Australian English
Australians speak English - with a twist.
Here's your guide to some common words of slang . av-a-go-yer-mug (we are encouraging you to have a go).
Arvo - afternoon
Aussie - an Australian
Bangers - sausages
Bloke - a man
Champers - champagne
Chook - a chicken
Full of it - a person who is 'full of it' is a liar
Grog or booze - alcohol
Mate - while usually a friend, anyone can be a 'mate'
Open slather - anything goes
Prawn - shrimp
Roo - short for kangaroo
Servo - petrol or gas station
Shout - buy or pay for a round of drinks in a 'pub' or hotel
Spit the dummy - get upset about something
Ta - thanks
True blue - genuine
Ute - small truck, short for utility truck
Wally - someone who makes mistakes
Yarn - a story
Yobbo - a lout, a surly youth
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