Starkers To be naked; wearing your birthday suit Sad its hardly used any more! Shout = Next round of drinks Or, if you like, just call your friends aboganwhen they are acting weird. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Sad its hardly used any more! Yacka work; usually hard yacka I recently visited the Furphy museum in Shepparton, which is fascinating. everything going bad Dinky Di grub food. Spot on Flamin heck! There are a couple of others Id clarify. Sanger = Sandwich Im sick of the strollout, I want to get vaccinated already.. Going Off: really busy OR a person losing their temper and shouting OR food turned sour On his way to the harbor the spy realized he was being tailed so he gave them the flick.. Brekkie The most important meal of the day, "brekkie" means breakfast. This Australian slang word means to be sick. This train of thought is precisely how hip folks in the '80s came up with the cruel slang phrase "bag your face." Example: "I have so many zitsI should just bag my face." E.g: Yo, Anna! To dob someone in is to tattle on someone or inform on their behavior and actions. If something is dinkum in Australia that means its true or genuine. Lairy Ive never heard anyone say that in Queensland. Old fart = old person or elderly To make a quid is to earn a living in Australian slang. duzz buzz, have a cigarette.. oh pull the other one, exaggerated story or lies Bunch of fives = Fist Gnarly = really awsome or something you really like If your trip to Australia is a bit hectic and you only have a few days to pack everything in, you might use this expression to say youre busy. My yellow oval-shaped sunnies compliment my summer highlights.. Australians today are mixed races more so than yesteryear so there is a lot of slang that was not around in earlier years. Root -to root is to have sex. Yeah, tight as in right outta this list of 25+ bitchin' alternatives 80s slang for cool! The word mate was held high in earlier years, Mate was the best friend the one that stood by you through thick and thin.People use this terminology freely to day with no substance of the meaning Avo - avocado. Chrissie is Australian slang for Christmas! Not sure what is a bobby, as we call a barbecue a barbie. Treacle Beak/ any gadabout poking their nose into other peoples business, not used very much nowadays more likely to use Sticky Beak. An essential item if youre sunbaking, sunnies are sunglasses. ! You can use it to refer to people who have literally died, however its pretty crude and tasteless and could be offensive depending on who youre talking to and the context, so to be safe Id stick to inanimate objects. Dogs eye wiv Dead Orse/=Beef/Meat Pie with Tomarda sauce That and Hungry Jacks for Burger King. You right mate? Bloody Oath, budgie smugglers really is just guys wearing speedos When people used to smuggle birds they would stuff them into tight underpants this is where it comes from ;P. Really? ace - the top; the best. The tune is about a proud Aussie man who travels the world, interacting with people - to Men At Work, this song is about . Stunned Mullet Drop-kick an idiot. To knock something is to criticize something in Australia. Walkers and Turners/ Unemployed on the hunt for a job, walk around with nothing worthwhile to do, walking down one Street, and turn down the next. When I saw the size of the insects outside my room, I was grateful for the fly wire.. Chuck a lefty/righty: driving directions, turn left/right Maccas is always used. Charter boat..? Cactus is used for dead. Or ducks nuts! Not the full quid = Intellectually challenged A rollie is slang for a hand-rolled cigarette, popular in Australia. This useful invention helps locals and guests alike survive in Australia, and is the Australian name for a window screen. In Australian vernacular, a dobber is a tattletale. Gday mate. mate you need to fix this, The last sentence of the article mentions mate: To party excessively. "Shaddap You Face" by Joe Dolce Music Theatre 8 weeks, 1980 It doesn't get much more Australian than this novelty tune. Established in 1894 by Simeon Simpson, DAKS produces luxury clothing and accessories for both men and women. Drop the aitch off of any word beginin with a H/h; Horse= Orse; House= Owse etc The term for Aussie slang and pronunciation is strine, and it is often characterized by making words as short as possible; the story goes it developed by speaking through clenched teeth to avoid. paninaro. Wanka what a wanka meaning idiot If youre planning a trip to Oz anytime soon, its important to become accustomed to the local lingo. pushie or pushbike ? I shouted to myself as I riffled through the kitchen cupboards.. As in, Dawn was really good at her job. Anyway, as an ardent Scrabble player, this list will certainly come in handy, as lots of Aussie slang words (without translation) have recently been added to the word lists. With its endless horizons, exciting new foods like Vegemite and Fairy Bread, and fantastic wildlife, Australia is a feast for the imaginative and adventurous spirit within us all. To Skull a beer is derived from the the Scandinavian word Skol, like cheers or Heres to you, a toast when you drink with somone. Shutterstock The evocative interjection Strewth, for instance, is a remnant of an early modern fashion that fell out of use in England. digby One of my all time favourites. Facey is the Australian term for the ever-popular Facebook. Strewth = Exclamation of suprise Paris End Top end of Collins St (In the CBD) Piece of piss : easy task. Puffed = breathing hard, out of breath Your update nails it perfectly Or Learn about some Australian Animals (A-Z list with pictures and facts), Check out this awesome blog have been looking at. PC. Not pronounced how are you going? Which requires an answer. Really enjoyed the list. Totally Tubular This one is so, classically, 80's! The bloody mongrel bit me!, You might refer to a person as a mongrel, but the meaning depends on the context. root means sex like i had a real nice root last night ay meaning i had some really good sex last night yeah?, ute truck The list of number 1 singles by Australian artists during the 80s is just as diverse, with 23 different tracks reaching the pinnacle of the ARIA chart that decade. Some of the phrases posted are also Cockney rhyming slang, such as Frog and Toad for road. I like it, especially bcoz it has contained the valuable guide.This is something really helpful. No wuckas the full explanation is that its short for no wuckin furries, which is a humorous and slightly more polite way to say no f*ckin worries. Who knows that the words we call slang today may become part of the regular English someday and may come into writing as well. Crocodile Dundee had a gonk. Darwin stubby Maybe you call it a thingummyjig or maybe in your house its known more as a whatsit. It may have been used behind the scenes, as people were not so outspoken they had more respect for people around them, #36 is not acceptable slang between anyone its an insult dont use it, Maggot bag meat pie Agree that rooted can mean tiredness. bludger: cadger If an Australian says this to you it means theyre willingyou bet!, Will you come to the dance with me Friday? Reckon!, I heard your rellies are visiting from O.S.. Heaps you missed dunno if ya know most the slanglike a terrier=never gives up .pull your head inmongrel can mean a few things like if someone is a beast at footy they can be a mongrel in a good waysame as grouse I think its spelt that in Victoria they use that as great,cool,awsome,but you made a good list,keep it going. Gday love heres a few extra ones for ya Already knew most of these but you could me with a few, What about the word Chockers full up or the road is completely filled with cars, chuck a blocky- similiar to a U-ie except wider going round a block, also used when searching for a house or place, Are you all actually Australian Thanks. Think rhymes for a secondthats the key to understanding what Australians mean when they use this phrase to denote taking a look. Whether youre dreaming of visiting Australia, have just arrived or have been in this gigantic island of paradise for a while, there are a few Australian slang words that you should learn to help you get through day to day life. But never got chance to be station in Australia. I use a lot of these and I have my own list too. avocado-avo. A word a male would use, something not as crude as say, Shes the dogs boxxocks at her job. The word stonkered encapsulates exhaustion, confusion and defeat for Australians. Randomly shout out "Schwing!" If they stare at you like you're having a mental collapse, they're probably one of those darned Millennials. Ive lived in FNQ for 30+ years around some dinky die blokes, and came to know being rooted as being very tired; as well as have a root as having sex. Nice Kate. Aggro - aggressive. We've compiled a list of 40 of the most common Australian slang terms so you can become an expert in speaking Aussie. She questioned ..what is this doof, doof, doof?.. Or being locked out of the house by the wife after too many hours in a pub. Pissed off can also mean there just really annoyed, not just drunk, Tinny may be a area or state saying, like grouse in Victoria meaning great. Lets go somewhere else, this beach is full of shark biscuits.. Thank you very much for this information. What Americans consider shrimp we call prawns, In the ACT, potato cakes are more commonly referred to as scallopsa term more commonly used in the surrounding area. crack a fat The Outback is the rural area beyond Australias cities. Great. Zonked, cooking with gas, ya larrakin, argy bargy, kark it - Freethinkers Anonymous, Head Office: 477 Kent St Sydney NSW 2000. Word Document File. Ace means good and the word bulk just acts as an intensifier meaning very good. It can mean a group of people (not necessarily a nefarious group!) Nice. The spy stealing Australian secrets was given the drum that someone had dobbed him in and managed to stow away on a boat out of Australia.. Fisho/ usually in outback populaces a bloke that does a run of the local publicans establishments with a trailer of seafood on ice. All my friends are surfies, but I dont know how to swim.. When I found the boys in the kitchen eating the cake Id just baked for our wedding, I gave them an earbashing., You may know this term as expensive, but Australians prefer the shorter exy., Buying dinner for the whole office was exy.. The 'Ducks nuts' possibly is derived from the British 'Dogs bollocks', another express. Kegga Redhead (Same as Ranga, specific to Berwick) Mongrel actually means a mixed breed or stray dog. Like I was rooting around in the draw Rooted also means the thing is finished does no0t work anymore The sex term came out in the 60s. Its none of your bizzo what I was doing at midnight in the graveyard.. Usually fairly cheap. Derro/=A derelict remnant of a former man, usually in reference to a homeless drunkard or petrol/glue sniffer Reg Grundies Undies This term refers to Australia and New Zealand; theres no better way to sound like a local than to use the locals term for where youre heading! You missed rightio meaning ok Eu vou definitivamente volta. Someone who is a bit wacky. as well as a group of kangaroos! sausages, exist, whereas in Australia shrimps dont theyre known as prawns! Pineapple $50 Note Clearing the land to build the farm was hard yakka.. Bloody tyres rooted etc. This is an important one to know. Some phrases can be a bit more difficult to work out than the abbreviations Australians use. Arvo - an afternoon. I heard slangs like Bobs your uncle and Rain check . Number 9 isnt correct, we call them togs, not bathers or swimsuits lol. Youre not livin in a cattle truck mate Pull your head in. Find yourself hungry in Australia? Julia Robinson, editor of the Australian National Dictionary Centre, says while it's chiefly a US term, it's also used in Australia, particularly in surfing contexts. If you add this 80's slang term to your personal dictionary, you can use it to describe someone attractive, bold, or gutsy. It means very thirsty. jatz cracker (biscuts) but also refers male appendage(his nuts). Other phrases Ive heard. It provides a unique, up-to-date vocabulary that people can use to talk about phenomena in their daily lives in ways dictionary English doesn't allow. Bloke strewth!! The 1980s were Australia's golden age: an era of big hair and big personalities in sport and politics. Some of these are also used in various other English speaking countries as well with the same or very similar meanings. ? 1. Copy and paste the following HTML into your website code: Bloody oath yes or its true. Its your bog standard refrigerator, nothing fancy.. Part of a new iteration of Australian slang phrases, iso is short for isolationa common occurrence during the pandemic while traveling. It is also incorporated in the idiom of the valley girl way of speaking. Havent heard anyone use rooted as tired before. I took a trip Down Under last winter and I cant wait to get back this fall.. Fair go, mate. A Walker and Turner. Established in 1894 by Simeon Simpson, DAKS produces luxury clothing and accessories for both men and women. They were trying to bignote themself by name-dropping all the famous people theyd worked with., If youre swamped with work or running from one thing to the next you could tell your Australian friend that youre as busy as a cat burying sh*t., I havent had a moment to put my feet up all week, Ive been as busy as a cat burying sh*t with this new job.. Keep up the good work. No worries, shell be right mate Its not a problem, everything will be okay! Dry as a dead dingos donger. If you get your seasons mixed up on your trip Down Under and are underdressed, you might need to sleep with a hottie in your bedthat is, a hot water bottle. Hed come down with the flu and ran to the bathroom to chunder.. Nina. Thanks so much! Fair Dinkum = Honesty!, Really? As well as carked it. Im trying to find a real vernacular aussie word meaning good at . Julia Robinson, editor of the Australian National Dictionary Centre, says while it's chiefly a US term, it's also used in Australia, particularly in surfing contexts. Bloke. Know all of these and use them in my own language much to the amusement of my non Australian friends and colleagues. Gday mate! pommy shower Cut and Shut/= Originally an automotive term, but can refer to a woman as having her womb removed/ or her tubes tied. Make sure you visit the Outback while youre in Australia.. ? Of course, the UFO crash happened out in the bush so no one was around to see it.. 125 Australian Slang Words & Phrases A Cold One - Beer Accadacca - How Aussies refer to Australian band ACDC Ankle Biter - Child Arvo - Afternoon ( S'Arvo - this afternoon!) Australians use this phrase to talk about someone whos boasting about themselves, exaggerating their achievements, or displaying their wealth in a showy way. Razoos money Hate change, being too serious, and political correctness glad wrap cling wrap bodacious - righteous, as in . This harmonious slang term refers to sweatpants. To fossick is to search for something or to rummage about in search of a doovalacky. There are also dictionaries for slang language available online. A fruit loop is slang for a fool in Australia. I enjoyed this article. He hit the frog and toad back in 85all we get are postcards at Chrissie.. Grandpa made my favorite dish for dinner: spag bol with feta cheese on top.. Freakin hell expression of disgust. Veggies is a sweet way of saying vegetables in Australian slang. To go bushwalking is to go hiking. In the bolocky same as above Im a Yank who lived in UK a bit. Who cares about yer hands mate. A classic dinner around the world, spag bol is Australias way of saying spaghetti bolognese. Dodgy not quite right choof Ive met heaps of overseas visitors over the past 12 years as a Park Ranger and not one of them has ever heard the term D & M as in a deep and meaningful conversation or serious conversation at a social gathering They all think its a great term Their other favourites are dag and galah. If its their shout theyre going to be paying. CBD Central Business District or main part of city (Not sure if this is slang, but whenever I say CBD outside Aus nobody knows what Im talking about) It means wood/forest. Suggestion: inclusion of the word, flog?? Fly on the wall-when an conversation some one peeks in and listens and looks. It describes what geologists call an Oxbow Lake (look it up). True blue genuinely Australian inny (south Aus west coast) short for isnt it, deadly inny I eat brekkie every morning before sunup.. A spunk can be used to refer to a good-looking man or woman. Rubber=eraser. or if you dont agree and want to be slightly sarcastic you say yeh nah in a low tone or if you agree you can say nah yeh lol, all a bit out dated i reckon , need to upgrade to this century man. Bush telly is what youll want to call the campfire when youre camping in the Outback. shaggin wagon, big car with lay down back seat or bed in back! Be carefull Do his/her block= get angry When I first came to Australia. Buckleys chance = No hope Dandy Suburb of Dandenong "I eat brekkie every morning before sunup." 2. Class and Culture Muso - a musician. Tinny as a boat, not sure about that one. Im really surprised you dont have shrimp on a bobby on here!! This phrase is used to congratulate Australians on a job well done. Outbacks outback. Gday mate, party at Dons tonight, bring a plate!. bottle-o (Bottle shop / off license) servo (garage / service station). Flick the bails lets call it a day Traffic was held up for hours by the road train blocking the frog and toad.. If you are new, you'd be lost in no time. I have a lot of mates that thought me a lot about Australia and its culture. I thought it was out of print!, This reassuring Australian slang phrase means Itll be alright., No matter what you hear in the news about aliens, Im certain shell be right.. Are you having a go. Wang Wangaratta In the dead of night she heard a strange noise, so she went downstairs to have a Captain Cook.. Gas means it's all fine. His sayings were never ending. The journos struggled to balance their broadcasts between the news about the UFO and the news on the escaped spy.. But despite not having quite the established vernacular some other countries and cultures may boast, Australian slang words have become globally adored. 1. But Julia Robinson from the Australian National Dictionary Centre says these Australian currency words are now dated. It means friend, and can be used not only with friends but acquaintances and strangers as well. Aussie slang varies from state to state, so not every one will agree on some definitions. If an Australian is stocked then theyre extremely pleased about something. By the way pissed off is not annoyed its more like Angry. Righty: if not being directed to take a right or chuck a right, it is to do the right thing, do a good deed This vivid piece of slang denotes someone new to surfingbeware! We drove 15 clicks just to see the crowd that had assembled at the mention of UFOs.. As we found out that day in NSW they call it a double or Ill double yah . 80+ Awesome Australian Slang Words To Know G'day mate, ya ready for some Aussie slang words and phrases? When shed finished lecturing the boys, Grandma called me a fruit loop for how Id raised them.. This slang word conveys nonstop talk or nagging, and can also denote a lecture or scolding. Shell be apples. After the spy left Australia, his apartment was fossicked by the police.. Squizz having a gander. You gotta know the context! In New South Wales, they are usually referred to as scallops or potato scallops, however the term potato cakes is used across the southern states of Victoria, Tasmania, Western Australia and known in South Australia as a potato fritter. dont ask for a napkin to wipe off your face! I met my wife by cracking onto her at the restaurant where she worked.. Some are just Barry McKenzie joke slang, but not in real use. Every Sunday he sits on his front porch and drinks with the flies.. If you are visiting Australia for the first time, you will be surprised with how fast Aussies talk and the number of slang words they use in daily conversations. Indeed, rooted denotes tiredness. heavy or full bag Meaning: (Noun): A thoroughly 80's insult that means someone is an idiot. Barrack- to follow/root for a particular sports team. The 1990s saw the craze of a show called Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. According to an upcoming Australian documentary entitled Do It Ourselves Culture, the word doof was first said back in 1993 by a furious German lady by the name of Helga as a means of describing the music of local Sydney dance act, Non Bossy Posse, who were performing at 600 King St, Newtown. You must be joking! togs swimwear I just call it a boat. Every day I pack myself a sanger of pickle and peanut butter for lunch. Some of the slang terms are also only used in certain parts of Australia and not others. Funky: Another way of saying "that's cool". Chaddy Chadstone Shopping Centre Youre tripping! Or You be tripping! bitchin' - amazing; not whining or griping at all. spliff Strides is another word for daks aka pants! I always assumed its because a penis in a tight environment looks like the shape of a small trapped bird! A Yank might think theyre all from Oz, but many are from the UK. As in, "F##k mate, that's the ducks nuts". Its top notch! For example howyagoin mate!. An Esky was the brand name of big portable container used to keep food or drink cool. When I looked into the story about the UFO crash I realized it was all a porky pie.. This word was first used in the late 1960s. Ridgey Didge = Authentic, truth DAKS is a holder of 3 Royal Warrants; representing a long standing relationship with the Royal Family and the outstanding quality of its products. Plonk = Wine If youre struggling changing over from miles to kilometers, take the challenge a step further and use the Australian term for a kilometer. If you see someone cute on your trip to Australia and you want to make a move, you may want to crack onto them, aka hit on them. Ive was in Australia about 10 years ago and bought a sticker sheets called Aussie Lingo! Aussies would laugh at the word root in this context (see above). Groovy: A good idea. Usually sherry or brown muscat. While it can be used in a positive context, such as "thrilled, stoked", it can also mean "confuse, intimidate someone". Pearler = beautiful day Gday mate, I was wondering if you have any units available?. When you leave Australia youll be heading O.S.short for overseas! Like many other ling in the 80s, it originated in surfer slang. If youre really stuck but want to seem as though youre beginning to learn some of the local Australia language the lingo if you will, always say hello by saying Gday and always add mate to the end of every sentence. Boondy: chuck a boondy, throw a dirt bomb/ compacted dirt shaped like a rock that dissipates upon impact Your email address will not be published. Ankle biter small child It is an abbreviation as such, and not a full word. The dog house, you pissed ya missus off and your sleeping on the couch Shaggers back Too much rooting. | ARELS, Pingback: How to Backpack Australia Like a Pro | Backpacker Travel, Pingback: Incredible Facts That Will Make You Want To Visit Australia Fortune Tracker, Pingback: Incredible Facts That Will Make You Want To Visit Australia - Far and Away Places, Pingback: Tips for Traveling To Australia - Two Traveling Texans, Pingback: Australian Slang / Apelidos Tayane Australia 2019, Pingback: What Every First-Time Tourist To Australia Needs To Know | Sofia in Australia, Pingback: A checklist of UX writing terms for time-poor humans - Laura Luck Hobart UX Writer, Pingback: Driving In Vain. (Are) You having a laugh (are ya)? Check out our Top 20 Reunion Albums here Read more: Top 20 80s collaborations 18 Corinne Herms: Si La Vie Est Cadeau Two of the decade's seven foreign-language Eurovision winners managed to score a minor UK hit while still keeping their original lyrics intact. The name became a generalization for any such device. But if you are meaning that something rather than someone is excellent or top notch you could try; "the ducks nuts". I have heard it used get me tinny from the fridge luv Ave a root. These words are used to talk about kissing passionately. BTW, I remember it as mad as a cut snake, and grouse is definitely Victorian A vejjo is a vegetarianuseful to know when traveling to Australia. Mags = alloy wheels The bush can mean the outback / country in the right context. Under the pump = feeling stressed or on a deadline. I feel like Im surrounded by tall poppies here yet I dont know what to do with my life.. Flat out like a lizard drinkin, busy Hey mate, did you bring a pair of thongs?. #89 Its not so your hands dont get cold while your drinkingFor Petes Sake Its so your beer stays cold, yer Drongo. Hi! 5.0. Salmon $20 note, Footy is sometimes reduced to Foody in some parts of Australia Footy = Foody, You forgot to mention CAPSICUM red pepper . Below, we've compiled some of the more fun and interesting slang coinages. Got- past tense of get. Psych - this one has a few meanings. Tommy Rot/= British BS/lies/propaganda; also reference to British standards of class distinction/protocols/etiquette Good vibes: Positive energy. So if your car broke down, you could technically say, The cars carked it. However it sounds a little funny, so wed refer to a component of the car, like, The engines carked it. Although I guess you could say, Did you hear about how The Large Hadron Collider completely carked it? but that still sounds a little off. You got it arse about you drongo A stubby holder is to prevent your hands from warming the beer. Me mate Blue wont be impressed at all about that! awh ikr mate they are just so attractive and its just ace ! I think the video below perfectly illustrates this unique way of speaking Australian! ! i.e: South Africans would understand a lot of these, our own slang / colloquialisms are similar. This is because for some weird reason Australians like to shorten every word and then add a vowel to the end of it e.g. How can you have missed ute? Context of someone pleasuring themselves: I really need to flog, its been too long Now youve learnt some Australian slang and phrases why not try some typical Aussie Food? PO Box Q139, QVB Sydney NSW 1230. Hairy Eyeball: Somebody looking at you suspiciously or . Buggered = Exhausted The Australian version of not my cup of tea, this expression is used to express when something is not to your liking. o guia nele ou algo. Hard to remember appropriate feminine slang 'Bruce bailed' = Bruce isn't going to turn up. She was gobsmacked to discover that the strange noise downstairs was an alien fossicking through her fridge!. Whats the John Dory? As far as Im concerned, anyone who believes the news about the UFO has kangaroos loose in the top paddock.. Rice Burners/= Cheap and nasty Japanese/Asian cars/vehicles, also can be referred to as Cocoa Tins. It means excellent. All our resources are free and mapped to the Australian Curriculum. But if they laugh or cringe, in some way acknowledging the reference, you've identified a bona fide '90s kid. If an Australian is angry, you could say that theyre mad as a cut snake, although you may want to be careful who hears you! As an aside, it would be fair to say, a majority of blokes down the beach would usually Boardies or Boardshorts, unless they were in some type of event like lifesaving or swimming. Or someone is stirring trouble and hurling insults A Lappy could be a laptop computer, but the more common meaning would be Lap dance from a stripper. franger In Aussie slang it refers to casual wear trousers. In some American, urban, subcultures you may hear: If youre sprung, youve been caught doing something wrong in Australia. Runners / joggers = sports shoes I was doing a little googling on this particular topic and came across a website, called the Australian slang dictionary. Grouse: Good. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potato_cake Flat out like a lizard drinking Good crack similar to Scots Irish and English just a bit more childish. Marks right. Example: "Leroy is an airhead, but I still love him." Amped. Originally a Bludger was an accepted description of a man who lived off the earnings of prostitutes that he controlled. Do I Look Like I Give A F*&K, The word rooting or rooted around comes from way back and went off the boil back in the 60.s 92 Stubby Holder Used so your hands dont get cold when holding your beer! Definitely tinny or can doesnt matter what drink it is a long as its in a can. Fuelie or Fuely/=Petrol Bowser. Somewhere I heard when you curse (or im not even sure if thats a curse) yourself, you go: Bly me! . By Thomas Moore Devlin August 27, 2021 It can be hard to really understand a decade until it's long over. A lot of non Aussies would definitely not get a lot of these terms, even Maccas as Mcdonalds sounds a bit far off. Tastes like cats piss really bad beer Shepp City of Shepparton Your oldies in Australia are your parents. The point is which lingo is commonly used in oz. If an Australian is vegging out, theyre relaxingand you should, too! the British used this as well. Also most of the information is wrong. If youre hungry for brekkie you may bog in. This expression denotes digging into a meal with enthusiasm. Up the duff = Pregnant mad as a snake Extremely versatile word for your vocab. Cant bleeve it. lol, What about Ledge, its an abbreviation but commonly used as oz slang!