Aussie slang Any Tips?

[23cronin]

Can anyone tell me the Australian slang words I will hear the most - and their meaning please - I recently watched The Block in the UK and realised I don't understand about a third of what they are saying lol

[sh7t man no way]

if you scroll to the bottom of this page you will find similar threads--ozzies can be a bit difficult to understand but they are quite nice chaps really

[TomJonesDad]

Can anyone tell me the Australian slang words I will hear the most - and their meaning please - I recently watched The Block in the UK and realised I don't understand about a third of what they are saying lol

You could try this link although someone might want to comment on how accurate it is (also assuming it's ok to post links - new to this so delete if not allowed)
http://www.koalanet.com.au/australian-slang.html#D

[The Ropey HOFF]

Skippy come and kiss yer uncle Bruce on the lips, lol

[Shell15]

'Starve the lizard' = cor blimey
'Fairdinkum'= are you being serious
'Calm ya farm' = settle down
'Thongs' = flip-flops
'Singlet'= vest
'Slacks'= trousers
'togs' = swimmers
'Stockings'= tights
'dag' = idiot (more a term of endearment, believe it or not! For the actual meaning google it, and then go figure. Lol )

[AaronS]

Shorten everything and add an "ie" or "o" to the end of it. :-)

[Skani]

You could try this link although someone might want to comment on how accurate it is (also assuming it's ok to post links - new to this so delete if not allowed)
http://www.koalanet.com.au/australian-slang.html#D

Yes, IMHO it's accurate. One or two words I hadn't heard, but that's to be expected as some slang words are regional and used in one part of the country but not others.

[emmaroo]

Skippy come and kiss yer uncle Bruce on the lips, lol

That just mad me lol on the bus! Got some strange looks!

[Guest62757]

Just off the top of my head..

Doona - duvet
Quilt - duvet
Manchester - bed linen
bonza - good/great
chips - crisps
hot chips - chips/fries
Thickshake - milkshake
gladwrap - cling film
avro - afternoon
avo - avocado
rellies - relatives
possie - position (heard it on a tv show once)
Mushies - mushrooms
runners - trainers
tracky daks - tracksuit pants
gumboots - wellies
snag - sausage



If I think of anymore I'll come back and add them :-)

[Skani]

avro - afternoon

I think you mean "arvo" for afternoon? Not to be confused with "avro" which is (or was) a type of aircraft.