What do they call a girl in Australia?

Aussie Slang Words For Women:
Chick. Woman. Lady. Bird.
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What do Australian people call girls?

2. sheila – woman or female.
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What do Australian guys call their girlfriend?

Aussie Nicknames for Girlfriends and Wives

There are many terms of endearment that can be used for the woman in your life - sweetheart, angel, boo, love, bebé (the latter nicked from Spanish nicknames).
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How do you compliment a girl in Australia?

A short guide to compliments

Beaut! or You beauty! Exclamation of delight. Bonzer Good, a good thing. Mate A sworn friend – one you'd do anything for – as essential as beer to the Australian stereotype.
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What is Australian slang called?

Australian slang, known as 'Strine', is a way of using certain words and phrases that have become iconic to Australians. You may find that Australians tend to speak quickly and have an unusual way of pronouncing words.
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Do AUSTRALIAN GIRLS Like BROWN GUYS?



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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What is a missus in Australia?

Misso/missus = Someone's girlfriend/wife. “
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What is Australian slang for wife?

Missus. A person's wife or girlfriend.
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Do Australians Say Darling a lot?

Australians are not as openly affectionate or sentimental as Americans, and most middle class/ educated/ urban types would probably not use a term of endearment, unless it was something personal that they used privately or jokingly. BUt if they did it would probably be dear or darling.
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Can you call a girl mate in Australia?

The term "mate" is essentially gender neutral in Australia. This applies almost in all cases except perhaps if you're a male and bump into a woman who is 'generationally' older than you. In that case, just 'Sorry' or 'Excuse me' is fine.
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What is an Australian Sheila?

sheila. A girl or woman. This word first appeared in Australian English in 1832 with the spelling shelah. It was initially used in Australia to refer to a woman of Irish origin, but from the late 19th century onwards it became a general term for a woman or girl.
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What does Bub mean in Australia?

bub (plural bubs) (Australia, slang) A baby.
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Why do Aussies say oi?

"Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi" is a cheer or chant often performed at Australian sport events. It is a variation of the Oggy Oggy Oggy chant used by both soccer and rugby union fans in Great Britain from the 1960s onwards. It is usually performed by a crowd uniting to support a sports team or athlete.
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What is Australian slang for friend?

Mate. “Mate” is a popular word for friend. And while it's used in other English-speaking countries around the world, it has a special connection to Australia. In the past, mate has been used to address men, but it can be gender-neutral.
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Whats a rue in Australia?

ruenoun. leaves sometimes used for flavoring fruit or claret cup but should be used with great caution: can cause irritation like poison ivy. sorrow, regret, rue, ruefulnessnoun. sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment.
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How do you say beautiful in Australian?

Beaut!/Beauty!: beaut, beauty or 'you beauty' is a very Australian way to say that something is great.
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What does Stella mean in Australia?

Stella - very good. Stoked - to be quite happy with.
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What does Suki mean in Australia?

Sooky definition

(Australia, Newfoundland, New Zealand, slang) Complaining, whingeing, sad; jealous. adjective. 2. (Australia, New Zealand, slang) Sentimental, sissy; timid.
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Do Aussies say shag?

Editor's comments: Believe it or not, but "shag" in its sexual meaning dates way back to the 1700s! It is venerable slang, and still widely used in British slang, US slang, and Australian and NZ slang.
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What is a chalkie in Australia?

For example, chalkie means teacher, but most Australians simply call a teacher a teacher.
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How do you say mate in Australia?

Mate and friend are interchangeable in Australia. And we will often refer to our friends as “a mate of mine” or “our mates”. Guys will have a boys night out with “their mates”.
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Why do Aussies say mate?

The Australian National Dictionary explains that the Australian usages of mate derive from the British word 'mate' meaning 'a habitual companion, an associate, fellow, comrade; a fellow-worker or partner', and that in British English it is now only in working-class use.
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How do Aussie talk?

Australians have an accent that is often confused with New Zealand's dulcet tones. However, for those in the know, they are as distinct as Canadian and American accents. Kiwis have a tendency to flatten their vowels, and Aussies have more of a nasally twang.
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What does Ozzie mean in Australia?

Ozzie (“aw-zee;” also spelled Ozzy, Ozzi, Ossie) is a male first name. It can be short for Osmond, Osmund, Oscar, Oswald, Ozias, or a diminutive form of Oz. Osmond/Osmund means “divine protection.” Oswald means “divine power.” Ozias means “salvation”
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Is saying Oi Rude?

Meaning of oi in English

used as a not very polite way of getting someone's attention, especially when you are angry: Oi!
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