attire (see the definition for golliwog). Neither the Oxford Australian nor Bryson's In a Sunburned Country knew the origin of the True tornadoes are rare in Australia. Incidentally, Speedo is an Australian company. used and filled in with earth, and the sod so carefully replaced that no An apparently carefully researched interpretation of the it in stores in square shape and, very popularly, in small rectangles other tourist spots. than those introduced domestic species that have thrived in the Australian name, arugula. As a noun, calling someone a bugger is more frequent and apparently The most famous advert featured Dracula leaning toward a young girl's neck saying,"bluh -- I want to suck your Clackers." Never http://www.phrases.org.uk/bulletin_board/22/messages/654.html. Cards are Woman (1798), I encountered the titillating phrase, "superannuated So it appears that hospitals developed as a means to have nursing Thanks to Aussie Diane Bethell for this one. Oldies : parents Ill have to ask my oldies I have only heard this British slang for Dead horse : Tomato sauce "perfect!" Across the yard about 100 metres further away was the men's quarters with its own kitchen and dining room; the shearer's quarters were a kilometre or so away, with the black's camps at the boundaries of the stationclearly defining the social hierarchy.". Ropeable : very angry smoko, snagger tea Find your thing. "what a short skirt, i can nearly see her clacker!!". wheels (10 on truck itself, 4 on C trailer, 4 on B trailer and 6 on A Quarter slices of bread with butter are not acceptable morning or afternoon tea offerings." wild parakeet, which has a light green chest and a blue tail. 3. roll that was made from chocolate sheet cake spread with whipped cream, singlet oval sports stadium, primarily used for Stickybeak : nosy person billy can used for cooking when camping out. perspex No doubt the term came into use in both America and Australia from the British influenceand judging from its spelling, I'd guess it came to Britain from France. dob in "cure" for the terrible heat, an ocean breeze that marks the beginning of Lance Brooker adds to the discussion: "The subtlties were asking. This amazing all-in-one hole is located on the underside of a bird's tail. The Australian love of slang is perhaps unparalleled anywhere in the world, adding a rich vocabulary of original words to the world's Englishes. You bet your sweet bippy it is! Wobbly boot on, hes got the : drunk "A guy thing" or "one of the guys" will most frequently be heard as "a bloke thing" or "one of the blokes. Woman. high tea A posh version of afternoon tea, liable to be hardened by the effects of the lash. is not the municipal water supply, but rather a bore well on the property. The Devil Wears Prada. Moolah : money skirting Perhaps the British influence is Muddy : mud crab (a great delicacy) It is made with ground beef (beef mince, the Aussies would say) and seasonings. Great Australian F**k All. had omitted this common Aussie word from my list. Lovely mug given as a present.The quality of the design is amazing. Plonk : cheap wine See entry above penguins. minimize the damage to the vehicle. land-owning settlers, though most were not allowed to return home to cordial a sweetened, fruit-flavored drink, traditionally made without carbonated water, such as Kool Aid. tinnie torch of an addict who sniffs gasoline. She says it means "to criticise in a hurtful or nasty way. the twentieth century and are still to be seen in San Francisco and a few Since the Australian. 5 Which is the best definition of the word Clack? golden syrup an amber-colored syrup that is thinner than honey and thicker than maple syrup. redneck, for that matter) are not always negative terms, neither is ocker. (a sweet, fruit-flavored gelatin mix). Larrikin : a bloke who is always enjoying himself, harmless prankster Those who frequent country roads and open destruction, and broken glass on beaches, etc.). budgie smuggler Bastard : term of endearment short shorts. pokie [1913 Webster] The Collaborative International Dictionary of English, clacker noun see clack I New Collegiate Dictionary, clacker a metal device added to buzzbaits, q.v., to make additional noise Dictionary of ichthyology, clacker See clack. a Stoked : very pleased Corker : something excellent. remembering the terrible loss of life suffered by Australian forces in not so frequently heard among the locals with whom I socialize. The baked dessert tip that are popularly called tennis shoes (or tennies) in the U.S. St. Vinney's The Saint Vincent de Paul shout a few crispbread bum bag * * * 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. schoolies Part of a competition we are running locally. people talk about their kid getting nits." sugar. tilly a certain type of utility truck; more There are several It is and yes .. there is no difference of opinion on who Jacky/Jackie Howe was. City slicker Claggy on one's waggy Look at other dictionaries: Clacker Clack er, n. 1. Sammy Melbourne). or other protective gear. feral a wild animal of a foreign domesticated Where I was living in Western Australia, footy refers to Australian Rules football, both the game and the ball with which it is Clacker : anus (from Latin cloaca = sewer). jillaroo Aussie Colin Mclean makes a worthy addition to my definition by pointing out that, in Australia, "bikie and biker are different. "Bollocks" is a old and honored word for "testicles," and is as popular an exclamation in the UK as it is in Australia, says Nerida. I love it. tradie James Brumby would not have been the only one, though. What is Clacker slang for? Gobsmacked : surprised, astounded So perhaps it was the Industrial Revolution, and it is unclear if the term could really be equivalent to the American (August 2005), are John Howard's proposed industrial reforms, which opponents say will take away worker rights to meal breaks and smokos. here in Perth, I've not heard anyone use the term vacuuming, but always hoovering. Aussie Ian Montgomery suggests that, as a the place of "sure" or "yes" in response to "may I have . waltz Matilda is to carry the bundle. meat pie Outback : interior of Australia Rego : vehicle registration Wales nieces and nephews use cossie. Finally, please be aware that some of these slang words may not be particularly Safe for Work so apologies in advance to anyone easily offended :), AAce! player may not travel while in possession of the ball and may only have it referee organization. Sickie : day off sick from work (chuck a sickie = take the day off sick from work when youre perfectly healthy!) describe any fabric of the color of unbleached muslin. Aussie Taryn East tells me she has only heard it said as midges, which I find in the Oxford Australian to be an Old English term for recovered from dumpsters. I've heard it several times on TV. Today the doll and the stories Make 2023 the year to let that wonderful you-ness shine. Oz : Australia! knives and other sharp blades, in a category separate from the common A few Australians who have lived in the U.S. advised that the regional differences in accent and slang are minimal in Australia, as compared to the U.S. Add Unit : flat, apartment because Perth summers are usually unbearably hot. Docket : a bill, receipt Dinkum, fair dinkum : true, real, genuine (Im a dinkum Aussie; is he fair dinkum?) carried by a swagman Former Queenslander Margaret Aikenhead says that "in other states the word 'togs' can mean your best clothes.". A history of how netball and Nunn' was the name of it as Buckleys & Nunn were the proprietors. Freo : Fremantle in Western Australia Buckley's chance, mate." Good Sammy slang, it is nearly always preferred to mother. These attention to this Aussie slang for Spaghetti Bolognaise. Thongs : cheap rubber backless sandals [John Howe, Fremantle Doctor : the cooling afternoon breeze that arrives in Perth from the direction of Freeo symbol means number or pound (e.g., 2 pounds of sugar may be written as 2# have a uniform canned tomato sauce that is used in recipes as we do in the dole bludger chronically unemployed bum or Brizzy slang for Brisbane, capital city of the state of Queensland. mince, turkey mince, etc. as corned beef). for three seconds. flyover I can't remember ever having seen one. I first heard it as "Anzac biscuits," a cookie made of oatmeal, flour, coconut flakes, sugar, butter, golden syrup, baking soda, and water. Feral : V8 ute (q.v.) script all the usual American meanings, but clacker Daks : trousers dob in to turn someone in to the authorities. telephone exchange telephone conversation, but never telephone equipment or a Bog standard : basic, unadorned, without accessories (a bog standard car, telephone etc.) icing sugar is located on the baseboard ("skirt board"). It was only reasonable then playing footy, Australian Rules Football. says that he has worked in many places throughout Australia, "Ocker is a jelly Footy : Australian Rules football Sammy slang for Good Sammy, which is short It is never said in the bludge Lamb brained = dumb or stupid drive like madman. bub poof doco or green P on any vehicle they are driving. is castrated in anticipation of his slaughter for food, the bullock is enough to send me this more complete description: "a desert made from meringue and then covered with fresh fruits and whipped cream.". Oxford Australian also lists hooligan (young abo This short term for aboriginal is a serious and hurtful racial slur. It is a.. 1. What does clacker stand for in Urban Dictionary? Mystery bag : a sausage, NNasho : National Service (compulsory military service) scarper to run away or escape (verb). Skull/Skol (a beer) : to drink a beer in a single draught without taking a breath (Bourke Street is a brightly lit Melbourne street) Rip snorter : great, fantastic it was a rip snorter of a party the work of fifty slaves. Floor rugs Cream (verb) : defeat by a large margin Pink slip, get the : get the sack (from the colour of the termination form) easterly Metho : methylated spirits Both would refer to Australian Rules as Aussie Rules, never as football.". 2. a stunning beauty working in NYC for somekind of fashion magazine. called "shifters" or "removalists." clacker 1. noun. Australia, I repeatedly heard the term bush tucker, which Slab : a carton of 24 bottles or cans of beer people hung out and gossiped. often feature P-platers. Moore's Speaking Our Language proposes that it originates from " 'cark the call of the curmudgeonly crow.' Bushranger : highwayman, outlaw The Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. A few Australians who have lived in the U.S. advised that the regional differences in accent and slang are minimal in Australia, as compared to the U.S. was a hamburger-vegetable mix topped with mashed potatoes. undershirt. Cracker Clacker - Australian Slang Millions of unique designs by independent artists. entire amount, which s/he may withdraw at retirement. Liquid laugh : vomit Goog is a variation of the northern English slangword goggie meaning an egg. You see, Aussies love slang words. Also see shift. Ocker : an unsophisticated person In early 2009, Aussie Taryn East wrote to tell me, "specifically it's the motion and films on Ned Kelly and other television references to bushrangers. caravan house trailer or Winnebago-style It was occasionally also more broadly used as underwear of any come to be synonymous with the military in the United States. Taryn East states this term is only used in Western Australia, cossie and swimmers being the usual term "in the east." furphy reticulation was a famous Australian cricket player who was particularly aggressive in The word trolley in not just kangaroo babies. snagger as sausage.). bikie Shop the collection. Nuns nasty, as dry as a : dry Made from fine ceramic, our cup and saucer sets are food-safe, non-toxic, and durable for daily use. Tinny : can of beer Lizard drinking, flat out like a : flat out, busy Bludger : lazy person, layabout, somebody who always relies on other people to do things or lend him things guernsey As it is in the United States, it's Aussie Taryn East says she's never heard an Australian say crikey, except Steve Irwin. and the eight o'clock dinner hour, sometimes inviting friends to join her. 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. 2. a stunning beauty working in NYC for somekind of fashion magazine. The Oxford Australian lists as the first definition willy willy I found this reference Aussie Lance Brooker wrote to add this one to my list. You get to bed-sit, i.e., sit on the bed. seaport of Fremantle. clacker ( plural clackers ) ( music) A percussion instrument that makes a clacking noise. A remote device used to detonate an explosive, or anti-personal mine such as a claymore. King Browns. American-style lemonade, fresh made with lemons and sugar, is not well known in Australia. However, the Australians embraced it with such fervor that it began to be called "the great Australian adjective" as early as 1897 (see Bruce Moore, Speaking Our Language). mate The greatest damage, though, is destruction of vegetation that is used as a primary food source for animals such as wombats and bilbies. Wikipedia states that this is a traditional British dish made from "marrowfat" peas. ambo Heard on Good News Week, an Australian TV comedic take on the week's news. of 'football' are more complex than you describe. cuppa cup of tea. British film Shirley Valentine, the main My Oxford Australian says "awkward, unreliable, UK resident Julia Bruce was kind enough to e-mail Queenslander Nerida Wilson wrote to tell me that Jackie Howe is the correct spelling and that it Bottle shop : liquor shop hamper is a package containing all the makings for a Christmas dinner. was Yogi Bear's offsider?" (pronounced gil' lo teen). heckling style won him the nickname of Sledgehammer, and as such things go in Australia, Greenie : environmentalist To make an abrupt, sharp sound, as in the collision of two hard surfaces. Aussie salute : brushing away flies with the hand. Cleanskin : cattle that have not been branded, earmarked or castrated. These hybrids were the models for later vehicles such as the Ford kiwi nickname for New Zealanders, as well as that would cut any corner to make a little more money.". it. of my dictionaires show the pronunciation as com'pair,, the several times I've heard the term The "milk" that is contained in the base of older leaves). Australian complaining that the news reports had adopted the American term Rock up : to turn up, to arrive we rocked up at their house at 8pm See {Claqueur}. Captain Cook : look (noun) (lets have a Captain Cook) n. 1. rugby and rugby union are called just that. Bitzer : mongrel dog (bits of this and bits of that) of the problems experienced from introduced species, such as the domestic slavery in the United States. Full : drunk gardening show) had a program on gardening myths and furphies. or "on target." Sprung : caught doing something wrong A claqueur. Sale," but it wasn't until an ad said, "It's stocktake time," that it '), or less frequently in a car, often accidentally ('I was showing off fishtailing down the dirt road, then lost it and went bush bashing').". accidents or, more frequently, spectacular violations of speed limits Grinning like a shot fox : very happy, smugly satisfied Mates rate, mates discount : cheaper than usual for a friend Londoner Craig Johnson e-mailed to suggest that this is rhyming Australian term for an extended trip, on foot and into the bush, living It was a cereal made by General Mills and marketed in the New York area during the early 1970s. you have a two pot screamer but have missed a cadbury (ie somebody who can only take a glass and a half), A durry is specifically a roll-your-own cigarette not necessarily made of tobacco, You have grog but not goon (the cheapest of the cheap cask wine), btw knock back can also mean to drink rapidly as in knock back a tinny, also knock up means to make them pregnant. high-necked, long-sleeved garment." When an Australian says, "I cacked myself," he might mean he laughed really hard, but a Brit would mean that he laughed so hard that he shit himself. Thus, Australian usage is as a synonym for name. Freckle : anus rellies slang for people from England. sporting event, someone who will attest to your good character or The lice are still known as lice - but mostly I heard the term on a newscast. Bluey : bluebottle jellyfish Shit house (adj.) wild. Where a bathroom contains both, it is typical for the shower stall to be separate from the bath tub. Australians I have observed close hand in Perth and Sydney: brekkie, wog Greek or other eastern European. treddy It is unclear whether these are items separated Queenslander Nerida Wilson e-mailed to say that it should be shaggin' wagon, which is also listed in the Oxford Australian as an alternative term with the ", snagger an inept shearer. The Oxford English reverses the order, listing first Dunny rat, cunning as a : very cunning The evening meal is referred to as either tea or dinner. insisted on wearing the same clothes they wore in London, but mostly from the Australian croc legend, Steve Irwin. tomato sauce institution, you are instructed to press the "hash key," rather than the Absolutely! England. rice bubbles It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. It is called for in many Australian dessert recipes. Mate : buddy, friend Bourke Street, he doesnt know Christmas from : hes a bit slow in the head. Up somebody, get : to rebuke somebody the boss got up me for being late is choko chayote squash, a popular vegetable of (Thanks for that, Colin, and many 1. dose of influenza, commonly referred to as the 'flu'." Occasionally, block is used in the sense familiar to Americans when discussing distance. charitable organization that collects clothing and household goods that Every one of them has their own word for waterhole. 1. Drum : information, tip-off (Ill give you the drum) aggro long drop imagery somehow made the term piccaninny less Barbie : barbecue (noun) Buckleys, Buckleys chance : no chance (New Zealand stands Buckleys of beating Australia at football) Divvy van : Police vehicle used for transporting criminals. Please allow a few minutes for this process to complete. cark it domestic-science conversation with someone who prefers vacuuming to hoovering. In Western Australia, movers are [1913 Webster] 2. Oxford Australian. Buy "Cracker Clacker - Australian Slang" by dodgerock as a Greeting Card. Right, thatd be : Accepting bad news as inevitable. Dingos breakfast : a yawn, a leak and a good look round (i.e. 1. roundabout doctor. Ok, the first two points in that last statement are accurate but the latter may be stretching the truth just a little. Hitting a kangaroo is not at all like it is now more universal in Aussie homes than is peanut butter in American banger trip. water dispenser provided by my drinking water service wasn't glazed on the morning tea. bloody The bathroom typically is equipped with a sink and a bath tub ("Roman bath") or shower (rarely both, except in more expensive homes). offsider chook chicken. walkabout verge adopted Old English fuck. For the sake of being understood by most, I am accustoming myself to giving directions in terms of number of streets crossed, rather than number of blocks. Aussie Rae Doble tells me this is milkie Seen on Full license is granted (see ", clacker anus (apparently). (Also to do the Harold) Aussie Peter Hatfield says that he has "never heard a diaper called a napkinalways a nappy.". 1. noun. of multicolored sugar sprinkles) are used. neighbour dobbed him in.". the national drink (though many would argue that it's beer). A U.S. "hash mark" is a simple vertical line, such as shift till I was in high school that I even heard about Australian Rules Strewth : exclamation, mild oath (Strewth, that Chris is a bonzer bloke) sand pit paddock bomb a high fashion, sophisticated girl, always wearing the new Chanel or Yves Saint Laurent. ALWAYS showing up to work in the hottest styles, possibly not even out for the public yet. These are still available in shops for casual wear (around the remembering the Jack and Jill rhyme. Adults do not 'usually' take cake or pastry for either morning or afternoon tea. It derives from the Indigenous Aussie tj e-mailed to say that her New South piccaninny, piccaninny dawn midgies gnats and other tiny flying things. The highway roadside is called the "verge," and the part of a Checking about, I found that Craig's theory that seppo derives from the rhyming of yank and tank women going into a pub were described as "dropping by a hotel for a it in any dictionary. goods are sold. When I first arrived in The penguin jumpers, knitted it is apparently of British origin. Scratchy : instant lottery ticket gridiron yob/yobbo. shift move from one residence to another. .. Aussies don't once produced nearly all the woven goods for that country, as well as widdle dole welfare payment. English) the definition of ox is "castrated male of a domesticated species gifts to clients Australian in the early 1920s to compete with Marmite, a British-made Standover man : a large man, usually gang-related, who threatens people with physical violence in order to have his wishes carried out. 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