Strine.
Australian slang, known as ‘Strine’, is a way of using certain words and phrases that have become iconic to Australians. You may find that Australians tend to speak quickly and have an unusual way of pronouncing words.
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What is Australian slang for?
Aussie
As you probably know, “Aussie” is slang for “Australian”.
What is Australian slang for friend?
“Mate” is a popular word for friend. And while it’s used in other English-speaking countries around the world, it has a special connection to Australia.In Australia, you’ll also hear mate used in an ironic sense.
What is Australian slang for girl?
Aussie Slang Words For Women:
Sheila. Chick. Woman. Lady.
What does F * * * * * * mean in Australia?
Meaning: “F*****g oath”. A similar term to “dead set” or “fair dinkum”.
What do Aussies call their girlfriends?
Missus. A person’s wife or girlfriend.
What do Australians call thongs?
“The Australians call them ‘thongs‘, a word which in New Zealand refers to an item of ladies’ underwear,” said Mr Cryer. In Newzild, he explained, flip-flops are known as “jandals”.
How do you say girlfriend in Australia?
Missus: Girlfriend. Partner. Wife. Pash: A passionate kiss.
What do you call a guy in Australia?
Bloke is a slang term for a common man in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.The “Aussie bloke” has been portrayed in important works of art and associated with famous Australian men. “He’s a good bloke” literally means “he’s a good man”.
What do Aussies call their kids?
Aussie Slang
| Phrase/term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Ace | great, excellent |
| Ankle-biter | child |
| Arvo | afternoon |
| Barbie | barbeque |
What do you call a kid in Australia?
Ankle Biter – A small child but not a baby though. Billy Cart – small children make play model of go-kart. Billy Lid kid or tin lid kid – a rhyming slang.
Can you call a girl mate in Australia?
In Australia, the term mate is used a lot. There is a code of ethics in using it correctly, however. These are some guidelines to assist you: Men use mate, women NEVER do.
What are the bad words in Australia?
100 Australian Slang Words & Phrases
| Aussie slang word/phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Pissed Off | An offensive/vulgar way of saying you are very annoyed |
| Piss Up | A party, a get together and in Australia |
| Pissed | Intoxicated, Drunk |
| Piss Off | An offensive way to tell someone to go away or get lost. |
Why do Australians say mate?
In Australia, a ‘mate’ is more than just a friend and is a term that implies a sense of shared experience, mutual respect and unconditional assistance.Only within the last two centuries, has the term connected itself with a meaning of friendship.
Is Crikey a bad word?
Crikey. Some may argue that this isn’t a swear word, but it’s an important English word to recognized nevertheless. Crikey is often used to show astonishment and surprise, similar to the way the word ‘Christ! ‘ is used.
How do you say babe in Australian?
Break ‘babe’ down into sounds: [BAYB] – say it out loud and exaggerate the sounds until you can consistently produce them.
Below is the UK transcription for ‘babe’:
- Modern IPA: bɛ́jb.
- Traditional IPA: beɪb.
- 1 syllable: “BAYB”
How do you say sorry in Australian?
When you say “sorry” to an Australian, most likely you will hear, “You’re right.” This is their response, meaning “That is okay.” Goodbye for an Aussie could be, “See ya later,” “Take it easy,” or “Hoo roo.”
What is the most Aussie name?
Most Popular First Names In Australia
| Rank | Forename | Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | David | 262,312 |
| 2 | John | 262,305 |
| 3 | Peter | 252,653 |
| 4 | Michael | 202,455 |
What do Aussies call trousers?
Daks
Daks: Australians call their trousers ‘daks’.
What do Australians call a shirt?
Cozzie: Swimming costume; Daks: Trousers; Shirt: Cotton collared and button up worn mostly in business.
What do Aussies call police?
Coppa. A police man or law enforcement officer.
