‘’Australians speak English, but with a twist’’

Whether you’re travelling Down Under for work or pleasure, you might be left perplexed at some ridiculous slang that comes out of our mouths. So, here’s a list of commonly used words and phrases to help you get through your trip to Aus. Straya mate! 

Arvo 

Meaning: the afternoon

Acca Dacca

Meaning: ACDC (band) reference

Aussie 

Meaning: an Australian

Bangers 

Meaning: sausages

Barby/Barbie

Meaning: the barbecue

Bloody oath

Meaning: insinuating something is true or saying yes

Bogan

Meaning: similar to a redneck  

Bloke 

Meaning: a man

Budgie smugglers

Meaning: a man wearing speedos

Champers 

Meaning: champagne

Crikey

Meaning: bloody hell/OMG

Chook 

Meaning: a chicken

Deadset

Meaning: true/legit

Dunny

Meaning: toilet

Durry/dart

Meaning: cigarette e.g. You got a durry/dart mate?

Frothy/frothing

Meaning: a beer or to froth something is to be keen on something

G’day

Meaning: Good morning/afternoon

Goon

Meaning: boxed cheap wine, often pegged to a clothing line

Grog or booze 

Meaning: alcohol

How’s it goin’/How’s it garn?

Meaning: How are you/How are you doing?

Mate 

Meaning: while usually a friend, anyone can be a ‘mate’

No worries

Meaning: no problem/it’s all good

Off chops

Meaning: crazy/wild/hectic

Prawn 

Meaning: shrimp  

Reckon

Meaning: think e.g. What do you reckon?

Ripper

Meaning: great/awesome

Roo 

Meaning: short for kangaroo

S’doin

Meaning: What’s up?/What are you doing?

Sheila

Meaning: a female  

Snag

Meaning: a sausage, typically cooked on the barbecue

Stubby

Meaning: a bottled beer

Skitz

Meaning: absolutely off chops/awesome/sick as

Servo 

Meaning: a petrol or gas station

Straya

Meaning: Australia

Shout 

Meaning: buy or pay for a round of drinks e.g. it’s my shout

Thongs

Meaning: flip flops not a g-banga (g-string)

Ta 

Meaning: thanks/cheers

True blue 

Meaning: a genuine Aussie

Ute 

Meaning: small truck, short for utility truck

Woop woop

Meaning: usually a place in the middle of nowhere

FAQS

What are 5 Aussie slang words or phrases?

•       A cold one – a beer

•       Arvo – afternoon

•       Biccy – a biscuit

•       No drama – no problem

•       Piss off – go away

What is Australian slang for underpants?

Australians have many names for underpants, including undies, underdaks, underchunders and underdungers.

How do Aussies say hello?

Australians greet each other normally, using words like ‘hey’, ‘hello’, ‘hi’, or ‘what’s up’. Greeting others with ‘g’day’ or ‘g’day mate’ is also common.

What do Australians say instead of thank you?

‘Cheers, mate’ is common for saying thank you in Australia.