Singular: “Anglo”.Īnkle biters = Young children. Not necessarily intended as a derogatory term, but in modern times it may sometimes be regarded as derogatory even if not intended as such. Leaping up to take a mark and the big men fly = A reference to Australian Rules Football, where players leap into the air to catch the ball (“take a mark”).Īnglos = Those of British ethnic descent. Not slang as such, but a well-known part of Australian pub culture. Singular: “ambo”.Īm I ever gonna to see your face again? = A line from the chorus of the song “Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again”, by The Angels in public performances, it is common practice for the crowd to follow the line by jumping in with the response “No way, get fucked, fuck off!”, chanted in tune with the music. Any such words or phrases contained herein are listed here in an academic role, as a documentation of cultural expressions, with regards to establishing a historical record of slang usage.Īllan Border AB = Allan Border, cricketer (Test captain of the Australian cricket team during 1984 to 1994).Ībo = Abbreviation of Aboriginal not necessarily intended as a derogatory term, but in modern times it is now almost always regarded as derogatory, even if not intended as such.Īerial ping-pong = Australian Rules Football a reference to the high kicks and leaps (such as in marking the ball).Īll alone like a country dunny = Someone on their own, or someone who is lonely.Īll over bar the shouting = A reference to something which is not yet finished, but where the outcome is certain.Īll over the place like a mad woman’s shit = A real mess, untidy a person who is a bit flighty, someone who hasn’t got their act together.Īmber fluid = Beer a reference to its colour.Īmbos = Ambulance medics. If you do not wish to be offended, then please do not read any further. Please note that some of the slang words or phrases herein may be regarded as offensive, whether thought of as swearing, sexist, or racist. The expression of words in an Australian accent is known as “Strine” (which is how many Aussies say the word “Australian”). Some are in current widespread use, whilst others are not some may be derived or taken from overseas slang, but most are unique to Australia. “G’day cobber!” (a greeting used by an older generation of Australians)A collection of Australian slang words and phrases.
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