Most people are making their new years resolutions tonight, but of course I have to be different.
In my first book, Windswept Shores, which will be out in 2/4/20 my hero Seth is an Aussie. So of course I have him speak with a lot of slang or what they call in Austrilia strine.
Here is thirteen Aussie slang words, in no particular order:
- G’day–good day, a greeting. Usually conbine with . . .
- Mate–a buddy, or best friend, or someone you just met and don’t know their name yet, and you greet them with “G’day, mate.”
- Your shout–if you value your life, you will buy the next round of drinks.
- Brekky–the first meal of the day.
- Tea–the last meal of the day.
- Bloke–a man who you don’t know.
- Shelia–a woman, but its old and not use a lot anymore except by . . .
- Oldies–your parents, or old folks. Used by those under seventeen for anyone over the age of twenty.
- Chook–chicken, yes the kind that clucks.
- College–a private school, usually High School not collage in states or . . .
- Uni–University, or what we call collage in the states.
- Tucker–food, that stuff you tuck into your belly or tucker sack.
- Owsyerottenbleedinluckeh–Thought to be the longest word in the Austrialian language, it translates as things are not turning out as planned.
We use some of these in NZ. I attended Tuakau College (high school). I’ve never heard the last one. Tucker isn’t used often these days either.
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Hi Shelley,
Tucker does sound like an old term to me too.
Happy TT.
Janice~
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Very cute. Congratulations on your book! Wishing you a happy and successful New Year!
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Hi Babette,
Thank you very much.
Happy TT, and Happy New year to you too.
Janice~
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Very kewl. I wish you many sales of your new book. Happy New Year!
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Hi Adelle,
Thank you very much.
Happy TT, and happy New Year too.
Janice~
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I’m very interested in working that last one into my every day conversations. Will have to practice.
Nice list, and happy New Year.
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Hi Elise,
Yeah, that one would take practice. I haven’t tired it yet.
Happy TT, and happy New Year.
Janice~
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These are great. I especially love that last one. LOL Happy New Year! 🙂
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Hi Stephanie,
That last one is a mouthfull that’s for sure, lol.
Happy TT, and Happy New Year.
Janice~
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Nice twist to the list! Happy New Year!
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Hi Inez,
Thank you.
Happy TT, and Happy New Year.
Janice~
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LMAO!!! I love these. I’d never heard of “tucker” before.
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Hi Jen,
I’m glad you enjoyed it. Tucker is food. They also say tuck in when they start to eat.
Happy TT, and Happy New Year.
Janice~
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I’m glad I gave you a chuckle or two.
Janice~
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