)
  • OnYa ( Good on you)
  • Hooroo or Cheers (goodbye)
  • Bikkies (biscuits)
  • arvo ( afternoon)
  • 'No worries' (can be translated as 'Sure!' or 'Anytime!' or just 'Yes.')
  • Fair Dinkum! (either 'Is that right?' or 'Yes, it's absolutely true.')
  • Crikey! (Wow!)
  • Good onya! (Well done!)
  • Tucker (Basically food )
  • Blowie (Large flies)
  • Few kangaroos short in the top paddock (a bit slow)
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