Welcome to Australia, a land of diverse landscapes, unique wildlife, and friendly locals. While English is spoken here, getting a handle on the Aussie slang can truly enrich your experience, be it chatting about cricket, bonding over barbecues, exploring the outback, or making new friends.
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N/A: Hello/ Hi (G'day)
A common casual greeting used as an informal substitute for ‘Hello’ or ‘Hi’ in Australia.
N/A: Afternoon (Arvo)
Short form of afternoon, used commonly in Australian slang.
N/A: True/ Genuine (Fair dinkum)
An Australian expression used to express the authenticity of something.
N/A: Great/ Fantastic (Ripper)
An expression that is equivalent to ‘great’ or ‘fantastic’.
N/A: Don’t worry/ It’s okay (No worries)
A commonly used expression that expresses a relaxed attitude - similar to ‘no problem’ or ‘it’s okay’.
N/A: Very/ Extremely (Bloody)
A slang word used to add emphasis to something – similar to ‘very’ or ‘extremely’
N/A: Friend (Mate)
A word used to describe a friend or acquaintance.
N/A: Barbeque (Barbie)
A commonly used word used to describe a cook-out or barbeque.
N/A: Terrific/ Excellent (Bonzer)
A word commonly used in Australian slang to express enthusiasm or excitement, equivalent to ‘terrific’ or ‘excellent’.
N/A: Full/ Crowded (Chockers)
A term used to describe something as being ‘full’ or ‘crowded’.