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 is dunny slang for?

A toilet. The dunny was originally any outside toilet. In cities and towns the pan-type dunny was emptied by the dunny man, who came round regularly with his dunny cart. Dunny can now be used for any toilet.
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Is dunny slang for toilet?

Dunny is Australian/New Zealand slang for a toilet.
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What does dunny mean in Britain?

Dunny definition

(UK, dialect) Deaf; stupid. adjective.
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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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What do Aussies call their girlfriends?

Missus. A person's wife or girlfriend.
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What is the most Australian 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 does cheeky mean in Australia?

Cheeky: Used widely in Aboriginal Australia, the word cheeky isn't only used to refer to insolence but also behaviour that is dangerous. A dog prone to biting people, for example, would be described as “cheeky”.
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What does cheeky mean in British slang?

Cheeky: To be cheeky is to be flippant or somewhat of a smart aleck. Considering British humor, I'd say most people here are a bit cheeky.
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Why do Australians call toilet funny?

A: It dates from the early 1800s, Scottish in origin, from dung + ken (house) to give “dunnekin” as another name for the outhouse. Once the toilet moved inside, Australians and New Zealanders dropped the kin and kept with the dunny.
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What do Kiwis call a toilet?

Loo – The toilet or restroom. No doubt a holdover from British influence, what we would call the “bathroom” New Zealanders call the loo.
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Is Dag a bad word?

Dag is an Australian and New Zealand slang term, also daggy (adjective). In Australia, it is often used as an affectionate insult for someone who is, or is perceived to be, unfashionable, lacking self-consciousness about their appearance and/or with poor social skills yet affable and amusing.
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How do you say drunk in Australian?

Munted (mun-ted) / Drunk

A colourful adjective used to describe a state of inebriation when someone has indulged in one too many frothies, also known as being pissed, legless, blind, or as full as the back of a plumber's ute.
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What does go bunta mean?

to become very excited or angry. He'll go bunta if he finds out. Synonyms and related words. Become excited.
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What does Bogan mean in Australian slang?

Bogan is the most significant word to be created in Australian English in the past 40 years. It is defined as "an uncultured and unsophisticated person; a boorish and uncouth person" in the 2016 edition of the Australian National Dictionary.
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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 do Aussies call Brits?

Pommy or Pom

The terms Pommy, Pommie and Pom, in Australia, South Africa and New Zealand usually denotes an British person.
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What do Aussies call soda?

"Pop" and "fizzy pop" are used in Northern England, South Wales, and the Midlands, while "mineral" or "lemonade" (as a general term) are used in Ireland. In Scotland, "fizzy juice" or even simply "juice" is colloquially encountered. In Australia and New Zealand, "soft drink" or "fizzy drink" is typically used.
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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 does cheeky girl mean in Australia?

What does cheeky girl mean in Australia? Cheeky. This is such a favorite, especially now that I have a kid. I use it all the time regarding mine and other people's children. It describes something that's a little bit naughty, kind of sly, but in a good natured or funny way.
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Is dammit a swear word?

It is often viewed as a less offensive swear word, so people who are younger, or not looking to get into trouble, use this first. This swear word is used to show when you are annoyed or angry at something, using it as an exclamation. For example: “Damnit!
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What is a Furphy in slang?

Definition of furphy

slang, Australia. : a false report : rumor.
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What is a drongo slang?

The word drongo is used in Australian English as a mild form of insult meaning "idiot" or "stupid fellow". This usage derives from an Australian racehorse of the same name (apparently after the spangled drongo, Dicrurus bracteatus) in the 1920s that never won despite many places.
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