Hooroo = Goodbye
The Australian slang for goodbye is Hooroo and sometimes they even Cheerio like British people.
Australians are not very formal, so greetings are casual and relaxed – a handshake and a smile are appropriate. However, while an Australian may say, 'G'day' or 'G'day, mate', this may sound patronising from a foreigner. Visitors should simply say the traditional 'Hello' or 'Hello, how are you?
“Cheers, mate” is the same as the English word, Thank You, while “No worries” or No drama” translates to “You're welcome” in Australian slang. If you notice, the word “mate” is often used.
While ciao, pronounced "chow," is a casual Italian salutation that can mean both "hello" and "goodbye," most English speakers understand it as well.
Goodbye itself is one of the most formal ways to say goodbye, whereas informally it is very commonly shortened to just bye. Take care – This one can be used informally among friends too, but is often heard between strangers.
Here are some great topics to chat to Aussies about: How are you? You will often hear Australians use the phrases “How are you?” or “How are ya?” as a greeting. Usually you are expected to respond to the question and to follow up by asking how they are.
"Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi" is a cheer or chant often performed at Australian sport events.
Contributor's comments: "But" at the end of a sentence is used in Sydney where it is the same as putting "but" at the beginning of a sentence. Thus "But I didn't do it!" is the same as saying "I didn't do it, but!"
Ciao has also permeated Australian culture, becoming a popular greeting among descendants of Italian immigrants. It is also common in some varieties of South African English.
If you say “no” with an extra syllable or two, chances are you are actually saying naur, an Australian-ism defined by its listeners, not its speakers, which continues to be one of the internet's favourite jokes.
Howdy / Hey mate / Hey man / G'day / and Gidday mate all indicate that we know a person quite well. How are you? / What's up? / How's it going? are casual ways to say hello in English and indicate that we've known that person for some time. How's you? is a casual and tender way to ask after someone's wellbeing.
Goodbye is the same as the traditional gesture for the word. Open your palm, folding down your fingers, then open your palm again. An ASL alternative for goodbye or bye-bye is to wave your open hand sideways, like a leaf swaying in the wind.
synonyms for hello
On this page you'll find 27 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to hello, such as: greetings, hi, howdy, welcome, bonjour, and buenas noches.
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.
“Um yeah right, listen mate, um ok?” is a complete and meaningful sentance in the Australian vernacular. It means the speaker is sorry, but does not know how to fully make amends and hopes he can rely on the listener's good nature to forgive him.