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Australian Slang Words and Phrases
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A B C D E F G H I J K L M
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G

G'day  a greeting, hello,"A good day to you!".

Gabba  ueensland Cricket Ground at Woolloongabba.

Galah  a loud noisy person, like the squawking bird.

Garbo  a garbageman, refuse collector.

Garontee  You know.

germ  an obnoxious person.

Gerrie  geriatric, old person.

God-botherer  a religious fanatic - of the door-to-door variety.

Good call  Well done!.

Good Nick  good condition.

Goodonyermate!  Good for you! Well done!.

goog  egg.

Gowings  Sydney Men's Department Store.

Green And Gold  Australian Sport National Team Colors.

grog  booze, liquor.

Grog Shop  Licensed outlet selling alcohol.

Grommet  a young surfer.

grotty  dirty, run-down.

grouse  fantastic, cool.

Grumblebum  a complainer.

Gumsucker  a person from the State of Victoria.

gurgler  a sink drain hole.

Guernsey  to win approval to get a guernsey.

Gumby  idiot.

Gyno  Gynocologist.

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H

Half your luck!  Congratulations!.

Hard yards  hard work or training.

heart starter  the first alcoholic drink of the day.

heave  to vomit.

Holy-dooley  An expression of surprise.

hoon  a loudmouth, or to drive recklessly.

Hoo-roo  Goodbye!.

Hostie  an Airline Stewardess/Hostess, flight attendant.

Hotel  a pub with or without sleeping accomodations.

humpy  a temporary home in the bush.

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I

Icypole  a popsicle, a frozen fruit flavored water treat loved by children.

idiot box  the television.

Illywhacker  a merchant who cons people out of their money.

Irrits  to be annoyed or irritated.

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J

Jackaroo  a male cattle or sheep station hand.

Jaffa  an orange flavored chocloate ball with a hard orange coating -- traditionally rolled down the aise in the movie theatre.

jaffle iron   a camping tool used to make toasted sandwiches.

Jillaroo  a female cattle or sheep station hand.

jocks  men's briefs or underwear.

Joe Blow  an ordinary, average person.

Jolly green giantan Australian $100 dollar bill, green in color.

Joey  a baby Kangaroo.

Journo  a Journalist.

Jumback  a young sheep.

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K

kark it  die.

kindie  Kindergarten.

Kiwi  a New Zealander.

knock  criticise.


L

Lamington  a small square of spong cake covered with chocolate icing and dessicated coconut.

Larrikin  a playful person.

Lay by  to have a store hold merchandise unti it is paid for by installment.

lippie  lipstick.

Liquid laughter  vomit.

Lobster  An Australian $20 dollar bill - red in color.

lollie or lolly  candy, or a sweet.

longneck  A tall bottle of beer, 750 ml or 26 oz.

Lucky country  a nickname for Australia.

Lurk  an illegal practice, a doge, a scam a con or a racket.

Lush  an attractive person.

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M

Maccas  a McDonalds Restaurant.

manchester  linen.

Mate  a friend. Used instead of someone's name.

Mates Rates  a discount rate given to friends.

metho  methylated spirits.

middy  a.glass of beer, 285 ml or 10 oz.

milko  a milkman - a person who delivers milk.

mozzie  mosquito.

mollydooker  a person who is left-handed.

moon tan  a pale skinned person.

Muck-Up Day  the last day of High School, usually a day of pranks and mischief.

mullet  idiot.

mystery bag  a meat pie.




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