Ask an Aussie to name a truly Australian word, and they might yell "Bonzer!" Bonzer, sometimes also spelled bonza, means "first-rate" or "excellent," and it is the Australian equivalent of the American "awesome": "It's a good clean game ... and the standard is red hot," Thies said.
Also, speccie, specky. Contributor's comments: [ACT informant] A spectacular mark over someone else in Aussie rules: "Kick it to me, I'll take a specky!" Contributor's comments: When you take a 'spec'tacular mark/kick: "Hey, you took a 'Speck'tacular mark Specky!"
Dope - Cool or awesome. Extra - Over-the-top, extreme.
Let's start with one of the most famous Australian slang phrases: 'No worries'. It's said to be the national motto of Australia. This expression means “do not worry about it”, or “it's all right”.
Good on ya
An Aussie slang phrase for “good work”, “well done”. “Good on ya, mate!”
The most common verbal greeting is a simple “Hey”, “Hello”, or “Hi”. Some people may use Australian slang and say “G'day” or “G'day mate”. However, this is less common in cities. Many Australians greet by saying “Hey, how are you?”.
Stunner. Meaning: (Noun) This term is often used to describe a person that looks stunningly beautiful.
Aussie is Australian slang for Australian, both the adjective and the noun, and less commonly, Australia.
Galah. (Noun) A stupid or idiotic person; often accompanied by the adjective 'flaming'. Inspired by our very own native bird, known for flying into windows. “Nah mate, Johnno's a flamin' galah.”
Ta. 'Ta' means 'thank you'.
It surely sounds strange to those who are familiar with American or British English, but it is a very common expression in Australia. G'day is a shortened form of 'Good Day' and it is the equivalent of 'Hello. ' Mate means friend or buddy and it can be used to address your friend or a total stranger.
What does it mean? Another word for friend. Common in Britain as well, but used even more enthusiastically by Aussies, who pepper the ends of their sentences with a longer, stretched out “maaaaate” that conveys friendliness and establishes a relaxed bond between the speakers.
hottie (plural hotties) (slang, Australia, New Zealand, now rare) Synonym of hotshot. (slang, originally Australia) A physically or sexually attractive person.
Yeah nah is a commonly used Australian phrase and colloquialism. The phrase yeah nah means 'no', but it allows the speaker or writer to ease into their response so as to not come across as too outspoken, or brash.
Mate. “Mate” is a popular word for friend. And while it's used in other English-speaking countries around the world, it has a special connection to Australia. In the past, mate has been used to address men, but it can be gender-neutral. In Australia, you'll also hear mate used in an ironic sense.
Sheila = Girl
Yes, that is the Australian slang for girl.
The use of “awesome” is still widespread. You should, of course, use “awe-inspiring” to convey the meaning of “inspiring awe”. In British English and for someone of my generation, it only means that something strikes you with awe, and not as a synonym for 'great'. Younger people do use it to mean the latter though.
Great has the lowest intensity or strength. However, if it is spoken with enthusiastic intonation, it will have added intensity. Awesome is the most informal, and younger people are most likely to use it. Older adults are more likely than younger people to use outstanding, superb, and terrific.
Most large organisations having a formal set of values would not recommend using the word 'awesome' in corporate communication with a client or with other colleagues, it can not be an industry-wide rule to follow.
G'day: a slang term for the greeting good day, which means hello. Good on you: if someone says 'good on you', they're telling you well done. Goon: this is what Australians call cheap boxed wine.