What does put a shrimp on the barbie mean?

"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.
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What do Australians mean when they say Barbie?

Barbie. (Noun) Abbreviation of 'barbecue'; seldom used in the same sentence as 'shrimp'. “Let's defo have a barbie this arvo.”
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What do Australians say when they are surprised?

Crikey, blimey

Euphemisms used to communicate amazement or surprise.
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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 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 a toilet called in Australia?

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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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. It is fair to say that Australians have long had a complicated relationship with McDonald's.
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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 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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Where did shrimp on the barbie come from?

"Shrimp on the barbie" is a phrase that originated in a series of television advertisements by the Australian Tourism Commission starring Paul Hogan from 1984 through to 1990. The full quote spoken by Hogan is "I'll slip an extra shrimp on the barbie for you", and the actual slogan of the ad was "Come and say G'day".
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What does numpty mean in British?

The Oxford English Dictionary has launched a search to find the first recorded use in English of the word 'numpty', which means a foolish or stupid person. Since the mid-1980s, numpty has been used as a mild term of abuse in Britain.
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What does Bush Telly mean?

A bush telly is a campfire, or the stars – in other words, what you watch for entertainment at night in the bush. It's rather a beautiful term and one that continues to this very day. Instead of being relegated to the past like some Australian colloquialisms, bush telly can even be found on Instagram.
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How do you cook raw shrimp on the barbie doll?

Place the shrimp onto hot grill and cook for 3 minutes, or until some of the shrimp are browned and showing some light charring. Flip the shrimp over and grill for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, or until browned on the other side. Remove the skewers from the grill and garnish with fresh parsley.
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Is a prawn a shrimp?

Shrimp and prawns are completely different creatures. Yes, they're both decapods — which means they have external skeletons and 10 legs — but that's where the similarities end. Shrimp belong to the sub-order Pleocyemata, and prawns belong to the sub-order Dendrobranchiata.
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What do they call soda in Australia?

"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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Why do Aussies call redheads Bluey?

The nickname Bluey originated in the 1890s and was used as a nickname throughout World War One to refer to red-haired soldiers of the Australian Imperial Force, especially from New South Wales. During the Second World War, nearly every redhead was nicknamed Bluey, and it spread to civilian life.
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Why do Australians say spunk?

But in Australia spunk is most commonly used to refer to a person of either sex who is regarded as sexually attractive. It is first recorded in the 1970s and is derived from spunky 'full of spirit; brave, plucky', although it may be influenced by spunk 'semen'.
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What do Aussies call flip flops?

One of the most infamous Australian idiosyncrasies is the word for flip flop: the 'thong'. Not to be confused with the buttock-cleaving variety, the Aussie version comprises a rubber sole held to the foot by two straps that meet between the first and second toes.
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What is Mickey D's?

(slang) McDonald's (the chain of fast food restaurants).
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What should you not say in Australia?

10 Things You Should Never Say to an Australian
  • Put another shrimp on the barbie.
  • Dingo ate my baby.
  • Vegemite is disgusting.
  • What's the difference between Australian and New Zealand?
  • Fosters is hands down the best beer in the world.
  • I hate AFL.
  • When you say Kylie you mean Jenner, right?
  • American coffee is better.
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What do Aussies call a duvet?

Doona is a commonly used term in Australia for a quilted insert that sits in a doona cover and is the top layer of your bedding. Typically filled with feathers or other manufactured materials, it is also trademarked property of The Tontine Group, responsible for many of the quilts Australians enjoy.
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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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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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