What is Australian slang for girl?

Aussie Slang Words For Women:

Sheila. Chick. Woman. Lady.

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.

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.

What does girlfriend mean in Australia?

Missus. A person's wife or girlfriend.

Do Aussies say darling?

We do use "darl" (darling) in Australia, but as Su.Ki. has said, we'd expect to hear it from older women, who would also use terms of endearment such as "love" and "dear(ie)". In Australian English, the "-ar-" part is pronounced as a long "aa", so you'd hear something like "daal" down here.

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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.

How do you say you are beautiful in Australian?

Beaut!/Beauty!: beaut, beauty or 'you beauty' is a very Australian way to say that something is great. Bloke: another word for a man. Bludger: an Australian term for a lazy person.

How do you say congratulations in Australian slang?

Expression of congratulations: “Maaate!”

What does Lolly mean in Australia?

A lolly is a sweet or piece of confectionery. Particular to Australia and New Zealand, lolly has been part of Aussie slang since the 1850s. A conversation lolly is a sugary lolly with a conversational, often romantic, sentiment impressed into it. These have been part of the Aussie diet since the 1890s.

What is a sheeper?

A shepherd or sheepherder is a person who tends, herds, feeds, or guards flocks of sheep.

What do Aussies call their friends?

“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. In Australia, you'll also hear mate used in an ironic sense.

What is a yobbo in Australia?

Yobbo. A loud mouthed, badly dressed Aussie male He's a yobbo.

What is a joey in Australia?

Definition of joey

Australia. : a baby animal especially : a baby kangaroo.

What do they call a dog in Australia?

The dingo (Canis familiaris, Canis familiaris dingo, Canis dingo, or Canis lupus dingo) is an ancient (basal) lineage of dog found in Australia.

Why do Australians 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.

What does Mozzie mean in Australia?

mossie in British English

or mozzie (ˈmɒzɪ ) noun. Australian and New Zealand an informal name for mosquito.

How do I offend someone in Australia?

What is the most Australian thing to say?

What does stoked mean in Australia?

happy, proud, or excited about something. I'm so STOKED about going surfing today. She was STOKED to see you yesterday.

How do you say thank you in Aussie slang?

Ta. 'Ta' means 'thank you'.

What is a female kangaroo called?

A male kangaroo is called a boomer, a female kangaroo a flyer, and a baby kangaroo a joey.

Is Joey an insult?

Blue Peter and cultural impact

The sights and sounds of Deacon's distinctive speech and mannerisms were picked up on by children and he quickly became a figure of ridicule in school playgrounds across the country, the term "Joey" being used as an insult for a person perceived to be stupid.

What is a kangaroo pouch?

It's a pocket of skin that acts like a second womb, giving the joey a safe, cozy environment to grow. And, like a pregnant belly, the pouch can stretch to fit the baby as it gets bigger. It's lined with powerful, but flexible, muscles and ligaments.

What is a drongo Australian slang?

drongo. A fool, a simpleton, an idiot. There is also a bird called a drongo.

What is a cracker in Australian slang?

A Cracker, Australian slang for climate change denial or personal inaction on climate change.