Just like Americans funny sayings, Aussies have a world of their own. See the list below to learn all the fun, interesting, and most necessary Australian slang you should know before studying abroad or simply traveling to the area.
Barbie: Barbeque
Bottle-O: Liquor Shop
Chockers: Very full
Esky: Cooler
Mozzie: Mosquito
Ripper: Really great
Roo: Kangaroo
Servo: Gas station
Slab: 24 pack of beer
Stubbie Holder: Koozie
Ta: Thank you
Togs: Swim suit
Ute: Pickup Truck
Arvo: Afternoon
Avo: Avocado
Bathers: Swimsuit
Billy: Teapot
Bludger: Someone who is lazy
Bloody: Very
Brolly: Umbrella
Cactus: Dead, broken
Choc a Bloc: Full
Chook: Chicken
Cobber: Very good friend
Frothy: Beer
Dag: Nerd
Daks: Trousers
Dardy: Cool
Drongo: Fool
Deadset: True
Funny: Toilet
Facey: Facebook
Lollies: Sweets
Fair Dinkum: Honestly
Legless: Someone who is very drunk
Maccas: McDonalds
Flat out: Really busy
Furphy: Outrageous rumors
Goon: Cheap, boxed wine
Lappy: Laptop
Rapt: Very happy
Sheila: A woman
Snag: Sausage
Thongs: Flip flops
Tucker: Food
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