How do Aussies say shut up?
Put a sock in it
Tells somebody to “shut up.”
Put a sock in it
Tells somebody to “shut up.”
If someone says “don't spit the dummy” it means you need to calm down and stop overreacting.
While some Australian speakers would pronounce “no” as a diphthong, starting on “oh” as in dog and ending on “oo” as in put, others begin with an unstressed “a” (the sound at the end of the word “sofa”), then move to the “oh” and then “oo”.
Australian slang insults
Bogan: is a commonly used word meaning unsophisticated, dumb. Bugger off/me: this one can be used in an affectionate or insulting manner. For example, you tell the person 'to go to hell'.
If someone is angry, you could say they've 'gone crook'. Crook can also be used to describe a criminal. Cuppa: if someone asks for a cuppa, they want a cup of tea. Cut snake (Mad as a): this is an extremely Australian way to say that someone is very angry.
Australians typically say "sorry" as "sorry" itself, without any significant variation in slang.
Lemony means annoyed, as in, I got lemony at the kid. This piece of Aussie slang dates back to the 1940s.
We also use doggo and fur baby. We may call them mate, buddy, boy or girl. Common names for dogs includy Bluey for a blue heeler, Rusty for a red heeler.
Yeah nah is a commonly used Australian phrase and colloquialism. The phrase yeah nah means 'no', but it allows the speaker or writer to ease into their response so as to not come across as too outspoken, or brash.
Do Australians say oi oi?
"Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi" is a cheer or chant often performed at Australian sport events. It is a variation of the Oggy Oggy Oggy chant used by both soccer and rugby union fans in Great Britain from the 1960s onwards. It is usually performed by a crowd uniting to support a sports team or athlete.
- say you like her accent (only do this if she has 1)
- talk to her.
- ask questions then let her talk about herself, this is because people like talking about themselves.
- eye contact.
- be a little flirty.
- good hygiene, deodorant, shower before school, keep teeth white and clean, and clear skin.
- dress well.
- don't be too attached.
| Aussie slang word/phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| G'day | Hello |
| Galah | Not being bright, also a stupid person |
| Gnarly | Awesome |
| Going off | Busy, lots of people |
– Be direct. Australians are known for being direct, so if you want to get their attention, it's best just to come out and say what you're thinking. – Make sure you have a sense of humour. Australians are known for their sense of humour, so if you can make them laugh, you're sure to win them over.
- Bugger off/me. “Bugger” is common in both Aussie and British slang, and vaguely refers to someone or something that is annoying. ...
- F*** me dead. ...
- GFY. ...
- Fair suck of the sav.
Swearing: Swearing is more common in Australia than in many other cultures. Television programmes are less censored and mainstream society is largely desensitised to words that foreigners may find vulgar. It is normal to hear an Australian swear at some point during a conversation.
Australian currency is in dollars and cents. We use the dollar symbol $ and the cent symbol ¢. In text, we identify Australian dollars with AUD.
Synonyms. condie (slang) dinger (Australian slang) franger (Australian slang) French letter (UK)
“How ya goin'?” is the ultimate Aussie greeting. If you're not from Australia, this mash-up of “How are you?” and “Where are you going?” might leave you a little perplexed. If it helps, think of how the Brits say “y'alright?” - it requires no detailed response. In fact, a simple “hey!” will suffice.
In Australian slang, the word "cool" can be expressed as "chilled", "good on ya", or "fair dinkum". You say, “Bonza, knackers, that's a fair crack of a co*ckatoo's clacker!”
What do Aussies call a girl in slang?
Though it is not as common as it once was, “sheila” is the Australian slang for girl or woman. It originally came from the Irish name Síle, which was exclusively used with women. Nowadays, “sheila” is considered one of the milder Australian slang insults, so it's best not to use it.
Aussie Word of the Week
A nointer is a slang term for a spoiled or difficult child, one who is particularly brattish.
This last one is also used on its own, so instead of getting the arse, you can simply be arseholed, or fired from your job. A phrase with a bit more of a fluid motion to it is to give someone the flick. This also means to dismiss, sack or send someone packing and has been Aussie slang since at least the 1980s.
roo – kangaroo
They had to have a dedicated slang term for kangaroos too, didn't they? After all, the kangaroos are Australia's most popular animals.
Feral (n.) :
a hippie.
