Aug. 22, 2006 - Speak Australian

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Even though we speak english in Australia there are some words we use differently.  There are also many slang words that I'm sure many of you have not heard .  
Without further ado, here are a few favorites (I'll add more later):

 

Ankle biter = small child

Arvo = Afternoon, "I'll be there this arvo"

Agro = Aggravated, angry

Aussie (pronounced Ozzie) = Australian

Billabong = Watering hole

Biscuits = cookies

Bloke = man

Bush = Land outside the city

Car Park = Parking lot

Chook = Chicken

Cuppa = Cup of tea or coffee

Dob (in) = Snitch, tattle

Engaged (phone) = busy, "the phone is engaged"

Fair dinkum = Someone or something is genuine

Fairy floss = Cotton candy

G'day = Short for Good Day, hello

Good on ya = Good job, good for you

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Aug. 22, 2006 - Thanks!

Posted by Leigharev2
I have heard of many of these, but there were some that I did not know the definition of. Of course, ankle biter is universal :lol
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Aug. 22, 2006 - speaking Australian

Posted by kateyz
I was in Australia 14 years ago and would love to go back!! I had totally forgotten about fairy floss!! Thanks for posting this great reminder of my year!! I'm going to dig out my old photo album and relive my trip!
Kathleen
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Aug. 22, 2006 - Love them!

Posted by MrsIncredible
Especially fairy floss... I am adopting that right now as my own! And, by the way, I LOVE fairy floss!
Jen
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Aug. 22, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by missAnonymous
can you do me a favor and tell me if you can see the pictures of me on my latest entry? that would be cool. well, those are pretty cool australian words. i think that its awesome...and all i know is spanish and german
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Aug. 22, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by missAnonymous
no they arent uploaded because my computer wont let me upload them so i just put them on with that little add image button. what should i do?
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Aug. 23, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by TOSPUBLISHER
Just wanted to thank you for stopping by my blog and sharing your thoughts. Your kind words were appreciated as well!

www.TheHomeschoolMagazine.com
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Aug. 23, 2006 - Thanks

Posted by Sonya
Thanks for sharing this, my boys will be so impressed when I start speaking "Australian" tonight at dinner. :-)
Blessings,
Sonya
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Aug. 23, 2006 - Thats so interesting!

Posted by byourlove1
Its great to learn other words people use for things! I have my moth schedule up, come take a look when you get a chance.

Angela
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Aug. 25, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by hugs4Him
I love these; thanks for posting them! Only knew a few of them; "good on ya" being one of them, because we heard the "croc hunter" say it LOL :-)).
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Aug. 25, 2006 - Fun Idea

Posted by bubbebobbie
My Granddaughters are going to love "Fairy Floss". I have always been told a branch of my mother's family is from Australia (Baber) thus the reason we have always been called ankle biters. My dad even taught the little crawling "me" to bite my mom's ankles. My husband did the same when ours came along. Now I understand the origin. Blessings, Bobbie
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Aug. 25, 2006 - Thanks for your comments

Posted by AussieinAmerica
I love receiving your comments...
I'm glad you enjoyed these...stay tuned for the next installment!
It is really fun for me to hear about your experiences with Australia and/or Australians.
Stacy
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