Friday, March 8, 2013

OZ Slang


The basics:

Melbourne = Melbin

Australia = 'Straya

the letter 'h' = HAYtch

a lot = heaps; "There were heaps of people at the beach on Friday" or "thanks heaps for your help"

Aussies don't say "you're welcome", it's either = 'no worries' or 'it's ok'

breakfast = brekky

sunglasses = sunnies

bathing suit = bathers

sweatshirt = jumper

flip-flops = thongs

bogans = "rednecks"


My favorites:

"just a little bit, just a tad" = just a whiska' (whisker)

"good for you, well done" = good on ya

some guy = bloke

cup of tea/coffee = cuppa

raisins = sultanas; Sultana Bran exists, guys

"true or false" = truth or trash





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