Could put a horn on a jellyfish?

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What do Australians say when they are surprised?

Crikey, blimey

Euphemisms used to communicate amazement or surprise.

What do Aussies put on the barbie?

"Barbie" is Australian slang for barbecue and the phrase "slip a shrimp on the barbie" often evokes images of a fun social gathering under the sun. Australians, however, invariably use the word prawn rather than shrimp.

What does the phrase fair dinkum mean?

Definition of fair dinkum

slang, Australia. : unquestionably good or genuine : excellent —often used as a general expression of approval these cigars are fair dinkum.

What does head over Turkey mean?

Gael, via Word Box Head over turkey is an Australian expression still in use today. It is a variant of the standard English head over heels, with exactly the same meaning, as Gael notes: 'turning over completely, as in a somersault'.

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What does flat out like a lizard drinking mean?

flat out like a lizard drinking

The literal sense is to lie fully stretched out (like a lizard), and the figurative sense means as fast as possible. The phrase also alludes to the rapid tongue-movement of a drinking lizard. It is sometimes shortened, as in 'we're flat out like a lizard trying to meet the deadline'.

What does Starve the lizards mean?

Aussie Word of the Week

No, this isn't the beginning of some peculiar anti-reptile campaign, rather, starve the lizards is a great Aussie exclamation of surprise that has sadly fallen out of use. Occasionally changed to stiffen the lizards, this scaly piece of slang was first recorded back in the 1920s.

What do Aussies call the toilet?

dunny – a toilet, the appliance or the room – especially one in a separate outside building. This word has the distinction of being the only word for a toilet which is not a euphemism of some kind. It is from the old English dunnykin: a container for dung. However Australians use the term toilet more often than dunny.

What does Crikey mean in British?

crikey in American English

(ˈkraɪki ) interjection. British, Slang. used to express surprise, wonder, etc.

What is a bushy in Australia?

(also bushie) informal Australian, New Zealand. A person who lives in the bush (as distinct from in a town), typically regarded as uncultured or unsophisticated.

What does shrimp on the barbie means?

Shrimp On The Barbie Q&A

"Barbie" is Australian slang for barbecue, so shrimp on the barbie simple means shrimp on the barbecue.

What does bloke mean in Australian slang?

bloke. / (bləʊk) / noun. British and Australian an informal word for man.

What does digger mean in Australia?

Digger is a military slang term for primarily infantry soldiers from Australia and New Zealand.

What is the C word in Australia?

In Australia, "cunt" (pronounced "cunt", as in "bunt") has many connotations – most of which are actually positive. For example: If a friend of mine were to be exceptional at motorsports or a nice person in genera,l he would henceforth be referred to as a "sick-cunt".

What do they call a girl in Australia?

Aussie Slang Words For Women:

Chick. Woman. Lady. Bird.

How do I offend someone in Australia?

What does bloody mean in England?

Bloody. Don't worry, it's not a violent word… it has nothing to do with “blood”.”Bloody” is a common word to give more emphasis to the sentence, mostly used as an exclamation of surprise. Something may be “bloody marvellous” or “bloody awful“. Having said that, British people do sometimes use it when expressing anger…

What is the most Australian word?

What does it mean to say crickets?

In its most recent extended use, 'crickets' has become a word for "silence." Over time, crickets became an image used not just in writing but cinematic shorthand for quiet country locations, sometimes used to stand for a generalized sense of open emptiness. (Tumbleweeds is also sometimes used in this figurative way).

What do Aussies call ketchup?

Ketchup is underrated. We call it tomato sauce in Australia.

What do they call cigarettes in Australia?

Durry, an Australian slang term for cigarette.

What do Aussies call cars?

The Australian automotive industry has been protective over the term 'ute' since it was invented by Ford Australia in the 1930s known as the Coupe Utility.

Why do Australians say you're right?

When you say “sorry” to an Australian, most likely you will hear, “You're right.” This is their response, meaning “That is okay.” Goodbye for an Aussie could be, “See ya later,” “Take it easy,” or “Hoo roo.”

What does a few kangaroos loose in the top paddock mean?

a kangaroo loose in the top paddock (uncountable) (Australia, slang) Things not quite right in one's head; a situation of mental confusion or insanity.

What does bloody galah mean?

Aussie Word of the Week

Galah also means fool. As in Get out of it, you great bloody galah. Galahs are noted for erratically noisy behaviour, which seems pretty bizarre to humans (no doubt it all makes sense to them), hence a galah is a fool.