Here's a classic example on how to speak Australian:
And to help you out we've got a bit of a glossary below for some of the typical stuff you'll encounter:
Air con = Air conditioning/conditioner
Banger = Sausage
Bathers = Swimming suit
Bikie = Someone who rides a Harley Davidson, but most commonly used to describe the member of a bikie gang.
Bikkie = Cookie (short for biscuit)
Boardies = Slang for boardshorts, worn by surfers
B.Y.O. = Bring your own (alcohol/drinks). There are some unlicensed restaurants where you bring your own wine (sometimes beer) into their establishment.
Corkage = The fee a B.Y.O. restaurant will often charge for each bottle (eg wine) you bring into a restaurant that wasn’t bought on the premises.
Dunny = Toilet
Esky = Ice cooler
Exxy = Expensive
Good on ya = Great job or well done.
Hard yakka = Hard work
Heaps = A lot.
Knackered = Pooped; Tired; Exhausted
Loo = Toilet; Restroom
Maccas = Nickname for McDonald’s
Mate’s rates = Discounted price for, e.g. work services, from a friend.
Pash = Passionate kiss
Postie = Postal worker
Rego = Vehicle registration
Sanger = Sandwich
Schooner = Pronounced “skooner,” it’s a large beer glass, generally holding a pint or more.
“She’ll be right” = “Everything’s going to be OK.”
Spewin’ = Very angry: “He’s so mad, he’s spewin’”
Stubbie = Bottle of beer
Thongs = Flip-flops.
Wanker = A ridiculous person
Yewy = U-turn
For more terms that you might encounter when down under, check out this handy post by someone who's been there before.
Don't forget to read our other tips on what to expect when you land.
And for the best guide on how to get to Australia with step-by-step instructions on navigating the Australian immigration system, check out our personalised visa report here.
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