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.
Buddy. This one is definitely more common in the US and Canada. In a way, it's almost the North American equivalent to the term "mate." In some instances, this word might be shortened to "bud," which essentially means the same thing.
As you probably know, “Aussie” is slang for “Australian”.
Sheila = Girl
Yes, that is the Australian slang for girl.
noun 1. a person who is poor: They can't afford to go - they're real povos.
noun. a person known to one, but usually not a close friend. the state of being acquainted or casually familiar with someone or something: As far as I know, no one of my acquaintance has traveled around the world. personal knowledge as a result of study, experience, etc.: a good acquaintance with French wines.
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”.
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 is a common term used to describe a person that looks stunningly beautiful.
cocky. A small-scale farmer; (in later use often applied to) a substantial landowner or to the rural interest generally. In Australia there are a number of cockies including cow cockies, cane cockies and wheat cockies. Cocky arose in the 1870s and is an abbreviation of cockatoo farmer.
'AUSSIE SLANG IS DYING'
Australians fear their slang could be disappearing in an increasingly connected world,” it says. The argument is that Australian slang may be falling victim to an increase in university educations, globalisation and the loss of some traditions.
Hug an Australian Day is an international holiday celebrated every year on April 26. The idea is really simple; share a hug with an Australian friend. A hug is a physical display of affection.
Despite it taking a little while to drop the 'L' word, once it is said, it becomes a regular exchange. British couples say 'I love you' an average of 10 times a day but it is eight for Australians.
Nenagh Kemp, a psychologist at the University of Tasmania, told Australian Geographic her theories behind why Australians use these shortened words so often. Her theory is that Australians use them as a way of coming across as more friendly and less pretentious.
Beaut!/Beauty!: beaut, beauty or 'you beauty' is a very Australian way to say that something is great.
Got The Hots For: The act of having a crush on someone.
i.e. “OMG so Sally Jones totally has the hots for Johnno.”
Break 'cute' down into sounds: [KYOOT] - say it out loud and exaggerate the sounds until you can consistently produce them.