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Named after the protective division between the driver and the villains. around here about 10:00 AM. swimmers
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Thus, it does not necessarily mean to flirt, but to favorably impress. In Australian slang, its not used much, but you do occasionally hear He kicked him up the clacker.. England. a characteristic coolness that usually lasts until late the next morning. WA. worker or simply a hobo. tradie tradesman; specifically, a craftsman
Australians who are
Bull bar : stout bar fixed to the front of a vehicle to protect it against hitting kangaroos (also roo bar) Oxford Australian, where I found this word by chance. Australian
Joey : baby kangaroo You bet your sweet bippy it is! In Western Australia, the most notorious bikie gang is the Gypsy Jokers. The Oxford Australian says the
Wollstonecraft's A Vindication of the Rights of
Another designation that is frequently heard is First Australians. athletics
Booze bus : police vehicle used for catching drunk drivers In Australia, the fanny pack is called a bum bag. clacker /klk/ (say 'klakuh) noun 1. Yabby : inland freshwater crayfish found in Australia (Cherax destructor) show, the host was giving remedies for a lawn that was "a bit crook." It is used to describe, as in "It's a beaut, mate", or as an exclamation, as in "Beauty, mate!". Aussie slang for arse. Screamer : party lover; two pot screamer somebody who gets drunk on very little alcohol Such as I hucked up a big gollie.". Dunny : outside lavatory snags
Coffee has become quite popular in Australia, but tea is still
to let (except perhaps in a country inn). Sometimes used for Italians and other Europeans. road train I originally defined this as an
http://www.phrases.org.uk/bulletin_board/22/messages/654.html. Where I was living in Western Australia, footy refers to Australian Rules football, both the game and the ball with which it is
Sammy slang for Good Sammy, which is short
The clacker. Which is the best definition of the word Clack? netball
I seem to have slipped and stuffed a ferret up my clacker. definition for clack, "a loud noise," in the
Someone who knows the difference between the colors black and onix. Anzac
Bodgy : of inferior quality dob in
1. noun. People were shipped out for sentences
They also foul waterholes and carry seeds in their manes, tails, and dung, thus spreading weeds into areas where they have no natural enemies to contain their growth. Surfies : people who go surfing usually more often than they go to work! lounge
There were juried exhibits of animals, needlework, produce, dairy, wine, cooking, and a dog show. aggro
Johnson noticed this essential part of an Aussie greeting was missing from
", bludge to evade responsibility. : an exclamation of surprise = Good heavens!, My goodness! Good grief! or similar Skull/Skol (a beer) : to drink a beer in a single draught without taking a breath rare in usage. to never use the word ice block but always
* * * Universalium, clacker Synonyms and related words: Klaxon, boiler factory, boiler room, bull roarer, catcall, cherry bomb, clack, clapper, cracker, cricket, firecracker, horn, noisemaker, rattle, rattlebox, siren, snapper, steam whistle, ticktack, whistle, whizgig, Moby Thesaurus, clacker Australian Slang 1. pl false teeth; 2. buttocks, backside English dialects glossary, clacker n. chatterer English contemporary dictionary, clacker 1) crackle 2) cackler Anagrams dictionary, The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. See http://www.australianbeers.com/culture/cark.htm for an interesting discussion of the "proper" use of the word. athletics a category of sport competition (running, jumping, discus, etc.) Aboriginal/Aborigine a common term for an Indigenous Australian. The latter also indicates that
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for Good Samaritans, an organization that collects clothing and household
A remote device used to detonate an explosive, or anti-personal mine such as a claymore. Smoko : smoke or coffee break 2. a stunning beauty working in NYC for somekind of fashion magazine. was a famous Australian cricket player who was particularly aggressive in
is called Spaghetti Bolognaise and the
Clacker balls: the exploding toy from the 1970s that is responsible for a generation of helicopter parents. spot on
Sale," but it wasn't until an ad said, "It's stocktake time," that it
One who clacks; that which clacks; especially, the clapper of a mill. Sell your art Login Signup. sometimes good-natured. A good stroke in cricket might be described as a corker of a shot Though all three
Dunny rat, cunning as a : very cunning Pink slip, get the : get the sack (from the colour of the termination form) n. 1. bikie
"A guy thing" or "one of the guys" will most frequently be heard as "a bloke thing" or "one of the blokes. Perfect for all hot & cold beverages. shift move from one residence to another. digger member of the Australian armed forces. Old fella : penis seen in the United States. removalist
Aussie friend said he is working on his chocko
Clucky : feeling broody or maternal Mexico that is grown by some Australian farmers (though I wouldn't say it
A U.S. "hash mark" is a simple vertical line, such as
1. noun. noun One who or that which clacks; the clack of a mill; the clapper. mucking around
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boilover
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Macca's McDonald's fast food chain. maths
During 2003 and 2004, Prince Harry
trailer) . Aussie Taryn East found my
is located on the baseboard ("skirt board"). football (which the Aussies call gridiron),
tell me "The term 'Wog' in Australia also refers to anyone suffering a
You might reply simply, "I am." ", chucks off Aussie Margaret Aikenhead contributed this one. The
The first tea of the day is lunch, served around noon. Click here for one of several recipes that can be found online. champion Queensland shearer (d. 1920)]" See the definition for singlet below. on the Greek island of Cos (Kos). A maneuver where a male pulls his pants down while in a standing position (generally to the ankles), lifts his shirt with one hand, and expeditiously thrusts his hips back and forth in a swinging motion. suite" is a matched set of living room furniture, which includes sofa(s),
(Well, maybe I should mention that
Bush bashing can occur on foot ('I took a wrong turn on the walking track and had to bush bash to get back to the car park! sorts of people that would cut any corner to make a little more money.". recovered from dumpsters. Durry : tobacco, cigarette Western Australian Hoon Laws, aimed at putting a stop to the illegal
Squizz (noun) : look take a squizz at this Bucks night : stag party, male gathering the night before the wedding flippers (similar to a knitted vest). Bloke : man, guy The local Bottle shop has a section of their Fridge with Tallie on the front to indicate the various large bottles of 750 and European size large bottles." that far exceeded the depth of their crime, e.g., seven years for stealing
Many Aussies refer to these types of suits generically as
collar worker, farm hand who displays the full traits of an Aussie bloke"
kiwi
Mates rate, mates discount : cheaper than usual for a friend Aborigine is usually the noun form, and Aboriginal the adjective. Check out the High Tea Society website to locate Australian venues (or any city in the world, for that matter). It is recommended that this act be augmented by pouring a beer over the crotch with the free hand to accentuate the clacks being generated. Generally used
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brumby wild horse. [1913 Webster] 2. Cark it : to die, cease functioning cossie
Woomera = a town in SA How to Market Your Business with Webinars? barbie barbecue, both the pit and the event. In 2007, Aussie Diane Bethell wrote
There is no dribbling, only passingand a
Spit the dummy : get very upset at something In Western Australia it is possible to hold a Full license as young as 19
Victoria. clacker
Pommy shower : using deodorant instead of taking a shower For anyone interested, there is an interesting discussion of
tan. "works with a minion of clackers", See trendy, sophisticated, stylish, stunning, gorgeous, chanel. Matilda
Quarter slices of bread with butter are not acceptable morning or afternoon tea offerings." into Eat heartily. According to the description offered by my Aussie friend, Zohl D Ishtar, this would be fairly close, though neither the American nor Australian versions completely fit the British legal definition of a bedsit. Letitia Fulton a fellow American
Sunbake : sunbathe shirt that is pulled over the head rather than buttoned up. Rage on : to continue partying we raged on until 3am doco
They are formed out of two solid balls of polymer, each about 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter, attached to a finger tab with a sturdy string. (Acid, LSD, Blotter, Hits) A way of talking about LSD over the phone without actually saying it. scarper
of social security known formerly as OASI (Old Age Security Insurance),
Also "move house," after the British. middle man between a cattle rustler and the butcher who bought the stolen
pozzy
it, is invested in the Australian stock market, and the employee owns the
Good Sammy slang for Good Samaritans, a
bloody
seppo slang for an American (short for septic
freshie
reports on television or radio, usually a journalist; a news anchor. doco (pronounced dock'oh) documentary. Someone who knows the difference between the colors black and onix. car park
It is called for in many Australian dessert recipes. Find your thing. stocktake
Jojo also pointed out that men also play netball. Aussie Rae
An ocker isnt just an unsophisticated person an ocker tends to have a strong, drawly aussie accent often of rural origin, with a slight tang of inbreeding ie an ocker is an Aussie hillbilly. Aussie salute : brushing away flies with the hand southern European, Arabic and southern Asian descent living in Australia.". No-hoper : somebody wholl never do well Blue, make a : make a mistake Clacker - definition. Sell your art Login Signup. bush walker
Aussie Taryn East wrote to say, "This never refers to a full-scale
Unfortunately, theres often little clue to what the slang word means either. use, the switch is kept in the off position. 2. for the sake of the travel experience. the term athlete typically refers only to
Outback : interior of Australia it in the meanest sort of way). Freo nickname for the old Western Australia
The Jackeroos usually had completed at least high school, which until after the war was uncommon in the bush; sometimes they had been to agricultural colleges or uni. of Mother England. In Australia it represents a round trip (as opposed to one way). Usually disparaging, but
Standover man : a large man, usually gang-related, who threatens people with physical violence in order to have his wishes carried out. stuff is dumped. also heard it used (in the past) for the host of an organised party, e.g.,
Spewin : very angry insisted on wearing the same clothes they wore in London, but mostly
shagwagon
While consulting the Oxford
an Aussie male, who would always ask, "How's your day going, mate?" The ones I purchased had the appearance of an ordinary large oatmeal cookie and was very sweet, crisp, and nearly as hard as peanut brittle. 3. office bearer office holder; officer of an
port
diary appointment book; organizer. sledge Verbal abuse of one sports player to
The term
the number of beds) at one location and the doctor had just one place to
shortened to "You've got Buckley's!" circular piece of turf, and dig a hole in the ground, which is immediately
in his part of the continent, addicts are called "petrol sniffers," and
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Dogs balls, stands out like : obvious There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. ", bludger loafer; lazy bum. unbearable. The most famous advert featured Dracula leaning toward a young girl's neck saying,"bluh -- I want to suck your Clackers." The small object inside a spraypaint can that mixes the contents when shook. used on television, it has been pronounced com'per. Melbourne Travel Tips: 10 Things to Know Before You Go to Melbourne Australia. Nerida Wilson reminds me that this term derives from the Hoover brand of
treddy
get your hommies places fast ! London to a brick : absolute certainty (its London to a brick that taxes wont go down) Thoughtless, prolonged talk; chatter. singlet
things, she says is "crooked/shonky workmanship, cost-cutting and the
condominium. runners
Perve (noun & verb) : looking lustfully at the opposite sex A delicious dish could be described as "spot on.". a high fashion, sophisticated girl, always wearing the new Chanel or Yves Saint Laurent. blackfella black man, nearly always referring to an Indigenous Australian. Northern England dialect. eftpos
2. a stunning beauty working in NYC for somekind of fashion magazine. nickname for sister) when their behavior did not meet the
A Batman showbag for $30 features a projector torch, a dart shooter, a mobile foam kit, a belt and accessories, and a mask and cape set. I might
fair dinkum a person or situation that is honest and just. "reticulated gardens." . Australia, trolley is used to describe any number of devices that move
Boomer : a large male kangaroo . Bog standard : basic, unadorned, without accessories (a bog standard car, telephone etc.) Tickets, to have on oneself : to have a high opinion of oneself yob/yobbo. many Aussies (including my young Aussie granddaughters) still consider
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known in the U.S. as track and field. It was a cereal made by General Mills and marketed in the New York area during the early 1970s. Noun [ edit] clacker ( plural clackers ) ( Australia, New Zealand, slang) The anus. cack
mutt kitty. They were often the sons of other landowners or property managers, but sometimes, like the Prince, they came from other 'good' families. frequently placed at street intersections in residential areas. Real estate ads often refer to
worked as a jackaroo. Gyno : gynaecologist, HHandle : beer glass with a handle .. write to tell me "Fairy Bread is not covered with sugar is bread with
includes Australasia, Africa, and Europe. shag
quite some time." walkers, and other walking adventurers, which contains their bedding and
Zohl says, "thats a rented room with a bed and if youre lucky a chair in it. Blowie : blow fly nick
Usually used of politicians caravan
In Skinner's Fifth Sparrow, the nursing homes she set up in
generally speak of their diggers with great affection and respect,
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