What is the most Aussie 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 most Aussie sentence?

"Just waiting for a mate."
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What are typical Australian words?

Ta, bogan, brekkie and more popular Australian slang terms you heard before
  • ta – thank you. ...
  • sheila – woman or female. ...
  • bloke – man or guy. ...
  • bogan – an uncultured or unsophisticated person. ...
  • brekkie – breakfast. ...
  • barbie – barbecue. ...
  • mate – friend. ...
  • crikey!
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What is the Aussie C word?

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 are some weird Australian words?

Many of the Australian expressions found in this article are in frequent rotation, so it's best to brush up on your Aussie slang before heading down under.
  • Budgie smugglers. ...
  • How ya goin'? / Howzit goin'? ...
  • Fair Dinkum. ...
  • Spit the dummy. ...
  • Having a whinge. ...
  • Tall poppy syndrome. ...
  • Pull one's head in. ...
  • She'll be right / She'll be apples.
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How do you say shut up in Australia?

17. Put a sock in it. Tells somebody to "shut up."
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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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Is Bloody a swear word in Australia?

Also in Australia, the word bloody is frequently used as a verbal hyphen, or infix, correctly called tmesis as in "fanbloodytastic". In the 1940s an Australian divorce court judge held that "the word bloody is so common in modern parlance that it is not regarded as swearing".
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Is the word bloody a swear word?

Bloody is a common swear word that is considered to be milder and less offensive than other, more visceral alternatives. In 1994, it was the most commonly spoken swear word, accounting for around 650 of every million words said in the UK – 0.064 per cent.
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Is dammit a swear word?

Damnit is a popular swear word used in most areas in all of North America. 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.
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What do Aussies call their girlfriends?

Missus. A person's wife or girlfriend.
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Do Australians say right o?

Here are some variations on what it can mean: Righto: OK. Righto: Enough of this, let's get going.
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Is it OK to swear?

Studies show cursing during a physically painful event can help us better tolerate the pain. Experts say using curse words can also help us build emotional resilience and cope with situations in which we feel that we have no control.
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Is shut up a swear word?

The phrase is probably a shortened form of "shut up your mouth" or "shut your mouth up". Its use is generally considered rude and impolite, and may also be considered a form of profanity by some.
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What country swears the most?

Top 10 Countries That Swear The Most
  • Russians.
  • French.
  • UK, Australia, US.
  • Spain.
  • Italian.
  • German.
  • Poland.
  • Turks.
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Do Aussies swear a lot?

Swearing: Swearing is more common in Australia than in many other cultures. Television programmes are less censored and mainstream society is largely desensitised to words that foreigners may find vulgar. It is normal to hear an Australian swear at some point during a conversation.
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Do they say Y all in Australia?

I've noticed a recent trend for Australian social media users to adopt the American informal second-person plural pronoun "y'all". Come on, Australia, we can do better. The correct term is "youse". Why do so many Australians say y'all on twitter.
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What can you not ask 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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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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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 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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What does Bunny mean in Australia?

Australian and New Zealand Slang. a person imposed upon or made a fool of; victim.
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What does chokers mean in Australia?

Chockers (chock-ahs) / Full

Also 'chock-a-block'or 'chock-full', originally naval slang during World War II. These days the term means extremely full, as in 'Sydney's roads are fair dinkum chockers' or 'We can't fit any more stubbies in the esky, it's totally chockers'.
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How do Australians pronounce Nutella?

Modern IPA: nətɛ́lə Traditional IPA: nʌˈtelə 3 syllables: "nu" + "TEL" + "uh"
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  1. interested.
  2. in.
  3. using.
  4. nutella.
  5. jars.
  6. to.
  7. make.
  8. wallets.
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