It can mean a group of people (not necessarily a nefarious group!) This train of thought is precisely how hip folks in the '80s came up with the cruel slang phrase "bag your face." Example: "I have so many zitsI should just bag my face." Dogs eye wiv Dead Orse/=Beef/Meat Pie with Tomarda sauce To expand on the meaning of furphy, it originated in the first (I think) world war, when Furphy water tankers travelled around the troops distributing water, and also news or gossip, which may or may not have been true. Squizz having a gander. awh ikr mate they are just so attractive and its just ace ! Leper in a sleeping bag chiko roll Sheila is derived from an Irish word for a young unmarried woman. Jeez aussie No need to go off like a raw prawn. The bloody mongrel bit me!, You might refer to a person as a mongrel, but the meaning depends on the context. Other meanings & alternative phrases. It is also incorporated in the idiom of the valley girl way of speaking. 1. Anyway, as an ardent Scrabble player, this list will certainly come in handy, as lots of Aussie slang words (without translation) have recently been added to the word lists. Dont think i would be brave enough to shove a parrot down there!! broken never to work again If someone is as cross as a frog in a sock in Australian slang that means they sound angry! Lairy - Freethinkers Anonymous, Head Office: 477 Kent St Sydney NSW 2000. Below, we've compiled some of the more fun and interesting slang coinages. A rhetorical greeting, similar to hello, not a question. Kiwi bludgers) footy = rugby (union). To quote more Aussie slang, a wank. Far, far easier to memorise when you know the meaning. Italian slang for a person or persons who are fashion conscious. ! i.e: Ive never heard anyone say that in Queensland. Avo - avocado. Some clown went walkabout out woop woop and got eaten by a wombat! DAKS is a holder of 3 Royal Warrants; representing a long standing relationship with the Royal Family and the outstanding quality of its products. PC. If an Australian is vegging out, theyre relaxingand you should, too! Sad its hardly used any more! Boondy: chuck a boondy, throw a dirt bomb/ compacted dirt shaped like a rock that dissipates upon impact The English phrase for this would be busy as a bee. A sport team can be flogged, beaten or loses a game by a large difference in score. Or being locked out of the house by the wife after too many hours in a pub. Shootin Blanks/= Fellah thats had the snip/vasectomy and no semen/swimmers exit when hes done, hes just shooting blanks. Tinnie=can of beer We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the 125 Common Australian Slang Words, Terms and Phrases 1. and just in case i got one wrong hahahahaha D.I.L.L.I.G.A.F Facey is the Australian term for the ever-popular Facebook.
1980s Slang | YourDictionary Now youve learnt some Australian slang and phrases why not try some typical Aussie Food?
The 80s were all about making a statement. While it can be used in a positive context, such as "thrilled, stoked", it can also mean "confuse, intimidate someone". Umm, well, baggy clothes, stoner maybe, a troublemaker maybe, just someone who looks very unkept and a bit on the rude/jerk side, You forgot Mate. Got- past tense of get. Be sure you dont forget your port if youre headed to Australiathat is, your suitcase! Stunned Mullet sparkie (electrician) You will soon become accustomed to this! Hate change, being too serious, and political correctness Usually fairly cheap. yes one word. A tinny on a hot day just tastes better. Daks are an integral piece of clothing, otherwise known as pants! These fellahs walk into the Pub, sing out Fisho then take interested clientele back to their refrigerated vehicle. Whether youre dreaming of visiting Australia, have just arrived or have been in this gigantic island of paradise for a while, there are a few Australian slang words that you should learn to help you get through day to day life. Slang words "encapsulate a moment in time because slang by nature is transient", according to word nerd David Astle. Irrelevant of origin.
The 1980s Slang That Defined The Decade - Babbel Magazine Happy Returns. I have to do a project for school about Australia, and this helps a lot! 1. Um fantstico ler. Gotta got to, have got to Dogs breakfast Which really isnt much different from the Ranching community I grew up in. Some places (e.g. Its none of your bizzo what I was doing at midnight in the graveyard.. we usually reserved the word goon for the cheap wine in the box/cask. Few noticeable exclusions.. for those that know .. including Pingers (haha).. Chockers.. And Going Off, up shit creek without a paddle spearing tadpoles with a crow bar.
Macquarie Dictionary A road train is a big truck hauling a chain of trailers in Australia. South Africans would understand a lot of these, our own slang / colloquialisms are similar. Think rhymes for a secondthats the key to understanding what Australians mean when they use this phrase to denote taking a look. When I saw the size of the insects outside my room, I was grateful for the fly wire.. Wear check etcher longer ray? Aussie slang varies from state to state, so not every one will agree on some definitions. Bezza Berwick Pub (Suburb of Berwick) , I am Australian and I havent heard most of these words on here. Dust Bunnies/balls of fluff that collect, under beds, but especially on newly fitted carpets. Interesting how everyone connects the word mate to Aussies favorite word call for others! pom, bloody pom, whinging pom etc In the late 19th century when the English Lord Roberts created the London police, the recruits were given a silver shilling, 12 pennies, similar to 10 cents today, but a lot of money then. Like all lingos It fades-away eventually, but its fun trying to keep it circulating as long as possible. Ankle biter small child Banana bender = Queenslander ? 5.0. ! Or Yo, is you (f**king) serious (right now)!? glad wrap cling wrap Longdrop outdoor dunny. First off, to ensure all those using the English-language dialect understands, here are a few pointers. And dont add mate to everything some Australians will be offended if you use it too early or when we are POd (pissed off) at you. Chrissie is Australian slang for Christmas! Are you headed Down Under? Always thought a goon was another word for flagon (large bottle of wine). Fair crack of the whip. In the 80s, if something was cool, it was awesome. Knocked up means pregnant who do you reckon knocked up Bobs daughter?. Groovy: A good idea. the British used this as well. The point is which lingo is commonly used in oz. #89 Its not so your hands dont get cold while your drinkingFor Petes Sake Its so your beer stays cold, yer Drongo. Aussies did so with language, some of it invented, but much of it borrowed from other English-speaking countries. That and Hungry Jacks for Burger King. How can you have missed ute? Drop the aitch off of any word beginin with a H/h; Horse= Orse; House= Owse etc Australian slang is certainly interesting! Heaps you missed dunno if ya know most the slanglike a terrier=never gives up .pull your head inmongrel can mean a few things like if someone is a beast at footy they can be a mongrel in a good waysame as grouse I think its spelt that in Victoria they use that as great,cool,awsome,but you made a good list,keep it going. Where's the doovalacky? Seven pints in the gallon someone who is not all there You might be gobsmacked (aka astonished) at the size of the spiders in Australia! A prezzie means a present in Australian slang. Joining the police was called Taking the shilling. Even after 30 years have passed, the 1980s are difficult to distill. Going hand in hander, pouchwith joey, roo is short for kangaroo.. And yep heard most of these. Well, bog in, she said, setting down the massive cheese board in front of her sister.. If you find yourself in a bit of an argument and you begin to act unreasonably you might be told to pull ya head in, if however youre right (stubborn) and you really want the other person to believe what youre saying you can say fair dinkum mate. Hossie=hospital Kegga Redhead (Same as Ranga, specific to Berwick) Or for the Aussie slang words you coulda putt in Plate, bring a : Instruction to bring a plate of food to a party. Chuck a wobbly Amusingly, while I was reading this list, my girlfriend (main squeeze) texted me no problemo. Walkers and Turners/ Unemployed on the hunt for a job, walk around with nothing worthwhile to do, walking down one Street, and turn down the next. Flat White Coffee with milk, but no froth (Not sure if slang but certainly seems to be an Aussie invention!) Context of someone/thing getting beaten badly: Geez, the Brisbane Lions got flogged again, did you see the game? When something is cactus in Australia, it means its ceased to work or is dead. Would you pick up a packet of biccies from the milk bar on your way home please?. First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we Most dramatically: Please, tell me youre joking! to us shrimp are really small prawns or that you are very short. This nickname denotes people who think a little too highly of themselves, and actually is an acronym for F*ck Im good, just ask me!, Figjams love to brag about how easy everything is for them with their superior skill set.. Have a bat Masturbate (Not sure if Aussie wide or Melbourne only) She was gobsmacked to discover that the strange noise downstairs was an alien fossicking through her fridge!. As well as carked it. : I don't agree. and Australians. Check out our Top 20 Reunion Albums here Read more: Top 20 80s collaborations 18 Corinne Herms: Si La Vie Est Cadeau Two of the decade's seven foreign-language Eurovision winners managed to score a minor UK hit while still keeping their original lyrics intact.
12 Iconic Australian Songs You Should Know - Culture Trip Pozzy : position. If something is ridgy-didge in Australia then its the real thing. Tinny as a boat, not sure about that one. duzz buzz, have a cigarette.. oh pull the other one, exaggerated story or lies This phrase is used to congratulate Australians on a job well done. I was at the bar and my friend says its my shout mate. According to an upcoming Australian documentary entitled Do It Ourselves Culture, the word doof was first said back in 1993 by a furious German lady by the name of Helga as a means of describing the music of local Sydney dance act, Non Bossy Posse, who were performing at 600 King St, Newtown. Its far more common for stuffed and knocked up to be used this way. Also Technolgy has now brought in a new strain especially with younger generations. Love it, I recognise a lot of this, we used similar slang growing up in Liverpool, and what I didnt use I recognise from Neighbours and The Sullivans( Fair crack of the whip, Good egg ):-), they dont even have root Funky: Another way of saying "that's cool".
Most Popular 80s Slang Terms Words With Meaning BTW, I remember it as mad as a cut snake, and grouse is definitely Victorian The patriotic song of Down Under has become an iconic Australian song across the world, topping the music charts in the 1980s in many countries, including Australia, Britain and the US. Grandpa made my favorite dish for dinner: spag bol with feta cheese on top.. Cricky dick = a rude way of saying cricky or if you are extermly shocked, Dag- nerdy or geeky person Franga Suburb of Frankston heavy or full bag Its worth noting that Aussies have a tendency to shorten most words in the English vocabulary as well. The 1980s were Australia's golden age: an era of big hair and big personalities in sport and politics. Australian Slang. As much as Id like to claim Australia to be the origin. Or, if you like, just call your friends aboganwhen they are acting weird. If youre sprung, youve been caught doing something wrong in Australia. bad - so bad it's good; you don't f with bad folks. bitchin' - amazing; not whining or griping at all. You can even just say youre having a captain if you feel the need to be extra brief! When you wake up and just say fug it. CBD Central Business District or main part of city (Not sure if this is slang, but whenever I say CBD outside Aus nobody knows what Im talking about) Ya look like you just shoved a whole spoon of Vegemite down ya gob or even why dont ya come around for a shrimp on the barbie mate Some of them used to be, but would never be pronounced with a straight face by anyone under 30. Extremely versatile word for your vocab. Meaning: (Noun): A thoroughly 80's insult that means someone is an idiot. "I eat brekkie every morning before sunup." 2. Do I Look Like I Give A F*&K, The word rooting or rooted around comes from way back and went off the boil back in the 60.s ! One in 6 Aussies have Irish blood in their ancestry, I think it is really Guinness LOL. This word is used for people who are, well lets say, rednecks. Speaking as an Aussie I wonder if the Author is Australian cos most of this is wrong. Good crack similar to Scots Irish and English just a bit more childish. Sweatin blood or Hard yakka. When you learn English youre taught how to speak and write proper English. inny (south Aus west coast) short for isnt it, deadly inny Bloody tyres rooted etc. I cant wait until Im at uni and I can focus on studying Biology.. Cuppa tea or coffee. Here are some words that used to be popular in the past: Rad is short for radical. Reg Grundies Undies Bull Dust/=Very fine red dust sand/or a polite way of saying nonsense. If someone gives you the drum, theyre giving you the inside scoop, information or a tip-off. Dead horse -tomato sauce Another recent addition to Aussie slang, this term expresses exasperation and refers to the slow rollout of Covid-19 vaccines. Where can I get a gonk? If weve missed any please free to leave a comment below. It really helps me. It could also mean bewildered or (indignant) disbelief This is an important one to know.
80s Popular Lingo - In the 1980s Marchys = march flies Cut and Shut/= Originally an automotive term, but can refer to a woman as having her womb removed/ or her tubes tied. To say someone needs a good flogging, means they need to be punished or taught a lesson. It means wood/forest. When in a place where language differs from your own, I find its very useful to know how to understand & interpret non verbal communication, its a world-wide, international language : Safe travels. Bloke. Good onya. I actually like making up a lot of sayings myself, which most workmates and friends find funny. When I tried to leave for work this morning I realized the car was cactus.. Hard yakka is Aussie slang for hard work. Plonk = Wine My friends love to meet up between classes and share the goss.. Didnt see no mention of any Rangas (red heads) in this list. The Australian version of not my cup of tea, this expression is used to express when something is not to your liking. Bunch of fives = Fist Bill: Shut up Ted!
Gday cobber! Starkers To be naked; wearing your birthday suit Salmon $20 note, Footy is sometimes reduced to Foody in some parts of Australia Footy = Foody, You forgot to mention CAPSICUM red pepper . There are also dictionaries for slang language available online. Funny how they can be so apt and funny, but normal back then! Pig's arse! Hi Stephen, thanks for your input. possum (endearingly), Funny how they can be so apt and funny, but normal back then! While we wont list this as one of the top 10 things to do in Australia, if youre way out in the bush and trying to have a relaxing evening you may end up doing just thisaka drinking alone. I couldnt believe his attitude; he was really lairing it up to impress his friends.. As far as Im concerned, anyone who believes the news about the UFO has kangaroos loose in the top paddock.. To say that someone has kangaroos loose in the top paddock is to say that theyre either not very bright, eccentric, or foolish. A vejjo is a vegetarianuseful to know when traveling to Australia. I recently visited the Furphy museum in Shepparton, which is fascinating. Freakin hell expression of disgust. I collect positive words and I didnt have that one in my collection. But Julia Robinson from the Australian National Dictionary Centre says these Australian currency words are now dated. This term, which means "very fond of," is a more emphatic version of the English "nuts on.". Chaddy Chadstone Shopping Centre bludger: cadger Great. root means sex like i had a real nice root last night ay meaning i had some really good sex last night yeah?, ute truck If you get your seasons mixed up on your trip Down Under and are underdressed, you might need to sleep with a hottie in your bedthat is, a hot water bottle. How about like a bull at a gate a bit wild, out of control, rushed. Not pronounced how are you going? Which requires an answer. Hey just a couple more to add to your list you have some rippers on there Im really surprised you dont have shrimp on a bobby on here!! Blue = fight The Outback is the rural area beyond Australias cities. Spot on..goon is the abbreviation for flagon a large 2 or 3 litre glass bottle of wine. I begin by saying that I live in NSW and have never ordered a potato cake but always order scollops,.. which turns out to be an archaic word, which differentiates it from the sea dwelling scallop.Adding potato at the front seems to be an excessive use of words and contrary to the Aussie vernacular. Drier than a dingos donga, I think is more A dead dingos donga. Im drier than or Im as dry as. Although Australia is an English speaking country, arriving into the country with little knowledge of the most popular Aussie slang words may just get you into a few awkward situations. To knock something is to criticize something in Australia. o guia nele ou algo.
80s Slang - Etsy Australia The Australian slang word "seppo" has derived from its predecessor "septic tank" or "yank" and is rarely used by the young people in Aussie. crack a fat a ring on the dog I just thought they were funny, but I dont know what much of it means, maybe you can help? In New South Wales, they are usually referred to as scallops or potato scallops, however the term potato cakes is used across the southern states of Victoria, Tasmania, Western Australia and known in South Australia as a potato fritter. By the way pissed off is not annoyed its more like Angry. A lot of Australian slang is inspired by beach and surf culture. Dude, origin/ownership is not the point of this post (as i understand). On his way to the harbor the spy realized he was being tailed so he gave them the flick.. A unit is an apartmentuseful for finding a place to stay on your trip to Oz! your a mug, not the brightest spark. You want to make sure youve got the best pozzy in the house at a football match.. Tommy Rot/= British BS/lies/propaganda; also reference to British standards of class distinction/protocols/etiquette No Wozza/No Woz No worries (Not specific to Melbourne) Root -to root is to have sex. Know all of these and use them in my own language much to the amusement of my non Australian friends and colleagues. Shell be apples. If youre lucky while traveling in Australia, youll see a joeya baby kangaroo! Barrack, root for your team a little obscure but certainly usable and used. ? I shouted to myself as I riffled through the kitchen cupboards.. Monash Carpark Monash Freeway (Especially during peak hour) Very important to have on hand if youre boiling the billy, a biccy is a cookie! If youre hungry for brekkie you may bog in. This expression denotes digging into a meal with enthusiasm. Sweden's Herrey's and their utterly ridiculous Diggi-Loo Diggi-Ley may be the more memorable, but Corinne Herms . put it in ya sky rocket(put it in your pocket) drier than dingos donga, drought no rain (Are) You taking the piss? I did like, in particular, the word Dunny. Other phrases Ive heard. Here are a few '80s slang. Triffick. Fair suck of the sauce bottle. Also Lets go or you wanna go means lets fight not actually leave. Hate change, seriousness and political correctness. Im not from Australia, I am Irish & Cherokee and here in the United States. Your email address will not be published. Its your bog standard refrigerator, nothing fancy.. Students will write a letter to a friend using Australian slang about what they did over a two week vacation in Australia. The most important slang to know when visiting Australia, gday means hello and can be used anytime! Tuck Shop/= Corner Shop selling Tucker/Food, usually groceries but including pies, pasties, Lead Sinkers(dried fruit slices) and sundry other cakes,lollies,and cold/soft drinks. True blue, fair dinkum, ridgy-didge; the Australian vocabulary is chockas with random terms and phrases that essentially mean very little. If youre out in the bush youre away from civilization and in the countryside. Pineapple $50 Note Down the gurgler = down the plug hole / lost If you see someone cute on your trip to Australia and you want to make a move, you may want to crack onto them, aka hit on them. We've compiled a list of 40 of the most common Australian slang terms so you can become an expert in speaking Aussie. At least this is what we referred it to before the cask of wine was invented (and Ive been around for sixty years). As in, "F##k mate, that's the ducks nuts". , Furphy, youre telling a furphy. She was wearing these beautiful bright green strides and carrying a surfboard.. Chuck a lefty/righty: driving directions, turn left/right The tune is about a proud Aussie man who travels the world, interacting with people - to Men At Work, this song is about . Stories traded over a Furphy water tank and if it sounds outrageous or exaggerated, came to be known as a furphy. The most important object in any kitchen, a billy is a teapot. Class and Culture Yonks = Long time. Bonza/=Really good, even brilliant. Have added Flanno though.
'80s Slang and Sayings that are Totally Bitchin' - 80's Toy Store Going off means full on partying or Angry/pissed off, hahaha had a convo with a friend and he got so confused, Good on ya mate for completing the challenge. It can be used for anything that is broken or worn out. I do like it tho. That party last week at Dons sure was ripper!. Mags = alloy wheels Iffy: anything that is a bit iffy is risky, questionable Chuck a darkie= get angry You may encounter a few mozzies while youre in Australiamozzie means mosquito! We rocked up at Dons party straight after work.. Copper is actually an old English word for police officer derived from the Latin caper meaning to capture. In Aussie slang it refers to casual wear trousers. 80s Slang Terms Words. But despite not having quite the established vernacular some other countries and cultures may boast, Australian slang words have become globally adored. If someones spewin then theyre extremely angry. Bush telly is what youll want to call the campfire when youre camping in the Outback. 4. If something is grouse in Australian slang, that means its very good. If an Australian says this to you it means theyre willingyou bet!, Will you come to the dance with me Friday? Reckon!, I heard your rellies are visiting from O.S.. If you need to get rid of something (or someone) in Australia, you can say you need to give them the flick. Prezo = presentation Meaning: (Adjective): To be really excited for something. The word stonkered encapsulates exhaustion, confusion and defeat for Australians. Barrack- to follow/root for a particular sports team. It sounds like youve embraced some of the Australian way of language, which my Austrian father in law did (came with family of 5 in 1964) whilst working all over country Oz! mad as a snake Cobber is old school now. bottle-o (Bottle shop / off license) servo (garage / service station). Dodgy not quite right Made famous by the ill-fated former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, who enjoyed using Australian slang to speak to the . Established in 1894 by Simeon Simpson, DAKS produces luxury clothing and accessories for both men and women. Lippy is the perfect accessory for a fancy night out when visiting Australiait means lipstick! Old fart = old person or elderly Dardy: good thing Shocks=shoes n sox, Chips they mean French fries or potato chips, depends on the context. Fed Square Federation Square Strewth = Exclamation of suprise Have a gander When I accused him of cutting in front of me he started yelling and became mad as a cut snake.. Kiwi To Skull a beer is derived from the the Scandinavian word Skol, like cheers or Heres to you, a toast when you drink with somone. Deadly: of its not poisonous and its deadly then its awesome This is the way languages are revolutionized. This word was first used in the late 1960s. 3. Preggo - pregnant. WRONG!! I thought it was out of print!, This reassuring Australian slang phrase means Itll be alright., No matter what you hear in the news about aliens, Im certain shell be right.. Had the Snip/= No jellybeans in the jellybean bag/Vasectomy. Many Australians single out a famous TV commercial done by Paul Hogan in the 1980s as part of a campaign to get American tourists to visit as the moment Americanisms began to get the better of the. Friggen- how to say f&*@%g in front of kids and non sweaters. Some expressions to learn going to Australia Alguns expresses para appender into para Australia Tayane Australia 2019, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potato_cake, Best Places for Scuba Diving in Australia, What You Need To Know Before Travelling In Australia, 5 Tips to Prepare for a Camping Adventure in the Wild, Aussie Wanderlust Not Diminished By Covid. An earbashing is what you might receive if you encounter a particularly chatty tour guide. Gday mate, party at Dons tonight, bring a plate!. For instance, if your mate takes some chips off your plate without asking, you might equate him to a scavenger and say Piss off ya mongrel!. Larrikin is Irish. Fair Warning : If this is said to you WITHOUT smile or a laugh, if they did not enunciate with an inquisitive or playful connotation: You more then likely, offended, annoyed or perhaps even angered and/or enraged them in some way for some reason. A real oldie and reserved for use among mates: Gday Hooks A Lappy could be a laptop computer, but the more common meaning would be Lap dance from a stripper. I think you are right. Ive never heard of goon, but if its relating to the wine cask that was cheap coz you couldnt afford anything else when you were a teenager and tasted like horse piss and when you finished it you blew it up and used it as a pillow at the end of the night then thats it lol ah the memories.
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