Australian Slang

adjective used to express anger, annoyance, or emphasis

• The bloody conflict in the region has been going on for years.
• I can't believe you forgot your bloody wallet again!
• Stop being such a bloody drama queen about it.
• The artist's use of color created a bloody sunset in the painting.

noun a term of endearment for a young boy or a loved one

• The doctor explained that the small bub on his skin was just a benign cyst.
• Hey bub, can you pass me the remote?
• I saw that bub at the party last night, he was a total player.
• The bub of excitement in the room was palpable as the concert was about to start.

noun a derogatory term for a person, often used to express annoyance or frustration

• The technician encountered a bugger in the software code that caused the system to crash.
• Oh bugger, I forgot to bring my umbrella and now it's raining.
• That bugger always knows how to push my buttons.
• Dealing with this difficult situation is a real bugger.

noun a type of dog bred for herding cattle, known for nipping at the heels of livestock to guide them

• The heeler is responsible for assisting the surgeon during the operation.
• My heeler friend always knows how to fix things around the house.
• I heard that new heeler at the office is really good at getting things done.
• She's like the heeler of the group, always coming up with solutions to our problems.

noun a spouse or romantic partner

verb to join or combine things together

• The business partners worked together as mates for over a decade.
• Hey mate, do you want to grab a drink after work?
• Me and my mates are going to the beach this weekend.
• Success and failure are two sides of the same coin, like mates in a journey.

noun a person who is stingy or unwilling to spend money

• The investor considered him a piker for not taking more risks in the stock market.
• Don't be a piker, come join us for a night out!
• He's such a piker, always looking for the easy way out.
• She's a piker when it comes to trying new foods, always sticking to the same dishes.

noun informal term for clothing, especially a set of clothes or a particular outfit

• The swimmer put on his sleek togs before diving into the pool.
• I need to grab my togs before heading to the beach.
• Check out those fancy togs she's wearing to the party.
• He always wears his confidence like a stylish set of togs.

noun Australian slang for food

• The tucker served at the banquet was exquisite and well-prepared.
• I'm feeling pretty full after that tucker we had at the barbecue.
• Let's grab some tucker from the food truck on the corner.
• His performance on the field was top-notch; he's a real tucker when it comes to sports.

noun Australian slang for a sheep

• The farmer raised a flock of jumbucks on his vast property.
• I saw a bunch of jumbucks grazing in the field.
• Let's go check out those jumbucks over there.
• His heart felt light as a jumbuck roaming freely in the outback.

noun a slang term used in Australian English to refer to an imaginary coin of little to no value

• I wouldn't give you a brass razoo for that old painting.
• I don't have a brass razoo to spare for your shopping spree.
• He's so broke, he doesn't have a brass razoo to his name.
• After the economic crisis, the company didn't have a brass razoo left in their budget.

interjection used informally in Australian and New Zealand English to express agreement or acknowledgment, often with a hint of disagreement or reservation

• When considering the risks involved, the decision to proceed with the project is a definite yeah-nah for me.
• Do you want to go out tonight? Yeah-nah, I'm feeling pretty tired.
• I asked him if he liked the new song, and he was like 'yeah-nah, it's not really my vibe.'
• Her excuse for being late was a yeah-nah kind of situation - it didn't quite add up.

noun a person of mixed Australian and Kiwi (New Zealand) descent

• The term 'Kwaussie' is used to describe someone who is both Australian and New Zealander.
• My friend is a Kwaussie because he was born in Australia but has lived in New Zealand for most of his life.
• I heard that guy is a Kwaussie, meaning he has both Australian and New Zealand heritage.
• Being a Kwaussie is like having the best of both worlds with the laid-back Aussie attitude and the Kiwi charm.

verb to ruin or damage something

adjective in a state of disrepair or dysfunction

• The machinery was buggered beyond repair.
• I'm buggered if I know how to fix this problem.
• He's always getting himself buggered up in silly situations.
• The team's chances of winning were buggered by the last-minute injury.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

article a word that is used to specify a noun as definite or indefinite

• It is said that the property is not well-maintained, as the owner seems to have roos in the top paddock.
• I think he might have roos in the upper paddock if he believes that story.
• She must have roos in the top paddock if she thinks that plan will work.
• Having roos in the upper paddock means being a bit crazy or out of touch with reality.

noun an excellent or outstanding person or thing

adjective excellent, outstanding, remarkable

• The bonzer performance of the orchestra received a standing ovation from the audience.
• That new restaurant in town is bonzer, we should definitely check it out.
• I had a bonzer time at the party last night, it was so much fun!
• The team's bonzer strategy helped them win the championship.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• The barnacles cling to the rock like a shag on a rock.
• She stuck to him like a shag on a rock.
• He followed her around like a shag on a rock.
• The new intern shadowed the CEO like a shag on a rock.

noun a slang term for a full or packed situation or event

adjective used to describe something that is completely full or packed

• The parking lot was chocka with cars during the peak shopping hours.
• The concert was chocka with fans cheering for their favorite band.
• The party was chocka with people dancing and having a great time.
• Her schedule was chocka with meetings and appointments, leaving her with little free time.

noun a colloquial term for a mosquito

• The mozzie population has significantly increased in the wetlands.
• I got bitten by a mozzie while camping last night.
• I hate those pesky mozzies buzzing around.
• The constant buzzing of mozzies in my ears is driving me crazy.

noun a slang term used in Australian English to describe someone who is silly or foolish

• The teacher reprimanded the student for calling his classmate a boofhead.
• My brother can be such a boofhead sometimes, but I still love him.
• Don't be a boofhead and listen to what I'm saying!
• His stubbornness made him a real boofhead when it came to accepting new ideas.

noun a colloquial term for a swimsuit or swimming costume

• She packed her cossie in preparation for the beach vacation.
• Don't forget to bring your cossie for the pool party.
• I love your new cossie, it's so stylish!
• Her confidence was her cossie, always ready to dive into new challenges.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

conjunction a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses

• After a thorough investigation, we can confirm that the project is now home and hosed.
• Don't worry, we've got everything under control - we're home and hosed.
• We nailed the presentation, so we're definitely home and hosed now.
• With all the necessary precautions in place, we can say that our safety is home and hosed.

noun a slang term in Australian English to describe a person who is unsophisticated or uncultured

• The archaeologists discovered an ancient bogun burial site.
• I heard that guy is a real bogun, always causing trouble.
• She's such a bogun, always hanging out with the wrong crowd.
• The weeds in the garden were like a bogun, spreading uncontrollably.

noun a slang term used to describe someone who is annoying or irritating

• The abos were given the opportunity to voice their opinions during the town hall meeting.
• I heard the abos are planning a protest next week.
• Some people still hold negative stereotypes about the abos.
• The abos of the company are the backbone of our operations.