Your Aussie Slang Pocket Book
‘’Australians speak English, but with a twist’’
Whether you’re travelling Down Under for work or pleasure, you might be left perplexed at some ridiculous slang that comes out of our mouths. So, here’s a list of commonly used words and phrases to help you get through your trip to Aus. Straya mate!
Arvo
Meaning: the afternoon
Acca Dacca
Meaning: ACDC (band) reference
Aussie
Meaning: an Australian
Bangers
Meaning: sausages
Barby/Barbie
Meaning: the barbecue
Bloody oath
Meaning: insinuating something is true or saying yes
Bogan
Meaning: similar to a redneck
Bloke
Meaning: a man
Budgie smugglers
Meaning: a man wearing speedos
Champers
Meaning: champagne
Crikey
Meaning: bloody hell/OMG
Chook
Meaning: a chicken
Deadset
Meaning: true/legit
Dunny
Meaning: toilet
Durry/dart
Meaning: cigarette e.g. You got a durry/dart mate?
Frothy/frothing
Meaning: a beer or to froth something is to be keen on something
G’day
Meaning: Good morning/afternoon
Goon
Meaning: boxed cheap wine, often pegged to a clothing line
Grog or booze
Meaning: alcohol
How’s it goin’/How’s it garn?
Meaning: How are you/How are you doing?
Mate
Meaning: while usually a friend, anyone can be a ‘mate’
No worries
Meaning: no problem/it’s all good
Off chops
Meaning: crazy/wild/hectic
Prawn
Meaning: shrimp
Reckon
Meaning: think e.g. What do you reckon?
Ripper
Meaning: great/awesome
Roo
Meaning: short for kangaroo
S’doin
Meaning: What’s up?/What are you doing?
Sheila
Meaning: a female
Snag
Meaning: a sausage, typically cooked on the barbecue
Stubby
Meaning: a bottled beer
Skitz
Meaning: absolutely off chops/awesome/sick as
Servo
Meaning: a petrol or gas station
Straya
Meaning: Australia
Shout
Meaning: buy or pay for a round of drinks e.g. it’s my shout
Thongs
Meaning: flip flops not a g-banga (g-string)
Ta
Meaning: thanks/cheers
True blue
Meaning: a genuine Aussie
Ute
Meaning: small truck, short for utility truck
Woop woop
Meaning: usually a place in the middle of nowhere
FAQS
What are 5 Aussie slang words or phrases?
A cold one – a beer
Arvo – afternoon
Biccy – a biscuit
No drama – no problem
Piss off – go away
What is Australian slang for underpants?
Australians have many names for underpants, including undies, underdaks, underchunders and underdungers.
How do Aussies say hello?
Australians greet each other normally, using words like ‘hey’, ‘hello’, ‘hi’, or ‘what’s up’. Greeting others with ‘g’day’ or ‘g’day mate’ is also common.
What do Australians say instead of thank you?
‘Cheers, mate’ is common for saying thank you in Australia.
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