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Generally safe slang
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Suspicious, questionable or untrustworthy.
A portable bedroll used for camping in Australia; internationally it can also mean style or promotional goods.
A travelling worker who carried a swag, especially in historical Australia.
Overly competitive or trying extremely hard, especially in a casual game.
Thank you.
Technical and Further Education, often used informally for an Australian vocational college.
The early period when two people communicate romantically before defining a relationship.
A successful person criticised or cut down for standing out.
A role or character built to absorb damage and protect teammates.
Tasmania.
To be honest.
Gossip, truth or interesting personal information.
A casual name for Interstate 405, especially in Southern California.
Alice Springs.
The main nearby city, often specifically Manhattan in parts of the New York region.
Wollongong.
A sudden feeling of dislike or loss of attraction toward someone.
Join an ongoing fight between other players to gain an advantage.
A photo or post designed to attract attention through physical appeal.
Open footwear held by a strap between the toes; called flip-flops in the United States.
A connected series of online messages or posts.
Make a mistake that causes a team to lose, intentionally or accidentally.
Today I made a serious mistake, often used to introduce a story online.
Today I learned.
Become frustrated and play worse because of emotion.
Too long; did not read, or a short summary of a longer text.
A swimming costume, especially in Queensland.
A friendly response meaning that a request is understood and easy to handle.
The northernmost part of the Northern Territory, including Darwin and surrounding regions.
The Queensland city; locals may casually shorten nearby place names but Townsville itself is commonly unchanged.
Tracksuit pants or sweatpants.
A tradesperson, such as a carpenter, plumber or electrician.
A woman who promotes a highly traditional homemaker and marriage lifestyle, often online.
Using a popular trend or event to gain attention for content or marketing.
Provoke, mislead or upset people online for amusement or reaction.
An abbreviation that can mean this, this stuff or this situation depending on context.
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