Aussie Slang.

So since I have been In Australia I have been getting made fun of because of my lack of knowledge of Australian Slang and their meanings. Its pretty funny actually because I am almost clueless but I am trying my best to implement all of their slang into my daily vocab so I’m not such a Canadian here!

Here is some Aussie Slang and their meanings:

Chrissie – Christmas

Yute – Truck

Banana Bender – Someone from Queensland

Bathers – Swimsuit

How you going? – How are you?

Barbie – Barbeque

Hoon- Idiot

Tracky Dacks – Track Pants

Snag – Sausage

Chewie – Chewing Gum

Give it a burl – Try it

Away with the pixies - Daydreaming

Ankle Biter - Small child

Good onya - Good job; Well done

Happy as Larry - Very happy

To hit the turps - Go on a drinking binge

Hard Yakka – Hard Work

Lippy – Lipstick

Liar – Show off

He’s got tickets on himself – He thinks he’s the greatest

Have a yarn – Talk to someone

Trolley – Shopping Cart

Flat – Apartment; house

Lift – Elevator

Making Tea – Making a meal

Spa – Hot Tub

Just up the road or around the corner – You’ll be walking along way

Mate – Friend

Note – Paper Money

Toilet- Washroom

Washroom – Laundry Room

Macca’s – McDonalds

Mobile – Cell phone

I’ll give you a ring – I’ll call you

Lemonade – Sprite

Arvo - afternoon

Throwing a Bash - Having a party
Sunnies - Sunglasses