What is Australian slang for wife?

Missus. A person's wife or girlfriend.
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What is the Australian slang for woman?

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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What is a missus in Australia?

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

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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Can you call a female mate?

Mate/pal work just fine for ladies as long as they actually are your friend: best of mates, we're just mates, pals together and so on, but, mate/pal doesn't work as well as it does with men when the woman you are apologising to is unknown to you.
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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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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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What does Bub mean in Australia?

bub (plural bubs) (Australia, slang) A baby.
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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 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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What does fiance mean in Australia?

Or is it “fiancé”? A: The terms “fiancée” and “fiancé” arrived in the mid-1800s – from the French for “to trust or confide”. They are nouns, and a “fiancée” is an engaged woman, while a “fiancé” is an engaged man.
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What does Partner mean in Australia?

Definition: partner

A partner in relation to a person who is a member of a couple (1.1. M. 120), is the other member of the couple, whether legally married, in a registered relationship or in a de facto relationship.
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What is Bubbaby?

A young brother; a little boy; a familiar term of address for a small boy. noun.
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What does boo mean in slang?

plural boos. Definition of boo (Entry 4 of 4) US slang. : a romantic partner : sweetheart, honey Your parents might keep a sharp eye on potential partners and your besties may lay down difficult "friend tests," but only one real opinion on your new boo truly matters: what your dog thinks of them.—
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What does Sheila mean in Australia?

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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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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How do Aussies say goodnight?

I can not recall ever being greeted with a "good night". It's "good evening", or the non-time specific "g'day". Contributor's comments: I grew up in Brisbane, and have never, heard 'Goodnight' as a greeting.
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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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How do Aussies say goodbye?

8. Hooroo = Goodbye. The Australian slang for goodbye is Hooroo and sometimes they even Cheerio like British people.
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Do girls say 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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Do Australians say mate alot?

Diversify your vocabulary and connect to people more with the word MATE! The word “mate” is very common in Australian and British English and can help you sound a lot more natural when speaking Englsih in these places. Although it's not used in American English, it is understood by English speakers all over the world.
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Can pal be used for a girl?

Yes. "pal" is used for friends. You can use it for female friends. There is no large difference in meaning between "pal", "buddy", and "dude".
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What is a spouse in Qld?

Spouse. A person who is one of the following: married. a de facto partner (who has lived and is living with the other person on a genuine domestic basis for 2 years or more, regardless of gender) a registered partner (under the Civil Partnerships Act 2011).
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