Thursday, December 21, 2006

Oz slang: Words and Phrases that you should know..

Aussie (pronounced Ozzie) - Australian
Bathers - Swim trunks
Bum - The part of you that sits on a chair, your bottom.
Bush - Land outside the city
Chips - French fries
Chook - Chicken
Chrissie - Christmas
Cockie - Farmer
Cuppa - Cup of tea or coffee
Daks - Underpants
Engaged (phone) - busy, "the phone is engaged."
Footy - Australian Rules Football
G'day - Australian for hello
Good on ya - Good job, good for you
Jumper - Sweater
Lollies - Candy
Lift - Elevator
Mackers - McDonald's
Mate - Friend
Mozzie - Mosquito
Mum and dad - Mother and father
Nappy - Diaper
No worries - No problem at all
Oz - Australia
Petrol - Gasoline
Prezzies - Presents
Push bike - Bicycle
Rellies - Relatives
Singlet - Undershirt or tank top
Ta - Thanks
Tea - Dinner
Tucker - Food
Tuckshop - School cafeteria or snack shop
Whinge - Complain all the time, "what's he whinging about now?"
You Right? - May I help you? Do you need anything?

Source: Ettamogah



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