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Australian Language and Colloquialisms
Uniquely Australian words, phrases, colloquialisms, slang, terms, idiom enrich the Australian language
Aussiespeak: Understanding Australian
For visitors coming Down Under, knowing a bit of Australian will certainly be helpful. Don't let language become a barrier to great friendships.
Ava Captain Cook at Rhyming Slang
Now you won't be standing up, or sitting down, open-mouthed as your Aussie mates bandy rhyming slang all around you.
Digger
Digger is an appellation applied to the Australian soldier.
G'day and All That
Strine and Australian slang and how, and when, to use or not to use unique Australian expressions.
Strine and Aussie Slang
A glossary of some of the words you may hear on your visit to Australia.
Sydneysider
"Sydneysider" is the term used to describe one born in Sydney, capital of the Australian state of New South Wales, or one who regards Sydney his home.
Thongs? Thongs?
Well, mate, thongs in Australia are not the skimpy, sexy pieces of underwear some people think of when hearing the term.