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 words do Australians say a lot?

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 words can Australians say?

This list of 10 commonly mispronounced words in Australia will hopefully help to clear up some of that confusion.
  • Melbourne.
  • Australia.
  • Parmigiana.
  • Doona vs. Duvet.
  • Wildlife.
  • Triathlon.
  • Uluru.
  • Prerogative.
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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 to understand Australians | Slang Words



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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How do Australian say no?

The World Is Mocking How Australians Pronounce The Word “No” And Oh Naur, They're Right. "Imagine you propose to someone and their response is 'naur'."
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How do Australian Say Can t?

And this happens in the Australian accent where we have this vowel difference. Can, /æ/, can't, /ɐː/. /æ/, /ɐː/. This is Australian, could be British as well, but it doesn't happen in the Standard American Accent. They will say 'can' and 'can't', 'can' and 'can't', and you have to listen for that T.
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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 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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How do you say hello mate in Australian?

G'day is a shortened form of 'Good Day' and it is the equivalent of 'Hello. ' Mate means friend or buddy and it can be used to address your friend or a total stranger. So, everyone can be your mate in Australia.
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Why do Australians say sweet as?

Meaning 'sweet' or 'awesome', the 'as' is thrown up at the end of an adjective to give it emphasis. Toss up a shaka with this saying and you'll definitely be praised by the locals.
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How do Australians 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 Naur mean in text?

Americans created 'naur' as a way of phonetically spelling the word “no” in a typical Australian accent.
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Do Aussies say bloody?

Bloody has always been a very common part of Australian speech and has not been considered profane there for some time. The word was dubbed "the Australian adjective" by The Bulletin on 18 August 1894.
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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 is Hajimemashite?

1. Hajimemashite! (Pronunciation: ha-jee-may-mashtay) Meaning: Nice to meet you! This is your first point of contact.
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Is Australia in Oceania?

Oceania is a region made up of thousands of islands throughout the Central and South Pacific Ocean. It includes Australia, the smallest continent in terms of total land area.
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