How do you say goodbye in Australia slang?

Australian goodbye is “Hooroo”; sometimes they even “cheerio” like British people, a UK slang word.

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What is the slang word for goodbye?

Peace is a slang term for saying goodbye to someone. Use it with friends, family, and acquaintances—never in formal settings. Peace out is a variation of this expression. See you next time.

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Why do Aussies say hooroo?

Broadcaster and wordsmith Kel Richards says the meaning of the Australian phrase “hoo roo” is simply “goodbye”. That is the Australian version – it doesn't exist anywhere else in the world – but it's descended from a group of English words like hoorah and hooray,” he told Sky News host Chris Smith.

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What is the Aussie word for kiss?

Pash (pash) / Kiss

An indelicate description of kissing passionately, hence the name. Pashing typically leads to two things: pash rash (red marks around the lips caused by excessive kissing), and/or rooting (the crass Australian term for the birds and the bees).

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What does Bonza mean in Australia?

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.

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US / UK / Aussie / South African English Pronunciation Differences (Same Language, Four Accents)

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How do Aussies say no?

While some Australian speakers would pronounce “no” as a diphthong, starting on “oh” as in dog and ending on “oo” as in put, others begin with an unstressed “a” (the sound at the end of the word “sofa”), then move to the “oh” and then “oo”.

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How do you say goodbye rudely?

Classic goodbyes that sting
  1. Bye, Felicia. This internet-famous farewell comes from the 1995 film Friday. ...
  2. Adieu. ...
  3. Don't call us, we'll call you. ...
  4. I'm out. ...
  5. You haven't seen the last of me. ...
  6. I lost track of time. ...
  7. I've got to focus on work. ...
  8. I'm free until 2 p.m.

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What is the old fashioned way to say goodbye?

So here goes.
  1. Toodle pip! This one is cheery and old fashioned and I love it. ...
  2. Tattie bye bye! This is old fashioned as well and likely to confuse Americans, so use it if you are with Americans and want to say bye. ...
  3. Laters. ...
  4. Godspeed. ...
  5. Be seein' ya. ...
  6. If you can't be good, be careful! ...
  7. Keep it real. ...
  8. I'm off.

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What is Sayo Nara?

Definition of 'sayonara'

1. a Japanese farewell. exclamation. 2. goodbye.

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Why do Australians say but at the end?

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!"

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Why do Australians say R at the end?

#1 The Australian accent is non-rhotic

This is a key feature that only occasionally has exceptions. Sometimes native speakers will pronounce the /r/ sound at the end of the word if linking two words closely but only if the next word contains a vowel sound at the start.

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What is Australian slang for friend?

“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.

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Do Australians say right O?

Righto. Delivery is key here; it can mean “OK”, “Right, let's get going” or “I understand, but I'm not sure I believe you”.

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How do Aussies say police?

Plod. This is a common one throughout Australia, other versions including Pc Plod and Plodder. It's used to refer to a single policeman, usually, and just about any policeman.

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Do they say oi in Australia?

Oi /ɔɪ/ is an interjection used in various varieties of the English language, particularly Australian English, British English, Indian English, Irish English, New Zealand English, and South African English, as well as non-English languages such as Chinese, Tagalog, Tamil, Hindi/Urdu, Japanese, and Portuguese to get the ...

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What do Aussies call flip flops?

One of the most infamous Australian idiosyncrasies is the word for flip flop: the 'thong'.

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What do Aussies call French fries?

Australian, British and New Zealand English uses "chips" for what North Americans call french fries. When confusion would occur between the two meanings, "hot chips" and "cold chips" are used.

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What do Aussies call a chicken in slang?

Chook comes from British dialect chuck(y) 'a chicken; a fowl' which is a variant of chick. Chook is the common term for the live bird, although chook raffles, held in Australian clubs and pubs, have ready-to-cook chooks as prizes.

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What is a cocky Australian slang?

Cocky may mean: boldly or brashly self-confident. Australian slang for cockatoo. Australian and New Zealand slang for farmer.

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What is Australian slang for annoying?

“Bugger” is common in both Aussie and British slang, and vaguely refers to someone or something that is annoying. Calling someone a bugger can be used affectionately or derogatorily. The general expletive can be used in any situation, and roughly means,“F*** off/me” or “Well, I'll be damned!”

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What does minge mean in Australia?

Noun. minge (plural minges) (Britain, Australia, New Zealand, vulgar, slang) The pubic hair and vulva.

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