Australian Slang

A look, from rhyming slang.

Behave dramatically, complain or make unnecessary fuss.

A newly wealthy person whose tastes are still considered stereotypically bogan.

A friendly term of praise, though tone can make it sound condescending.

Thanks, goodbye or a toast, depending on context.

Have a relaxed, informal conversation.

A carpenter or joiner.

Chocolate or a chocolate drink.

Chocolate-flavoured milk.

A chicken.

Take a day off work by claiming to be ill, whether genuinely sick or not.

Have a tantrum or angry outburst.

Vomit or to vomit.

A city person thought to be unfamiliar with rural life.

A friend or companion, now often old-fashioned.

Finished, in trouble, exhausted or no longer working.

A person seen as holding extreme, conspiratorial or irrational beliefs.

A swimming costume or swimsuit, especially in New South Wales usage.

Become very angry or annoyed; contains mild vulgar language.

An excellent person, event or object; context can also refer to a biscuit or firework.

A crocodile.

Sick, unwell, dishonest or poor-quality depending on context.

A cup of tea or coffee.

An unfashionable, awkward but often likeable person.

Unfashionable, awkward or endearingly uncool.

A simple Australian bush bread traditionally cooked in coals.

Seriously, definitely or genuinely.

A sausage sandwich bought at a polling place fundraiser on election day.

A derogatory term for a rough, disreputable or socially disadvantaged person; use cautiously.

Australian slang for devastated or very disappointed.

Very disappointed or devastated.

Extremely bad, outrageous or wicked, often used with exaggerated humour.

A silly or foolish person.

Report someone's wrongdoing to an authority.

A person who reports someone else's wrongdoing to an authority.

A quilt or duvet used as bed covering.