Bail out : depart, usually angrily : Exclamation of delight or as a reaction to good news fanny a woman's crotch, but at the same level of crudity as the slang pussy. park need not be round to be called an oval - indeed, it may only be a
shagwagon/shaggin' wagon "panel van fitted out for sleeping
crown jewels
says that he has worked in many places throughout Australia, "Ocker is a
Boogie board : a hybrid, half-sized surf board disturbance of the surface can be observed'" (p. xxxv). deduction. golden syrup an amber-colored syrup that is thinner than honey and thicker than maple syrup. Thanks to Michael Miedecke from Queensland for contributing this: "I have always referred to a 750m beer bottle as a Tallie. used on television, it has been pronounced com'per. shonky
[NB: Rugby was invented at Rugby School, which, Wikipedia tells me, "is one of the most famous and one of the most expensive schools" in England.] An Insight into Coupons and a Secret Bonus, Organic Hacks to Tweak Audio Recording for Videos Production, Bring Back Life to Your Graphic Images- Used Best Graphic Design Software, New Google Update and Future of Interstitial Ads. Full : drunk bush uncultivated rural land that has been
and the eight o'clock dinner hour, sometimes inviting friends to join her. Aussie Taryn East noticed that I
For example, someone might remark that you seem to be in really good spirits. residential yard between the street and sidewalk, or about the first five
Dog : unattractive woman A remote device used to detonate an explosive, or anti-personal mine such as a claymore. Snag : a sausage In the U.S. digger member of the Australian armed forces. In North America, the American Indians some years ago expressed a preference to be called Native Americans, a more accurate label. Brekkie is, of course,
is one word; I originally listed it as net ball. 2013. Ute : utility vehicle, pickup truck, VVedgies : vegetables The Outback Dictionary What does Clacker mean in Australia? Rapt : pleased, delighted Shop N/ at the Amazon Dining & Entertaining store. But then I heard from Tiffany@asktiff.com, and she
Also
were, from the rear. The term was coined by
Budgie smugglers : mens bathing costume Lollies : sweets, candy However, the Oxford
Aussie Taryn East adds, "more specifically, an inbred, lower class,
professional competence, i.e., a reference listed on your employment
(Though I had thought the word Ozian to be my original contribution to Aussie slang, a recent Internet search revealed that the term Ozian is routinely used in reference to characters in The Wizard of Oz and, in at least one case, it was used as a double entendre for both Oz folk and Aussie folk. straight on that spelling. tornado. Up oneself : have a high opinion of oneself hes really up himself As well, I hear it in
scarper to run away or escape (verb). This suggests that, while a steer
and pastries (or even sandwich halves), as well as a sweet or two. I saw signs for "Stocktake Clearance" and "Stocktake
Australian English, without being thought of as disparaging or insulting,
jelly
The local Bottle shop has a section of their Fridge with Tallie on the front to indicate the various large bottles of 750 and European size large bottles." participants in the events classified in the U.S. as track and field. smash in addition to the usual meanings, an
shout a round / shout a few / shout a few rounds buy rounds of drinks. milkie/milko milkman. cattle for slaughter was called a fiddler. * * * 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. Crow eater : a person from South Australia (According to Wikipedia, also called
in Bill Bryson's In a Sunburned Country. Duchess : sideboard I have also heard it called a
Noun. (or British?) billy can used for cooking when camping out. tilly a certain type of utility truck; more
But there is no 'Aboriginal language.' mail, or Internet orders. Rage : party A maneuver where a male pulls his pants down while in a standing position (generally to the ankles), lifts his shirt with one hand, and expeditiously thrusts his hips back and forth in a swinging motion. ceramic Black or White mugs has a premium hard coat that provides crisp and vibrant color reproduction sure to last for years. When the outlet is not in
seppo
children and infants; also the baby's room (nursery) in a home. bowser
maggot bag meat pie. Nuns nasty, as dry as a : dry Blue : fight (he was having a blue with his wife) [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. 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
pokie
Piss : beer. Sell your art Login Signup. about on wheels. Grundies : undies, underwear (from Reg Grundy, a television person) Sickie : day off sick from work (chuck a sickie = take the day off sick from work when youre perfectly healthy!) used and filled in with earth, and the sod so carefully replaced that no
used in reference to traffic circles and the circular, curbed barriers
U.S., however, each state has its own driver-licensing laws. Cark it : to die, cease functioning Billy : teapot. often feature P-platers. paddock bomb
another in order to break focus on the play. dole
of Mother England. hash key "#" key on a telephone. 1 became $2 when Australia converted to decimal currency], RRack off : push off! too. doll says nothing to indicate prejudice, unless it can be interpreted to
In the budget category, you might find the Cadbury Pick and Mix (chocolates) for $4 or the Tricks and Jokes (trick cockroaches and flies, invisible ink, and so forth) for $6. not a positive development in the public conscience, that put an end to
Cubby house : Small, usually timber, house in the garden used as a childrens plaything. Once properly prodded, you are free to express your excitement and toot your own horn. species. of astonishment" and "euphemism for Christ." cos
Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. mob of cars; (3) "my mob," meaning my family, tribe, community,
Bushranger : highwayman, outlaw Part of a competition we are running locally. ), stuffed ruined. I suppose Bill Bryson came up with the best and least controversial definition: waterhole. you have a two pot screamer but have missed a cadbury (ie somebody who can only take a glass and a half), A durry is specifically a roll-your-own cigarette not necessarily made of tobacco, You have grog but not goon (the cheapest of the cheap cask wine), btw knock back can also mean to drink rapidly as in knock back a tinny, also knock up means to make them pregnant. Aussie Taryn East writes to tell me that, in Aussie pet shops, a moggie
Across the yard about 100 metres further away was the men's quarters with its own kitchen and dining room; the shearer's quarters were a kilometre or so away, with the black's camps at the boundaries of the stationclearly defining the social hierarchy.". Slab : a carton of 24 bottles or cans of beer tend to be smaller and limit their damage to a relatively small area. ($), Shipping cost: Accept no substitutes! A bit later, Aussie Peter Hatfield commented: "Port is used in northern New South Wales and Queensland for a suitcase, and particularly for a school bag (also called a school port). Bikie is someone who rides with a motorcycle gang whilst a biker is someone who rides a motorcycle.". is usually a batter that separates in cooking to form at least three
Brekkie : breakfast Ripper : great, fantastic it was a ripper party brumby wild horse. sticky tape
Deadset : true, the truth mutt kitty. Crack a fat : get an erection Laurie
gnat. Thus, it does not necessarily mean to flirt, but to favorably impress. roo
Definitions listed in the Oxford Australian include a traditional
Today the doll and the stories
whitefella white man. Cup, a program on pom-bashing stated that POM is an acronym for Prisoners
cordial
gridiron
concession
GAFA (pron. worker or simply a hobo. Docket : a bill, receipt Aussie Taryn East talks
P stands for "provisional." Anzac Originally a term for the Australian New Zealand Army Corps of World War I, it has become an adjective for any number of things relating to that war. Society, a Catholic charity; also the name of their shops where donated
Taryn
Royal Shows are held in a number of countries that were once British colonies and are patterned after the Royal Show held in Britain by the Royal Agricultural Society of England from 1839 through 2009. jelly gelatin dessert (equivalent to Jello). Aussie Taryn East says she's never heard an Australian say crikey, except Steve Irwin. Jojo also pointed out that men also play netball. boomer
doctor or sometimes just the doctor. Fair suck of the sav! used for old and discarded stuff such as white goods or broken furniture. another being (human or otherwise). Lair it up : to behave in a brash and vulgar manner quite some time." Australian miliary troops in general, just as GI (government issue) has
I saw a
Morning tea and afternoon tea
the course of their lives), hit a kangaroo. their employers pay into their superannuation fund, or pension fund, just
The term is used more generally to designate a package of any sort
Exy : expensive, F Root (verb and noun) : synonym for f*ck in nearly all its senses: I feel rooted; this washing machine is rooted; (s)hes a good root. "works with a minion of clackers", See trendy, sophisticated, stylish, stunning, gorgeous, chanel. The ball looks similar to a U.S. football, but is larger and is not fully
condition. spot on
basket. Read all about its history and popularity at http://www.vegemite.com.au/index.cfm?fuseaction=vegemiteDiscovery.welcome. modest slices. chocko American Amanda Napier reports that her
The roo bar is bigger than any front bumper I've ever
2013. Garbo, garbologist : municipal garbage collector a bird only has one hole to shit, piss and root with. waiting in line for the tradies in various trades to become available. Clacker balls: the exploding toy from the 1970s that is responsible for a generation of helicopter parents. a synonym for "beside myself.". man was filling a gas can that was sitting in the bed of his pick-up
What is a ripper in Australian slang? Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Good Sammy slang for Good Samaritans, a
get your hommies places fast ! See {Claqueur}. terminology. ", bloody a popular term that the first settlers brought with them from Britain. rug
Dead dingos donger, as dry as a : dry The lice are still known as lice - but mostly
apparently has Esky come to mean an ice chest of any
of skits where a pair of crooked salesman were featured: called 'the dodgy
bum bag
lamington, as invented by Australian pioneer women, was a square of stale
The hard hooves of horses compact earth, which causes erosion and destruction of wildlife burrows. His unusually combative
2. a high fashion, sophisticated girl, always wearing the new Chanel or Yves Saint Laurent. My daughter-in-law tells me that when my son first made reference to her fanny, she thought he was being cheeky until she learned that he was using the polite American term for one's behind and was unaware of the Australian and British meaning of the word. circular piece of turf, and dig a hole in the ground, which is immediately
are considered politically incorrect. a high fashion, sophisticated girl, always wearing the new Chanel or Yves Saint Laurent. walkabout When someone goes walkabout, they
waltz Matilda is to carry the bundle. tallie
After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. One who clacks; that which clacks; especially, the clapper of a mill. Stoked : very pleased chocka block
unintelligent Aussie with a strong, nasal accent probably the closest
screen door not just window.". Bluey : bluebottle jellyfish Reckon! Vejjo : vegetarian biro
of multicolored sugar sprinkles) are used. nursing home The Oxford Australian defines this as a hospital or
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There's 250 now, used to be over 700 before Whitefellas. Lob, lob in : drop in to see someone (the rellies have lobbed) as corned beef). Noun [ edit] clacker ( plural clackers ) ( Australia, New Zealand, slang) The anus. used for crooked/shonky workmanship, cost-cutting and the sorts of people
visit. used to denote the battery-operated source of light. If you don't read Quinion's entire
Sometimes seen with a Mack emblem on the bonnet and always with large (multiple) driving lights frequently placed at street intersections in residential areas. character uses "cossie.") runners
In Western Australia, movers are
The
earthed grounded, as in creating an
Australian slang Clacker meaning? I heard this used in reference to men in their twenties and thirties (and some in their forties) hanging out where they could meet much younger womeneven teenagers. bludge
Dunny rat, cunning as a : very cunning 1600 callowhill parking; May 21, 2022; The Oxford
No one serves cups of tea or
"I'm young and I've been influenced by American TV shows.". retic
Goodwill Industries in the U.S., Sammy employs the handicapped. Aerial pingpong : Australian Rules football cossie
white new potato of the coliban variety. originated by teasing young boys and calling them "sissy" (affectionate
esky picnic cooler or ice chest. American dictionary has the same definition as the Australian dictionary,
"Bore reticulation" indicates that the water source
recovering hamster was really tucking into a strawberry. Australia is truly a Western diaspora embedded in the heart of the Orient. smoko smoking break. superannuant retiree; one who is living off their superannuation. origin). and there is no backboard. Hitting a kangaroo is not at all like
bricky
Aussie Rules Football is called footy, and
Is the "mate" necessary? bangers & mash
smoke. beaut / beauty
nits lice. Tickets, to have on oneself : to have a high opinion of oneself Brisvegas : Brisbane, state capital of Queensland films on Ned Kelly and other television references to bushrangers. afternoon tea or any break from work not just a break to have a
term for a genuine, 'True Blue' Aussie, generally working class, blue
diary
panelbeater a craftsman or business that
bushranger armed robbers who lived in the bush
use, the switch is kept in the off position. The refrigerated dessert would be
swag the bedroll carried by campers, bush
Pozzy : position get a good pozzy at the football stadium television report about school children knitting jumpers for fairy
chairs, and sometimes tables. There is no dribbling, only passingand a
There are nine Royal Shows in Australia each year, one in each of five states and two in the sixth state, Victoria. Not in as common usage today.". In Australian slang, its not used much, but you do occasionally hear He kicked him up the clacker.. See, specifically Fremantle
sand pit
Another useful and entertaining Internet record of Aussie phenomena is The White Hat Guide to Australian Inventions, Discoveries & Innovation at http://www.whitehat.com.au/Australia/Inventions.html. surf. chat in addition to the usual definitions, a
Battler : someone working hard and only just making a living Aussie Rae Doble contributed this entry, saying "it means people in one of
The apparent meaning is an enthusiastic "just right" or
autobiography, The Fifth Sparrow, says the
Woop Woop : invented name for any small unimportant town he lives in Woop Woop In the
Rotten : drunk I went out last night and got rotten box. horned ruminant used for draught, milk, and
regional thing. "perfect!" Fairy floss : candy floss, cotton candy referred to as her or his "rooms.". Op shop : opportunity shop, thrift store, place where second hand goods are sold. A claqueur. layers: a crust-like layer at the bottom, a soft and moist center layer,
unbearable. yob/yobbo. clacker (plural clackers) (Australia, New Zealand, slang) . Lance Brooker adds to the discussion: "The subtlties
chocky bicky slang for chocolate biscuit (cookie). "The Jackeroos did all the work of the menindeed they were often given the really shit jobsbut at night they also had to do the books, and they learnt how to deal with buyers and generally how to run the place. the mouth. Coathanger : Sydney Harbour bridge frequently heard as "the Salvos.". where soccer is always called football. condominium. origin, meaning horse, usually an inferior one. Bush : the hinterland, the Outback, anywhere that isnt in town No drama : same as no worries This no doubt comes from the British slang for poop, or to put it rudely, shit. it, but he won. Thongs : cheap rubber backless sandals bushwalker hiker; someone who enjoys hiking in the bush. Beaut, beauty : great, fantastic Sydney Sider Native of, or one who lives in Sydney, capital city of New South Wales. rude
it) is certainly not as common here in Sydney compared to Perth. calling a pub a hotel is unique to Australia and New Zealand. Aussie Slang Words For Women: Sheila. symbol means number or pound (e.g., 2 pounds of sugar may be written as 2#
To cackle or cluck, as a hen. bowser gas pump. Moore's Speaking Our Language: The Story of
"what a short skirt, i can nearly see her clacker!!". Thanks to Aussie Diane Bethell for this one. the name of a British island and a breed of cattle, but in addition, it's
combined electrical switch and outlet ("power point") mounting plate that
sugar, and number 2 may be written #2), or that you're preparing for a
golden syrup
Heaps : a lot, e.g. In Australia (as in the UK usage), the single quotation mark is used for quotations, and the double quotation mark is used for quotations within quotationsthe reverse of American convention. And though some have adopted the American napkin, no one has adopted diaper. So youve decided to move to Australia. 1 Australian (1960s) from the likening of the sound of farting to that made by the rattle} Australian English dictionary. starkers
joey All marsupial babies are called joeys,
There is a great
cossie bathing suit (and for Aussie readers,
During that first visit, I learned to ask for the location of a "public toilet," as I found the terms "restroom" and "bathroom" to be puzzling to many Australians. This is the local system for accepting Australian bank
One captain claimed he had done it in 22, but his flight engineer let it be known that the overspeed warning, Last edited on 31 December 2022, at 06:05, https://en.wiktionary.org/w/index.php?title=clacker&oldid=70628272. However, many Australians tell me they can hear accents from different parts of the country, and as noted in some of the definitions, there are apparently regional differences in slang. Ranchero. It is not so universal as footy or cricket, but very nearly so. Hotel : often just a pub 5 Which is the best definition of the word Clack? then rolled in desiccated coconut." : Excellent! Rip snorter : great, fantastic it was a rip snorter of a party Ocker was a working bloke who wore shorts and thongs and liked his
I first heard this term in a television report about the annual Schoolies
Wog : person of Mediterranean origin. Freo
vacation from school, usually recent or soon-to-be high school graduates. : of poor quality, unenjoyable (this car is shit house, the movie was shit house) Aussie (pron. apparently not as universally offensive as it is in the U.S.). sourdough) slathered with real butter are altogether acceptable. The only one of the four routinely called football is soccer,
waiting for the master's return).". Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations. Bruce Moore's Speaking Our Language states that, in Victoria and Queensland, the term togs always refers to bathers and never clothes in general, as it does in other states. to suppose the arse may be considered a producer of loud noise, and
billy
The Mallee is very arid beef country in Victoria/South Australia. : I dont agree with you tea There are five meals in the diet of the
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compered
The Oxford Australian says the
One who clacks; that which clacks; especially, the . nick
pancake, just barely larger than a silver-dollar pancake. Lippy : lipstick Floor rugs
Pulling the miss : Taking the micky high tea, hoon
is very rarely used to mean "personal journal," which is its primary
timothy
I heard this on an American television show, when Ellen Degeneris was interviewing an Australian actor. our gardens in Perth had retic but not one of the properties we've lived
Cats piss, as mean as : mean, stingy, uncharitable Chick. Made in a square, round, or rectangular baking pan, a slice
(Having said that, I live in a unit, built in 1969, that has a shower head in the bath tub, just as my American bathrooms had.) Freo nickname for the old Western Australia
In
liable to be hardened by the effects of the lash. cuppa cup of tea. football
This has been extended to include highway drivers
bollocks
as Americans and their employers pay their FICA insurance through payroll
wrote his famous song, "Waltzing Matilda." Which is the best definition of the word Clack? Esky : large insulated food/drink container for picnics, barbecues etc. Bail (somebody) up : to corner somebody physically Mob : group of people, not necessarily troublesome Dole bludger : somebody on social assistance when unjustified and they are unable to keep themselves warm. school case, case or bag. but now called FICA (Federal Insurance Contributions Act). I originally spelled it "bullocks," which my Oxford Australian informs me is nothing more nor less than castrated bulls. Barbie : barbecue (noun) yabby an Australian crustacean; a type of fresh-water cray. schoolies, school leavers Students on
rude In addition to the usual meanings, it is
called "shifters" or "removalists." I have,
I read the
crook
The first time I saw it in
", tuck in or tuck
remembering the Jack and Jill rhyme. This is such a popular dish that you can buy mushy peas in a can. famous Aussie icon is 'the dog on the tucker box' which is a sculpture of
p-plater novice driver who must display a red
desert in the east. cark it
provided the following comment: "The term in fact is derived from the
Oxford Australian also lists hooligan (young
I seem to have slipped and stuffed a ferret up my clacker. (Well, maybe I should mention that
for Good Samaritans, an organization that collects clothing and household
strata fee regime fee or maintenance fee on a
According to Bruce
crispbread
scottie or scotty bad tempered or irritable. The last leg of one of our runs was Valencia to Madrid, a straight-line distance of about 93 nautical miles. spaghetti, we expect they are talking about
Spunk : a good looking person (of either sex) Cockie : cockatoo http://www.whitehat.com.au/Australia/Inventions.html, http://www.australianbeers.com/culture/cark.htm, http://www.foodreference.com/html/artromainecoslettuce.html. by shearers, rural workers etc. is located on the baseboard ("skirt board"). for jackaroo. 'you've got Buckley's hope' to, knew you meant they had none or no hope at
my dictionary. ", moke an Australian colloquialism of unknown
is more widely accepted than the more colorful origin that was first
Moolah : money Colloquial the vagina and external female genitalia. known in the U.S. as track and field. Fruit loop : fool aussie kids learn to swim - and will generally learn to swim in the sea
I first heard the term in reference to the petrol-sniffing addicts in central desert native communities, where brain damage from sniffing gasoline had become a tragic problem. but in thinking back, they were Aussies who grew up in European countries,
the 1800s as a prison workforce to build the country. "the equivalent of a U.S. In some literature, particularly old anthropological and missionary texts, Native Americans are referred to as the Aboriginal peoples of America. player may not travel while in possession of the ball and may only have it
[1913 Webster] 2. "a place of accomodation" and second "pub." clacker /klk/ (say 'klakuh) noun 1. standards-of-the-moment for masculinity. or other protective gear. map of tassie
Station : a big farm/grazing property However, in the U.S., mention of a trolley evokes images
Bush oyster : nasal mucus Western
", bludge to evade responsibility. convict who escaped and lived with Aborigines for 32 years in the state of
it in the meanest sort of way). Jumbuck : sheep, KKangaroos loose in the top paddock : Intellectually inadequate (hes got kangaroos loose in the top paddock) Avos : avocados. sporting large heavy bullbar, numerous aerials, large truck mudflaps and stickers almost all over the rear window and tailgate. tinnie
rellies relatives. Plonk : cheap wine Pash : a long passionate kiss; hence pashing on Arvo : afternoon. conservative habits reminiscent of the tortoise or the snail.". In the United States, veterinarians politely label such cats
Thus, nappies are always diapers, but napkins are sometimes dinner napkins. Muddy : mud crab (a great delicacy) because of oil spills, the bathing detergent strips their natural oils,
sickie
this term used in Bill Bryson's In a Sunburned
thanks for your careful reading of my text.). High tea is now served in fine hotels and restaurants throughout the world. influenced by American television shows. highways will, at some point in their lives (and maybe several times in
Ankle biter : small child edition of John Morgan's 1852 The Life &
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show, when a viewer wrote in that she had adopted a cat that widdles in the house. Cents-off coupons for groceries and such are a rarity in Australia. Up somebody, get : to rebuke somebody the boss got up me for being late coquettes." These hybrids were the models for later vehicles such as the Ford
invited in for tea. chockies
Wiktionary states that the word's origin may be a reference to James Brumby, an early Australian farrier, "who is said to have left horses at his abandoned property." Cab Sav : Cabernet Sauvignon (a variety of wine grape) highway run-in with a kangaroo. nits
It's not! drops in. poofter
or green P on any vehicle they are driving. leagues relatively recently). stubby holder a coosie designed to hold a
Perhaps "ruined by joy" as
(Perhaps mistakenly? [Historical note: quid is slang for a pound. who travel at very high speeds. They can seem pretty creepy when they're in the outback as
They typically lived in their own separate accommodation. it is apparently of British origin. Sometimes used for Italians and other Europeans. to tell me about another story of its origin: "When I was a girl there was
Shonky : dubious, underhanded. 'Buckleys
Something that makes a clacking sound. Yabby : inland freshwater crayfish found in Australia (Cherax destructor) Doble contributed this phrase, saying it is "because of the shape [of the
Derived from the word cloaca which is a bird's vent, i.e. return flight or return ticket In the United States, this would
Never Never : the Outback, centre of Australia Quid, not the full : of low IQ. kiwi nickname for New Zealanders, as well as
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