People from different part of the world have their own way to say things. Even though Australians speak English, like British & Americans, there are some words or slang which are unique to people from the country.
In this post, I’ll share some slang of the most common slang you might find in Australia. Let’s start!
- US: Cup of coffee | AU: Cuppa
Example: Would you like any sugar in your cuppa?
- US: Biscuit | AU: Biccie
Example: The best way to start your day is with a glass of warm milk and some biccie.
- US: Breakfast | AU: Breakkie
Example: Do you prefer chicken porridge or nasi uduk for breakkie?
- US: Afternoon | AU: Arvo
Example: It’s a very tiring day. Let’s have an arvo nap.
- US: Umbrella | AU: Brolly
Example: Always keep a brolly with you wherever you go. Especially in the raining season.
- US: Sunglasses | AU: Sunnies
Example: Oversized sunnies are trending now thanks to Syahrini.
- US: Track pants | AU: Tracky dacks
Example: Rihanna seems to like this green tracky dacks a lot.
- US: Convenience store | AU: Milk bar
Example: Let’s go to a milk bar and grab something to eat.
- US: Chocolate | AU: Choccie
Example: I really should stop eating so much choccie.
- US: Candy | AU: Lollies
Example: I don’t mind living off lollies, but my dentist wouldn’t approve.
- US: Guy | AU: Bloke
Example: Despite his attitude, he turned out to be a very nice bloke.
- US: Girl | AU: Bird
Example: She’s one of the most determined bird you might ever find on TV.
- US: Flip flops, sandals |AU: Thongs
Example: Somebody left these thongs outside. Are they yours?
- US: Lipstick | AU: Lippy
Example: I always keep at least one lippy in my purse.
- US: Gas station | AU: Servo
Example: Fortunately we found a servo in time. I almost ran out of petrol.
Alright! There goes 15 Australian slang you might want to know, especially if you’re planning to go to Australia.
Compiled and written by @miss_qiak for @EnglishTips4U on Wednesday, September 28, 2016
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