{"id":179901,"date":"2023-05-24T18:23:13","date_gmt":"2023-05-24T22:23:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/learn\/australian-slang-words\/"},"modified":"2025-02-24T04:41:37","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T09:41:37","slug":"australian-slang-words","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/english\/australian-slang-words\/","title":{"rendered":"102 Australian Slang Words and Phrases"},"content":{"rendered":"

We Australians\u2014 or\u00a0Aussies\u2014<\/em>love to shorten our words.<\/p>\n

We love abbreviations because we\u00a0sound friendlier and more casual when we use short words.<\/p>\n

Overall, Australians are very laid back and this shows when we speak.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s have a look at some abbreviated Australian slang words and how they’re used in the land down under.
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1. Accadacca \u2014 AC\/DC<\/h2>\n

AC\/DC is the most famous Australian band. You’ll hear an Accadacca song almost everywhere you go when you visit Australia.<\/p>\n

“No band rocks like Accadacca<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n

2. Ambo \u2014 ambulance<\/h2>\n

This abbreviation is used to refer to both the ambulance vehicle and the ambulance driver.<\/p>\n

“Call an ambo<\/strong>! I broke my arm.”<\/p>\n

3. Ankle biter \u2014 young child<\/h2>\n

Aussies use this cute slang to describe young children, who are short enough to bite your ankles (but hopefully won’t!).<\/p>\n

“Now that I’ve got an ankle biter<\/strong> of my own, I’m knackered!”<\/p>\n

4.Arvo \u2014 afternoon<\/h2>\n
\n“Wanna come over this arvo<\/strong>?” \n<\/blockquote>\n

5. Avo \u2014 avocado<\/h2>\n

Pro tip: spread some Vegemite on a piece of toast, then add some avo and top it all off with some thinly sliced cheese. Once you’ve mastered that snack, you’ll be even more of a true Aussie!<\/p>\n

“We need some more avos<\/strong>. Go round the market.”<\/p>\n

6. Barbie \u2014 barbecue\u00a0<\/h2>\n

Everyone seems to know the phrase “Throw some shrimp on the barbie,” but in reality, we say “prawns” here. We Aussies tend to grill up fish, prawns, chicken and steak on the barbie.<\/p>\n

“Let’s have a barbie<\/strong> on the beach this arvo.”<\/p>\n

7. Bathers\u2014 swimsuit<\/h2>\n

Australia has a lot of slang for swimsuits and this is one of them.<\/p>\n

“Have you got your bathers<\/strong> in the car? I’d love to take a dip.”<\/p>\n

8. Biccy \u2014 biscuit<\/h2>\n

In Australia, a biccy can be many things: a cracker, a cookie (American) or a plain, slightly sweet round snack you eat with your tea. The most common biccies are Tim-Tams, Saos (not sweet), choc-chip biccies and digestives.<\/p>\n

“Let’s have a biccy<\/strong> with our tea.” <\/p>\n

9. Billabong \u2014 stagnant waterhole<\/h2>\n

This word comes from the Wiradjuri Indigenous word bilabang<\/em>, which translates to “lake.” Today, most people associate the word with the popular surf company, but it’s also used to describe stagnant lakes in the outback.<\/p>\n

“Don’t swim in that billabong<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n

10. Billy \u2014 teapot<\/h2>\n

“Put on the billy<\/strong>, would you?”<\/p>\n

11. Bloke \u2014 man<\/h2>\n

This one comes from British English and it simply means “man,” or “dude” if you’re American.<\/p>\n

“That bloke<\/strong> just stole my car!”<\/p>\n

12. Bludger\u2014 lazy person<\/h2>\n

This is a funny slang term for someone no one wants to know: a sloth, otherwise known as a lazy bloke (or woman) who doesn’t want to do much of anything.<\/p>\n

“Don’t be a bludger<\/strong>, Tommy. Get up and look for a job!”<\/p>\n

13. Bogan \u2014 unsophisticated person<\/h2>\n

This word isn’t a compliment. It usually refers to an uncouth person from somewhere in the outback.<\/p>\n

“This town is full of bogans<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n

14. Bottle-o \u2014 liquor store<\/h2>\n

This is the abbreviation for a bottle shop, usually called a liquor store in American English.<\/p>\n

“Swing by the bottle-o<\/strong> and pick up a sixer of tinnies.”<\/p>\n

15. Brekky \u2013 breakfast<\/h2>\n

“Let’s have some avo toast for brekky<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n

16. Brickie \u2014 bricklayer\u00a0<\/h2>\n

A brickie is a tradie (see #100) who works as a bricklayer. This type of skilled work involves laying bricks in floors, sidewalks and building walls of new buildings and houses.<\/p>\n

“That brickie<\/strong> must be knackered. This wall is crooked.”<\/p>\n

17. Brolly \u2014 umbrella<\/h2>\n

When it rains, you need a “brolly,” although truth be told, Aussies are more raincoat types than umbrella holders.<\/p>\n

“Bring your brolly<\/strong>. It’s supposed to rain.”<\/p>\n

18. Budgie smugglers \u2013 Speedos<\/h2>\n

A “budgie” in Australia is a small parakeet. So a “budgie smuggler” means that it looks like the man wearing the Speedos has a budgie shoved down in his swimsuit. Sorry for the image!<\/p>\n

“Man, look at you all proud in your budgie smugglers<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n

19. Cabbie\u2014 cab\/taxi driver<\/h2>\n

We usually refer to cabs as taxis in Australia. However, we prefer to use the word “cabbie” for the taxi driver. Americans use this term as well.<\/p>\n

“Hail that cabbie<\/strong>!”<\/p>\n

20. Chewie \u2014 chewing gum<\/h2>\n

“My mouth is dry. I need some chewie<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n

21. Choccy\u2014 chocolate<\/h2>\n

If you don\u2019t feel like a plain biccy, simply ask if they have a choccy biccy\u2014that’s a chocolate biscuit!<\/p>\n

“I’m craving some choccy<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n

22. Chockers \u2014 crowded<\/h2>\n

“Man the beach is chockers<\/strong> today.”<\/p>\n

23. Chook\u2014 chicken<\/h2>\n

“Pick up some chook<\/strong> for the barbie.”<\/p>\n

24. Chrissie \u2014 Christmas<\/h2>\n

“Chrissy<\/strong> is my favorite holiday of the year!”<\/p>\n

25. Chuck a sickie \u2014 take a sick day<\/h2>\n

When you need a day off work, but you’re not really sick, this is the term for you.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“The waves are too good… I’m chucking a sickie<\/strong> today!”<\/p>\n

26. Cobber \u2014 very good friend<\/h2>\n

“I love you man. You’re my cobber<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n

27. Coppa \u2014 police officer<\/h2>\n

This Australian slang word is based on the English slang word “cop” or “copper.” This derives from the verb “to cop” which means “to catch.”\u00a0As the original white settlers in Australia were English convicts, the term copper probably came over from England.<\/p>\n

“Slow down! There’s a coppa<\/strong>!”<\/p>\n

28. Cozzie \u2014 swimsuit<\/h2>\n

Here’s another slang word for swimsuit. This one derives from the British “swimming or bathing costume.”<\/p>\n

“Bring your cozzie<\/strong>! It’s going to be a hot one.”<\/p>\n

29. Crikey! \u2014 exclamation of surprise<\/h2>\n

“Crikey!<\/strong> It’s hot today!”<\/p>\n

30. Cuppa\u2014 a cup of tea<\/h2>\n

It’s very common to drink tea in Australia (brought over by the early British settlers) so this is one of the most common slang terms you’ll hear.<\/p>\n

“Would ya like to pop around for a cuppa<\/strong>?” <\/p>\n

31. Daggy \u2014 unfashionable<\/h2>\n

“Daggy” can be used in a number of ways, from describing a scruffy or unfashionable outfit to an affectionate insult to your best mate, who may not have the best social skills or fashion sense.<\/p>\n

“What a daggy<\/strong> track! We need to get a new DJ.”<\/p>\n

32. Deadset \u2014 absolutely\u00a0<\/h2>\n

This word is used to express certainty about something. It can refer to being extremely determined to do something (“I’m deadset on getting that job”) or being serious about it. It can also mean “absolutely” or “without a doubt.”<\/p>\n

“Mate, deadset<\/strong> I will give you back your jacket.”<\/p>\n

33. Defo \u2014 definitely\u00a0<\/h2>\n

This word is mainly used to say “yes.”<\/p>\n

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“Do you want to go to the pub tonight?”
\n“Defo!<\/strong> Let’s do it.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

34. Devo \u2014 devastated\u00a0<\/h2>\n

This is usually used as an exaggeration for mildly disappointed.<\/p>\n

\n“The surf was bad this weekend. I was devo<\/strong>!”\n<\/blockquote>\n

35. Drongo \u2014 fool<\/h2>\n

This fun slang word means “fool,” “simpleton” or “idiot,” but it can also be used affectionately.<\/p>\n

“He’s such a drongo<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n

36. Dunny \u2014 toilet<\/h2>\n

This is our cute version of “toilet,” don’t ask me why. It’s actually the original term for an outside toilet, often known as an outhouse in America.<\/p>\n

“I gotta use the dunny<\/strong>!”<\/p>\n

37. Esky \u2014 cooler<\/h2>\n

This is one of those situations where the most popular brand name becomes a term for the whole category, sort of like Kleenex in the U.S. Any cooler can now be called an “Esky.”<\/p>\n

“Fill up the Esky<\/strong>. We’re headed to the beach.”<\/p>\n

38. Facey \u2014 Facebook<\/h2>\n

“Did ya see that new photo on Facey<\/strong>?”<\/p>\n

39. Fair dinkum \u2014 true<\/h2>\n

This is Aussie gold standard slang. It means “true” or “genuine.” “The real thing” is another way of putting it. The phrase was brought to Straya from Britain, where it originated in the dialects of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire, where it meant “work,” or “a due share of work.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Fair dinkum<\/strong> for a fair day’s pay.”<\/p>\n

40. Fair go \u2014 give someone a fair chance<\/h2>\n

If you give someone a fair go, you give them a chance. For example, you may not be qualified to be a cabbie, but if the taxi company gives you a fair go and you do well, you may get the job anyway.<\/p>\n

“We’re giving her a fair go<\/strong> even though she flubbed the interview.”<\/p>\n

41. Firey \u2014 firefighter<\/h2>\n

“I imagine it’d be pretty scary to be a firey<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n

42. Flat chat\u2014 very fast<\/h2>\n

This word means to do something at maximum speed or effort. If you drive full speed or “flat chat” to Melbourne, you can make it in five hours.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“I’m working flat chat<\/strong>, mate. No time for anything else.”<\/p>\n

43. Footy \u2014 rugby<\/h2>\n

We love rugby so much that there are four major types: Rugby Union<\/a>, Rugby League<\/a>, AFL <\/a>and Touch football<\/a>.\u00a0Don\u2019t get confused with the other<\/em> football<\/a>. We call this soccer (like the Americans do).<\/p>\n

“You wanna watch footie<\/strong> round mine this arvo?” <\/p>\n

44. Fossick \u2014 search for valuable items<\/h2>\n

If you’re broke, you may need to “fossick.” This originally meant searching for gold, although now it could mean searching for spare change or even spare clothes to sell for extra money.<\/p>\n

“I’m fossicking<\/strong> through my garage for old bits of copper pipe I can sell.”<\/p>\n

45. Garbo \u2014 garbage collector<\/h2>\n

This is short for garbage collector or garbage truck driver, which is considered a good job in Straya.<\/p>\n

“There’s the garbo<\/strong>! Quick get the rubbish out!”<\/p>\n

46. G’day \u2014 hello<\/h2>\n

This is a common greeting in Australia (short for “Good day”) that can be used at any time of day.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“G’day<\/strong>, mate! How’s it going?”<\/p>\n

47. Gnarly \u2014 awesome<\/h2>\n

This is a slang term that came from Australia’s surf culture. “Gnarly” means awesome, but it can also mean very difficult or bad.<\/p>\n

“That dirt road to the beach is gnarly<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n

48. Good on ya \u2014 well done<\/h2>\n

“Good on ya” is a way to recognize that someone’s done something well. You may say this after someone graduates from university or gets a new job.<\/p>\n

“Good on ya<\/strong>, Tina! You’re going to make a great doctor.”<\/p>\n

49. Grommet \u2014 rookie<\/h2>\n

When you’re just a kid and you’re learning to surf, the other surfers will refer to you as a “grommet.” This word is also used with skateboarding and other activities.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“The break is packed with grommets<\/strong> today.”<\/p>\n

50. Hard yakka \u2014 hard work<\/h2>\n

The word “yakka” derives from the word for work (yaga<\/em>), which comes from Yagara, one of the Indigenous languages in Australia.<\/p>\n

“Cleaning out the yard is hard yakka<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n

51. Heaps \u2014 a lot, many<\/h2>\n

“The market has heaps<\/strong> of bananas on sale right now!”<\/p>\n

52. Hoon \u2014 hooligan<\/h2>\n

“Hoon” means hooligan, but it’s usually used to describe someone who drives recklessly.<\/p>\n

“What a hoon<\/strong>! He’s all over the road!”<\/p>\n

53. Jumper \u2014 sweater<\/h2>\n

When it’s cold outside, grab a “jumper,” Aussie (and British) for the American term “sweater.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

“I need a jumper<\/strong>. It’s chilly out.”<\/p>\n

54. Knackered \u2014 tired, exhausted<\/h2>\n

“Dude, I’m knackered<\/strong> from surfing all day.”<\/p>\n

55. Lappy \u2014 laptop<\/h2>\n

“I need to get a new lappy<\/strong>. I spilled a cuppa on mine.” <\/p>\n

56. Larrikin \u2014 mischievous person<\/h2>\n

This is usually used to describe a mischievous, boisterous or rowdy young person, sometimes called a “hooligan.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Tommy’s little brother is a bit of a larrikin<\/strong>. He needs to calm down.”<\/p>\n

57. Lollies\u2014 candy<\/h2>\n

Though “lollies” is short for “lollipops,” in Straya, it can be used to describe any sweet candy treat.<\/p>\n

“I’ve got a craving for lollies<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n

58. Macca’s \u2014 McDonald’s<\/h2>\n

“Let’s go down to Macca’s<\/strong> for some burgers.”<\/p>\n

59. Mate \u2014 friend<\/h2>\n

This comes from British English and is a very common way for Aussies to address or refer to their friends.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Come here, mate<\/strong>. Give us a hug.”<\/p>\n

60. Muso \u2014 musician<\/h2>\n

Anyone who plays in a band at a pub is referred to as a “muso.” Most of the time, they get a small amount of money and free beer for performing at their local watering hole or pub.<\/p>\n

“The musos<\/strong> are starting up around nine.”<\/p>\n

61. No worries \u2014 no problem<\/h2>\n

This slang phrase has been exported to almost every English-speaking country on Earth. It means “no problem” or “don’t worry about it” and it perfectly encapsulates the Aussie mindset.<\/p>\n

“No worries<\/strong>, mate. It’s all good.”<\/p>\n

62. Ocker \u2014 uncultured Australian person<\/h2>\n

This word usually describes an Australian male who’s uncouth, unrefined or even boorish. It can also be used affectionately to describe a stereotypical Aussie bloke, love him or hate him.<\/p>\n

“He’s an ocker<\/strong>, but I love him!”<\/p>\n

63. Op shop \u2014 thrift store<\/h2>\n

A charity shop or a thrift shop where you can buy used clothes and housewares is known as an “op shop” in Australia because you never know what opportunity awaits there.<\/p>\n

“I picked up a new designer suit at the op shop<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n

64. Outback \u2014 rural areas of Australia<\/h2>\n

The remote, sparsely populated areas of Australia are known collectively as “the outback,” meaning out back behind the cities on the coasts.<\/p>\n

“I just got back from two weeks camping in the outback<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n

65. Pash\u2014 passionate kiss<\/h2>\n

When you kiss someone and it involves tongue, Aussies call it a “pash,” which is short for “passion” or “passionate.” Americans tend to call this kind of kiss a “French kiss.”<\/p>\n

“She gave him a pash<\/strong> right in front of me.”<\/p>\n

66. Petty \u2014 gasoline\u00a0<\/h2>\n

This word is more common among younger people. Petrol is what we call gasoline, and this is the shortened version.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Scrounge up some cash for petty<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n

67. Polly \u2014 politician<\/h2>\n

“The new PM is nothing but a polly<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n

68. Pom\u2014 English person<\/h2>\n

The origin is unclear, but we call Brits “poms” in the land down under. One theory of the word’s origins is that it comes from the letters “POME,” which was stamped on the clothing of British prisoners in the late 1800s as an acronym for “Prisoner of Mother England.”<\/p>\n

“Typical pom<\/strong>. He likes tea and has bad teeth.”<\/p>\n

69. Pommy shower \u2014 using deodorant instead of taking a shower<\/h2>\n

When you don’t have time to take a full shower, just reapply deodorant! This hilarious Aussie term may not be ideal, but it’s better than nothing, right?<\/p>\n

“We have to go! Just have a pommy shower<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n

70. Postie \u2014 postal worker<\/h2>\n

A postie is a postman\/postwoman, or someone who delivers our letters and parcels each day.<\/p>\n

“Did the postie<\/strong> come round yet? I’m waiting for a check.”<\/p>\n

71. Prezzie\u00a0\u2014 present<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When you’re invited to a birthday party or any other celebration, make sure that you bring a prezzie. Typical prezzies\u00a0include wine, beer or gift vouchers.<\/p>\n

“Thanks for the prezzie<\/strong>, mate!”<\/p>\n

72. Rapt \u2014 very happy<\/h2>\n

“Bro, I’m rapt<\/strong>!\u00a0This is great news.”<\/p>\n

73. Ratbag \u2014 troublemaker<\/h2>\n

A “ratbag” is a mischievous, troublemaking or even eccentric person. The term, though usually negative, can also be used as an affectionate insult.<\/p>\n

“Her son is such a ratbag<\/strong>! He’s always getting into trouble.”<\/p>\n

74. Reckon \u2014 think, believe<\/h2>\n

Usually, we Aussies don’t think something, we “reckon” it.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“I reckon<\/strong> we should head to the beach.”<\/p>\n

75. Rellie \u2014 relative<\/h2>\n

“I can’t go out tonight, I gotta see my rellies<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n

76. Ridgy-didge \u2014 genuine, real<\/h2>\n

This is another fun slang word for “authentic,” closely related in meaning to “true blue.”<\/p>\n

“He’s a true blue, ridgy-didge<\/strong> Aussie.”<\/p>\n

77. Ripper \u2014 great, fantastic<\/h2>\n

“That party was a real ripper<\/strong>!”<\/p>\n

78. Rock up \u2014 arrive<\/h2>\n

“We rocked up<\/strong> to the party at midnight.”<\/p>\n

79. Roo \u2014 kangaroo<\/h2>\n

“Watch out for roos<\/strong> on the road!”<\/p>\n

80. Rort \u2014 scam, fraud<\/h2>\n

This word means a trick, scam, fraud or some other unsavory and dishonest practice that you don’t want to be involved with.<\/p>\n

“It’s a rort<\/strong>. Don’t get involved.”<\/p>\n

81. Sanger \u2014 sandwich<\/h2>\n

“I’m making sangers<\/strong>. You want one?”<\/p>\n

82. S’arvo \u2014 this afternoon<\/h2>\n

This word literally means “this afternoon” as opposed to any afternoon in general.<\/p>\n

“What are you up to s’arvo<\/strong>?”<\/p>\n

83. Servo\u2014 gas station<\/h2>\n

In Australia, we call a gas station a service station or a “servo” for short.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

“I gotta swing by the servo<\/strong> to pick up some pies and petrol.” <\/p>\n

84. Sheila \u2014 woman<\/h2>\n

This one is used less than it used to be because it can be considered sexist, but you still hear it in the outback.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“That Sheila<\/strong> is a real catch!”<\/p>\n

85. She’ll be right \u2014 everything will be fine<\/h2>\n

This phrase can be used to express a general optimism that everything will turn out alright in the end.<\/p>\n

“Don’t worry. She’ll be right<\/strong> in the end.”<\/p>\n

86. Snag \u2014 sausage<\/h2>\n

Another shortened slang word, a “snag” can be any kind of sausage, and it’s often found at barbies.<\/p>\n

“Pick up some snags<\/strong> for the barbie!”<\/p>\n

87. Sook \u2014 whiny person<\/h2>\n

In America, they’re often called whiners, but down under we tend to call them sooks. These are people who complain about everything.<\/p>\n

“Don’t be such a sook<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n

88. Spit the dummy \u2014 throw a tantrum<\/h2>\n

People who have a hard time controlling their tempers might get angry and throw a tantrum. Toddlers often do this, as do drunk people.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“You don’t have to spit the dummy<\/strong>, just tell me what’s wrong.”<\/p>\n

89. Stoked \u2014 excited<\/h2>\n

Emerging from surf culture, “stoked” means excited or thrilled about something.<\/p>\n

“I’m stoked<\/strong> about our surf trip to Bali.”<\/p>\n

90. Straya\u2014 Australia<\/h2>\n

If you say “AU-STRA-LIA” to an Aussie, they might make fun of your pronunciation (but in a nice way). We just say the last two syllables instead.<\/p>\n

“Isn’t Straya<\/strong> great?” <\/p>\n

91. Strewth! \u2014 exclamation of surprise<\/h2>\n

When an Aussie is surprised or shocked, they may exclaim “Strewth!”<\/p>\n

“Strewth!<\/strong> That spider came out of nowhere.”<\/p>\n

92. Sunnies \u2014 sunglasses<\/h2>\n

Sunnies are a necessity down under because it’s so sunny much of the year.<\/p>\n

“I’m blinded! I forgot my sunnies<\/strong>!”<\/p>\n

93. Surfies \u2014 surfers<\/h2>\n

In a country with many beaches and a rich and dynamic beach culture, it’s no wonder there are plenty of surfers.<\/p>\n

“The break is chocked with surfies<\/strong> today.”<\/p>\n

94. Tassie\u2014Tasmania<\/h2>\n

Tassie is what we call that island state off the southeast coast of Australia that’s famous for its little devils.<\/p>\n

“You want to do a weekend in Tassie<\/strong>?”<\/p>\n

95. Telly \u2014 television<\/h2>\n

“Let’s stay in and watch telly<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n

96. Thongs \u2014 flip-flops<\/h2>\n

In North America, “thongs” may be a type of racy underwear, but in Straya, they’re those cheap rubber beach slippers known as “flip-flops.”<\/p>\n

“I stubbed my toe because I was wearing thongs<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n

97. Tinny\u2014 can of beer<\/h2>\n

In Australia, many of our beers are sold in cans. We call these tins. So, when you go to the bottle-o, have a look for the famous Toohey’s New or Victoria Bitter (VB) tinnys.<\/p>\n

“If you get the tinnys<\/strong>, I’ll buy the meat pies.”<\/p>\n

98. Togs \u2014 swimsuit<\/h2>\n

I told you Aussie English has a lot of slang words for “swimsuit,” right? Well here’s another one.<\/p>\n

“Bring your togs<\/strong>. I wanna stop by the beach for a dip.”<\/p>\n

99. Trackie dacks \u2014 tracksuit pants, sweat pants<\/h2>\n

“Are trackie dacks<\/strong> acceptable attire for the party?”<\/p>\n

100. Tradie \u2014 tradesman<\/h2>\n

“Tradesman” is a term for all those people who work doing a trade or a job that requires particular skills and training. For example, electricians, plumbers and carpenters have trade jobs.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“I’m thinking of becoming a tradie<\/strong> after school.”<\/p>\n

101. True blue \u2014 genuine, patriotic<\/h2>\n

If you’re “true blue,” you’re the real thing. It can mean genuine, patriotic or just that you’re a stand-up person.<\/p>\n

“Tommy’s a true blue<\/strong> Aussie.”<\/p>\n

102. Ute \u2014 pickup\/utility truck, SUV<\/h2>\n

“Can I borrow your ute<\/strong>? I have to move this weekend.”<\/p>\n

Quiz on Australian Slang<\/h2>\n

Now that we’ve gone over some Australian slang words, it’s time to test what you’ve learned! Take the brief quiz below and just refresh the page if you want to start over or retake it.\u00a0<\/p>\n