G'day!
Here's some slang to make sure that you aren't staring like a deer in the headlights like I was when I first arrived.**
Bush Telly = Campfire
Chrissie = Christmas
Bloke = a dude
Chewie = gum
Chockers = lots
Clucky = when you feel your maternal clock ticking
Feral = official definition says hippie but I get the impression of a dirty, trashy person with poor hygiene
Grog = alcohol
Lollies = candy
Mozzie = mosquito
Rock up = arrive
Shark Biscuit = novice surfer
Spit the dummy = throw a fit
Thingo = word used when you can't remember someone's name
Whinge = complain
An official definition of one of my favorite new words (which I think is the equivalent to white trash):
Bogan : person who takes little pride in his appearance, spends his days slacking and drinking beer
Some favorites that I've learned from work
Rellies = relatives
Sickie = sick day from work
Piss-fit = adjective to describe excellent alcohol tolerance
Piss-weak = the opposite, a lightweight
**Do not attempt to use these outside of Australia, you will sound like a crazy person.
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