How do you say shut up in Australian?

17. Put a sock in it. Tells somebody to "shut up."
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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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What words do Australians say weird?

125 Australian Slang Words & Phrases
  • A Cold One – Beer.
  • Accadacca – How Aussies refer to Australian band ACDC.
  • Ankle Biter – Child.
  • Arvo – Afternoon (S'Arvo – this afternoon!)
  • Aussie Salute – Wave to scare the flies.
  • Avo – Avocado.
  • Bail – To cancel plans. 'Bruce bailed' = Bruce isn't going to turn up.
  • Barbie – Barbecue.
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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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How To Say "SHUT UP!" in 30 Different Languages



Do Aussies swear a lot?

Swearing: Swearing is more common in Australia than in many other cultures. Television programmes are less censored and mainstream society is largely desensitised to words that foreigners may find vulgar. It is normal to hear an Australian swear at some point during a conversation.
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Do Aussies say bloody?

Bloody has always been a very common part of Australian speech and has not been considered profane there for some time. The word was dubbed "the Australian adjective" by The Bulletin on 18 August 1894.
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Do they say Y all in Australia?

I've noticed a recent trend for Australian social media users to adopt the American informal second-person plural pronoun "y'all". Come on, Australia, we can do better. The correct term is "youse". Why do so many Australians say y'all on twitter.
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How do you say shut up nicely?

shut up
  1. be quiet.
  2. hush.
  3. fall silent.
  4. button it (slang)
  5. pipe down (slang) Just pipe down and I'll tell you what I want.
  6. hold your tongue.
  7. put a sock in it (British, slang)
  8. keep your trap shut (slang)
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What is Ferme la bouche?

fermer la bouche [v] close one's mouth.
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How do you say shut up in Hawaii?

Shut up! (PEP tulituli.)
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What does the F word mean in Australia?

This term is fairly common around the world, but is probably used more regularly when calling someone an idiot in Australia. Use it, my friend. It's liberating. F***wit / F***stick. This expletive has the same connotation as its American counterpart, but maybe emphasizes that you're extra annoying.
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What do Aussies call police?

Blue Heelers: This is a term used in Australian and is after a breed of dog, the Australian Cattle Dog. This term is use because it accurately describes the personality and appearance (blue uniform) of a police officer.
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Which country swears the most?

Top 10 Countries That Swear The Most
  • Russians.
  • French.
  • UK, Australia, US.
  • Spain.
  • Italian.
  • German.
  • Poland.
  • Turks.
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Is Bloody a swear word 2020?

Bloody is a common swear word that is considered to be milder and less offensive than other, more visceral alternatives.
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Is cussing normal in Australia?

“There is some evidence that people get more similar the longer the families have been in the country, the more generations have lived in Australia.” Swearing is a part of every culture. Differences are mostly a matter of degree – and content. “Some still swear in their original languages,” says Krafzik.
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What do Aussies call their girlfriends?

Missus. A person's wife or girlfriend.
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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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What does Chewie mean in Australia?

/ (ˈtʃuːɪ) / noun. Australian informal chewing gum.
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Why Do Hawaiians say brah?

One of the most common Hawaiian pidgin terms is that of brah, meaning “brother”. And, as you might've guessed, a brah doesn't have to be your brother by blood.
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