Crash Course In Aussie Lingo
Known as “Aussie Strine”, Australian slang is almost a language unto itself. It’s a colorful and descriptive way of speaking that I definitely enjoyed listening to and trying to unravel. So before you board the plane, here are some of my favorites that’ll (hopefully) help you beef up on your Aussie lingo.
The Basics
Aerial Ping Pong: Australian Rules Football
Arvo: Afternoon, referring to anytime after 12:00
Brolly: Umbrella
Bucks: Bachelor party
Budgy Smuggler: Speedos
Defo: Short for definitely
Dunnies: Bathroom
Hens: A bachelorette party
Hooroo: goodbye
Fair dinkum: Something that’s true or genuine
Mozzies: Mosquitoes
Pash: Passionate kiss
Pash and dash: Making out with someone with no future intent
Poo man: Plumber
Poo tickets: Toilet paper
Swimmers: Bathing Suits
Ta: Thank you
Thongs: Flip flops
Whinge: Complain
Bar or Alcohol Related
Bottle-o: A liquor store
Crack A Tinnie: Open a can of beer
Cleanskin: An unlabeled bottle of wine
Liquid Laugh: Vomiting
On The Piss: Drinking alcohol
Pissed: Drunk
Plonk: Cheap wine
Pokies: Poker machines
Schooner: Large glass of beer
Shout: Someone’s turn to buy a round of drinks
Tinny: A can of beer
When They’re Making Fun Of You
Bogan: Redneck, someone who is uncultured
Dag: Someone who doesn’t dress well or has unrefined manners
Drongo: Foolish person
Grommet: Someone new to surfing
Shark biscuit: Amateur surfer
Wanker: A ridiculous person
Words That Sound Like What They Describe
Boardies: Boardshorts
Brekkie: Breakfast
Chewie: Chewing gum
Chemist: Pharmacy
Exy: Expensive
Prezzy: Present
Rellio/Relo: Relative
Scratchies: Scratch lottery tickets
Sickie: Calling in sick to work
Sunnies: Sunglasses
Tracky: Tracksuit
Ute: Utility vehicle
Food
Barbie: Barbeque
Milkbar: Cornershop that sells takeaway food
Snag: Sausage
Tea: Supper
Tucker: Food
Sanger: Sandwich
Maccas: McDonalds
Hungry Jacks: Burger King
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