What is the Australian slang for finger?

Les Kiss - "piss", from former 1980s Australian rugby league international Les Kiss. loaf of bread - "head". Mal Meninga - "finger".

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What do Australians call Jandals?

In the UK and the US jandals are known as flip-flops (which comes from the noise they make when walking in them) and in Australia they are known as thongs and South Africans called them plakkies.

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What is a cooch in Australia?

Couch turf (pronounced 'cooch') is a popular warm-season grass variety in Australia, thanks to its high drought tolerance and soft underfoot. It's one of the toughest turf varieties, and it's used for playing surfaces in stadiums and golf courses.

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What is a ding in Australian slang?

There are also many unique, invented slang words, such as ding, referring either to an Australian immigrant of Italian descent (this word is often considered derogatory and/or offensive), or a dent in a car panel.

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What is Struth short for?

'Struth' is a contraction of the words 'God's truth'.

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How to understand Australians | Slang Words & Expressions

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What does Struth mean Aussie?

Struth 1) Strike thats true,, 2)oh wow thats the truth, 3) Australianism of exclamation.

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What is Struth in Australian slang?

Example: "Bruce didn't get his way so he chucked a wobbly." Struth: Roughly short for "it's truth"; an exclamation expressing surprise or verification. Example: "Struth! Look how big that bloody emu is!" Drongo: Idiot/imbecile.

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What does chin wag mean in Australia?

The locals will go out of their way to make you feel welcome, and you might even be invited to a backyard barbie (barbecue) to have a chinwag (chat) and a coldie (cold beer). One of the first things you'll notice is Aussies love to shorten words.

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What is crack on Australian slang?

Meaning: hitting on someone, flirting

Couldn't tell if he was cracking onto me or if he was just friendly.

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What is Aussie slang for duvet?

Most Australians now use the term doona meaning a quilt: there is no difference between a quilt and a doona. You might also hear the term 'duvet', which is used most commonly throughout Europe. This also refers to a quilt or doona. All three terms can be used interchangeably.

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Why do Aussies call them thongs?

WHY DO AUSSIES CALL THEM THONGS? The word THONG means restraint, referred to as the piece of rubber that is used to slide between the big and second toe to keep the soul of the sandal.

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What is a Misso in Australia?

20. Misso/missus = Someone's girlfriend/wife. “ Me and the Misso just saw a Koala”

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What do Australians call bum bags?

If you call it a bum bag in North America or a fanny pack in Australia or the UK, you might get shocked looks or sniggers. To avoid awkwardness, some brands use “hip pack” or “waist bag” instead.

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What do Australians call G strings?

The undergarment is usually called a g-string (or colloquially, bum floss) in Australia, however, due to U.S. influences in Australia the word thong is now also used.

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What are cockies Aussie slang?

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

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How do you say hello in Aussie slang?

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?”.

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What is a lizzy kiss?

LIZZY KISS

This is a similar type of kiss wherein both the partners stick out their tongues and kiss each other without the use of their lips.

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What is an Australian hug?

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.

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How do you say thank you in Aussie?

“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.

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How do you say no in Australian slang?

Australians often say "no" as "nah" or "no worries" in casual conversations.

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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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