How do you say pee in Australia?

17. In Australia, we don't call it “urinating.” We call it, “taking a piss” or “having a slash.” 18. In Australia, we don't call some people “white trash.” We call them “bogans.”
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What is Australian slang for 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.
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Why do Aussies say yeah nah?

Yeah, nah provides an informal, easy way to agree, disagree, deflect attention off ourselves and move between topics with a little more tact than we would have twenty years ago.
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How are you in Australian slang?

“How ya goin'?” is the ultimate Aussie greeting. If you're not from Australia, this mash-up of “How are you?” and “Where are you going?” might leave you a little perplexed. If it helps, think of how the Brits say “y'alright?” - it requires no detailed response. In fact, a simple “hey!” will suffice.
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Can you call a girl mate in Australia?

In Australia, the term mate is used a lot. There is a code of ethics in using it correctly, however. These are some guidelines to assist you: Men use mate, women NEVER do.
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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".
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What is the most Aussie word?

The 25 most common Australian slang words
  • See ya this arvo - See you this afternoon.
  • Being dacked – When someone pulls your pants down.
  • Give a wedgie – When someone pulls your pants up your bum.
  • Dunny - toilet, bathroom – D'ya know where the dunny is, mate?
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What do Australians call thongs?

The undergarment is usually called a g-string (or colloquially, bum floss) in Australia, however, due to U.S. influences in Australia the word thong is now also used.
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How do I offend someone in Australia?

14 Ways to Annoy an Australian
  1. Talk About Sports. ...
  2. Confuse Them with New Zealanders. ...
  3. Demonstrate a Terrible Australian Accent. ...
  4. Criticise Their BBQ. ...
  5. Pom, Pommy, Pommie. ...
  6. Compliment Men on their Macho-ness. ...
  7. Take Them Down Memory Lane. ...
  8. Criticise Crocodile Dundee.
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How do you talk like an Aussie?

Here are three more ways to sound like an Australian when you speak English.
  1. Skip letters at the ends of words. Australians skip the letters at the ends of many words. ...
  2. Change letters at the ends of words. You must change the letters at the ends of some words. ...
  3. Turn “oo” sounds into “ew” sounds.
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How do you say yes in Australian slang?

Yeah nah yeah = yes. No wonder you're confused! A commonly-used word here is mate, which normally means friend. But pay attention to the person's tone when they say it – sometimes, it's used in a passive-aggressive way, and it probably means the opposite of friend!
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What has Australia stolen from NZ?

10 things Australia have tried to steal from New Zealand and claim as their own
  • Pavlova. This sweet fluffy cloud of sugar & egg whites was named after Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova. ...
  • Lolly Cake. ...
  • The Lamington. ...
  • Phar Lap. ...
  • Team NZ Medals. ...
  • Russell Crowe. ...
  • Lorde. ...
  • The Flat White.
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How do Australian Say bathroom?

Loo. Toilet. An outdoor toilet is a Dunny and an indoor toliet is called a loo. So you might say, "You can use the dunny out the back on the loo in the front." And that's how you say "toilet" in Australian.
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What is dunny in Australian?

Definition of dunny (Entry 3 of 3) Australia. : toilet especially : one outdoors : privy.
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Is dunny a rude word?

The word “Dunny” is Australian slang for toilet or outhouse. Technically “Dunny” isn't a rude word but not many people on average say the word dunny.
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What do Australians call mcdonalds?

Here in Australia, however, McDonald's most prevalent nickname is “Macca's”. A recent branding survey commissioned by McDonald's Australia found that 55 per cent of Australians refer to the company by its local slang name.
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What does I'm cactus mean?

defeated. Hence, CACTUS, in Australian slang, means: beaten, finished, ruined, kaput etc. e.g. Jim threw just two punches, and Jack was cactus.
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What do Aussies call their girlfriends?

Missus. A person's wife or girlfriend.
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What do Aussies call dinner?

Tea means dinner. For example, your Australian friend might ask you, “Wanna come around for tea at 6?” Your friend isn't inviting you over to his place just to drink a cup of tea, he means dinner. Ta means thanks or thank you.
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Is Bloody a swear word in Australia?

Also in Australia, the word bloody is frequently used as a verbal hyphen, or infix, correctly called tmesis as in "fanbloodytastic". In the 1940s an Australian divorce court judge held that "the word bloody is so common in modern parlance that it is not regarded as swearing".
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Which is the D word?

The D-Word is an online community for professionals in the documentary film industry. Discussions include creative, business, technical, and social topics related to documentary filmmaking. The name "D-Word" is defined as "industry euphemism for documentary," as in: "We love your film but we don't know how to sell it.
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Do Aussies say Crikey?

Crikey. What it means: An expression of surprise. Nothing is more Australian than the word "crikey" — especially since it's associated with our beloved Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin (may he rest in peace).
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How do you say good morning in Australia?

“G'day”
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