Australian Slang Terms

noun a Scottish term for a sullen or sulky person

• The child was being a bit of a sook when he didn't get his way.
• Stop being such a sook and just deal with it.
• She's always been a bit of a sook when it comes to scary movies.
• The politician's constant sooking about the opposition is getting tiresome.

noun a short break from work, typically taken to smoke a cigarette or have a snack

• During the designated smoko break, employees are allowed to take a 15-minute rest outside of the workplace.
• Let's meet for a quick smoko break at the back of the office.
• I could really use a smoko right now, I'm feeling so tired.
• Taking a smoko break from all the stress can really help clear your mind.

noun a colloquial term for tight-fitting men's swimwear, typically briefs or speedos

• The man was seen wearing budgie smugglers at the beach.
• He rocked up to the pool in his budgie smugglers.
• Check out that dude in his budgie smugglers, he's got some style!
• His confidence was like wearing budgie smugglers in public - bold and unabashed.