What are Aussie slang words?
What are Aussie slang words?
There are lots of Australian slang words that you should learn when you live in Australia….100 Australian Slang Words & Phrases.
| Aussie slang word/phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Bloody oath | Yes! Or “That’s very true” |
| Bludger | Someone who’s lazy |
| Bogan | Someone who’s not very sophisticated |
| Booze Bus | Police vehicle used to catch drunk drivers |
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.
How are you in Australian slang?
1. “How ya goin’?” “How ya goin’?” is the ultimate Aussie greeting. If you’re not from Australia, this mash-up of “How are you?” and “Where are you going?” might leave you a little perplexed.
What is a Bogan?
Bogan is the most significant word to be created in Australian English in the past 40 years. It is defined as “an uncultured and unsophisticated person; a boorish and uncouth person” in the 2016 edition of the Australian National Dictionary.
How do you make Australian mad?
Here is a list of sure-fire ways to aggravate an Aussie.
- Talk About Sports.
- Confuse Them with New Zealanders.
- Demonstrate a Terrible Australian Accent.
- Criticise Their BBQ.
- Pom, Pommy, Pommie.
- Compliment Men on their Macho-ness.
- Take Them Down Memory Lane.
- Criticise Crocodile Dundee.
What can’t you say in Australia?
10 Things You Should Never Say to an Australian
- Put another shrimp on the barbie.
- Dingo ate my baby.
- Vegemite is disgusting.
- What’s the difference between Australian and New Zealand?
- Fosters is hands down the best beer in the world.
- I hate AFL.
- When you say Kylie you mean Jenner, right?
- American coffee is better.
What is a Bergen in Australia?
(Noun) An uncouth or uncultured person. See also: feral, ratbag, reptile, bevan etc. “I can’t understand that bogan’s broad Australian accent.”