Aussie 'slang'

[DX grunt]

Give us some 'Aussie Slang' and its interpretation.

Don't forget, if you get the quote out of a book or by some other means, or know who said it,
you must acknowledge the author, in writing, after the quote/interpretation!



35 degrees in a water bag - It's bloody hot out here.



Your turn.......

[Maxhead]

...a bit more choke and you would have started - don't know where it came from but a classic nevertheless

[DX grunt]

...a bit more choke and you would have started - don't know where it came from but a classic nevertheless


Good onya cobber..... author ????

[Danny]

hit the frog and toad.....(hit the road)

Not sure where that came from either.

I got heaps!!!!

Did you know where the word daygo came from?

When the italians worked on the docks many many moons ago they could hardly speak a word of English. At the end of each day they would put their hand out to the dock masters and say "day go" "day go", meaning the day has gone, pay up!!!

I cant be sure this is 100% true but i have heard this story ever since i was a kid so it is plausible.

[Muzza]

He's got a few roos loose in the top paddock. = Not very smart.

My favourite = Flat out like a lizard drinking.

Not sure where these came from either but used a lot.

[gec]

She's fit to bust a gut = about to blow

two bob short of a dollar or
snagger short of a barby or
one can short of a sixpack = your a dumb ass

she's a goer = it's running

she's a top sort = she's good looking or also can mean good person

Dinky Di = genuine


don't know the origins

[DX grunt]

Dead set

...... really..... is that right ..... is that true ..... is that correct .... are you for real, man!


Author unknown

[gec]

Dead set

...... really..... is that right ..... is that true ..... is that correct .... are you for real, man!


Author unknown

Can also mean = Certain

[DX grunt]

I'm also very conscious that we may be giving our overseas visitors, friends and new residents and citizens, Aussie english lessons too!

[DX grunt]

Ocker = Australian, or Aussie, or Ozzie.

OKA is also the name of a truck manufacturer/make of truck

Mozzie = mosquito

King brown = the name of a very deadly and poisonous snake or a 750ml bottle of cold beer, drunk from a big brown bottle (stop drooling u guys), or poured into a glass LOLOL

Home brew = beer made at home with various strengths of alcoholic content. LOLOL

Rocket fuel = very, very strong home made italian wine - 'grappa' - that 'may' burn your nostril hairs. LOLOLOL

Author's unknown

[gec]

Off like a brides nighty = I'm outer here

Mug = fool

don't know the origins

[gec]

Better than a slap in the face with a wet fish = things could be worse

as useful as tits on a bull = not much use

runnin around like a headless chook = disorganized

Got a face like a bashed crab or
Ugly as a hat full of arseholes = unattractive

took off like a cut cat = left in a hurry

All the ones i know are ones Ive heard and used whilst growing up {still haven't got there yet}

[patch697]

To bloody right mate: Yes, that is correct.

Not bloody likely: No, I don't think so.

She'll be right mate: Everything will be alright.

A dogs eye: A meat pie.

Dead horse: Tomato sauce.

Dog & bone: A telephone.

Billy lid: A young person or child. (kid)

[patch697]

Shifty as a shithouse rat: sneaky, untrustworthy, cunning.

Thats not worth 2 bob: I wouldn't give you 20c for that.

Didn't know whether he/she was Arther or Mather: disoriented

[patch697]

A fly in the ointment: frustrating & or unnecessary

[patch697]

Stone the bloody crows: very unexpected or Bad happenings.

[patch697]

bloody hell: Somethings just gone wrong.

$hit a brick: a fright or also bad news or bad happenings.

Onya bike: To be asked to leave or sent away.

Blimey: Something very big.

[gec]

Slap ya two steps short o sunday = hit ya hard

knock ya block off = belt ya

[patch697]

Piss off: leave me alone or go away or get out of whatever it is your in.

Shin dig: A party, gathering or event.

[AB]

I remember saying to a yank one day "bloody oath" and he was in stitches.

Never heard of that saying and coud'nt stop laughing.

No idea where that comes from but he could not stop laughing...lol

[gec]

Bugger = Oh my

Buggered = No longer works or tired

I'll be buggered or bugger me = surprised or shocked

bugger it = can no longer be bothered

[gec]

The back of beyond = The middle of no where

Whoop Whoop = A town in the back of beyond

Pullin ya leg = joking

The Sticks = The Bush

Ditch or Chuck = throw

Straight up = Honest

Beating around the bush = Procrastinating

Bonza = Very good

[AB]

What.........No one has mentioned "G'day mate":smiley_thumbs_up:

[patch697]

What.........No one has mentioned "G'day mate":smiley_thumbs_up:

Yeah.... You just did ya pelican................lol

Pelican: A silly person......lol

[DX grunt]

Hit the sack......Go to bed!

Author not known

[gec]

Donk = Engine

[patch697]

Bum stick: Cam shaft

Pong box: Muffler

[patch697]

Jimmy: Super Charger

[Finly Owner]

Dead horse = Tomato Sauce
Don't know origin or author
Believe first used in Vic.

[Pitbull]

He's got a few roo's loose in the top paddock and
A stubby short of a six pack = Dumb Bastard

Bloody oath = it certainly is

Fair crack of the whip = Fair go