Guest Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Remember on our first visit, my cousin asked me to get the 'Eski' out the garage, I didn't have a clue...Cool box!!! I guess its Eski as in eskimo Box? I noticed my OH had put Esky on our packing inventory (we're moving back) and I quizzed him on it - he had actually forgotten what they are called in the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy1982 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 A vest is a singlet, off licence is a bottle'o doona is a bed quilt/cover crock-pot is a slow cooker glad wrap is cling film docket is receipt. restaurants can be BYO..bring your own (alcohol) got caught out by that one night...dry night! My wife went to a shop asking for a pin as her skirt had started to tear whilst she was out...the shop assistant took her to the stationary section....thinking she was from New Zealand! We move out there in 7 weeks after living there for a year in 2008 and we cant wait! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Chickens are chooks. Not all eggs are free-range Not all tuna is 'dolphin friendly' (since that's all that available in the major supermarkets in the UK it caught me out) Tipping is not customary ( and bar staff, waitress etc get paid very well) Wogs are from Italy, Greece etc. and it isn't nearly as offensive as in the UK - there is an Australian movie called the Wog Boy (& 2) Coon is a brand of cheese Durex is sticky tape Important for parents - there is no Calpol - Panadol for children is the same - phew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Bring a plate means bring some food to share Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maruska Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Chickens are chooks. Not all eggs are free-range Not all tuna is 'dolphin friendly' (since that's all that available in the major supermarkets in the UK it caught me out) Tipping is not customary ( and bar staff, waitress etc get paid very well) Wogs are from Italy, Greece etc. and it isn't nearly as offensive as in the UK - there is an Australian movie called the Wog Boy (& 2) Coon is a brand of cheese Durex is sticky tape Important for parents - there is no Calpol - Panadol for children is the same - phew :chatterbox: :elvis::swoon: For real or just kidding ????? http://www.durexusa.com/?gclid=CKu42b_33rcCFRDl7AodRVwAjw&gclsrc=aw.ds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndoe Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Or trousers are pants Strides Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndoe Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 A vest is a singlet, and a "tank top" is a vest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Capsicum is a pepper Egg plant is an aubergine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndoe Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 A lake/pond is a "dam" whether it had a dam on it or not. A stream is a creek "bream" (as in fish) is pronounced "brim" An aluminium boat is a 'tinny" as is a can of beer. methylated spirits are "metho" and have innumerable uses from hardening corns and skin prior to removing, to dabbing on ticks to get 'em to drop off, to adding to home brew (depending on culture and not advisable) "bangaroo" is a marathon sex session "buckleys" means "no chance" "goon" box of wine "woop woop" middle of nowhere..............generally out bush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runslikeafish Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 If you pay with a card, you'll be asked "cheque, savings or credit" which means, which of the (up to 3) accounts associated with this card would you like the money to come out of? In this context, "cheque" doesn't mean cheque, "savings" doesn't mean savings and "credit" doesn't mean credit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fragglefeet Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Trainers are called runners, and wellies are called gumboots.... I'm a Podiatrist so these were need to know essentials! And don't bother trying to explain to a client that they're due their Diabetes foot 'MOT' they will nod and smile but won't tell you they don't have a clue what the new Pommy Pod is going on about! Lol! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndoe Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Trainers are called runners, In all the time that I've been here, I've never heard that turn of phrase..................round here, they're callled "joggers" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northshorepom Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 In all the time that I've been here, I've never heard that turn of phrase................ I have. Common terminology here (am a runner and member of a running club, it seems to be the word most use). Perhaps it varies state to state? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Money (purchases) is rounded up or down, Copper coins arent used here. Chips are crisps, Hot Chips are chips.. Poppers are kids drinks not drugs (was shocked when asked if my child wanted a popper shortly after we arrived) Felt tip pens are called Texta's. Cal x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fragglefeet Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 What, even more variations to remember?! I'm in Melbourne, where is the 'joggers' term used? By the way, the word joggers brings to mind track suit bottoms or slow runners! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ptp113 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Takeaways and Restaurants usually close around 9pm some of the fast food joints open longer Not here they don't. Must be a Qld thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runslikeafish Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 They're called runners down here ...and "pumps" are heels not trainers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyTinKnicks Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 'A park' usually means somewhere to put your car rather than a green open space. As in: I couldn't find a park. There's a park over there! Domestic, free-to-air tv is appalling. You'll definitely need to investigate alternatives such as foxtel, big pond TV, bbc international iplayer, quickflix, or one of the many legal/semi legal/ non legal sources available. Also: many people use "fair dinkum" frequently and unironically. It's probably best to resist the temptation to snigger when they do! Even in professional offices, people find it hard to comprehend that your husband irons his own shirt. A few random nuggets of wisdom there, based on my experiences so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ptp113 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Local phone calls from landlines are flat rate not timedAmericanos are long blacks (whites are flat whites or any of the other myriad of coffee choices) - that's been the hardest for me to eradicate! Some banks charge if you use a competitor's card to withdraw cash Car registration is called Rego You pay through the nose for ambulance if you call one so get ambulance insurance (some states - Qld has it free but other states charge like wounded bulls) Dont be surprised at social functions if there is a blokes space for chat and a sheilas' space for gossip - segregation is frequent and expect to see the bloke weilding the barbie tongs ACT free, at least it was for our trips (no insurance) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fragglefeet Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 A pencil is a grey lead....I think? And English football is soccer....but my oh insists on still calling it football when we're at home -so we have bizarre conversations where neither of us know exactly what we're talking about as I sometimes call it soccer out of habit from making myself understood around Australian colleagues and clients at work during the day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndoe Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 I have. Common terminology here (am a runner and member of a running club, it seems to be the word most use). Perhaps it varies state to state? Or even local? I've heard some terms by schoolkids where a kid from another school has no idea what they're talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndoe Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 What, even more variations to remember?! I'm in Melbourne, where is the 'joggers' term used? By the way, the word joggers brings to mind track suit bottoms or slow runners! Brizzy, Qld. Just to turn your stomach................."brown eyed mullet" a turd in the sea where you're swimming :embarrassed: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndoe Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Strides Forgot...............also "daks" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndoe Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Figjam...................someone with a high opinion of themselves who let's you know it............Fnck I'm good, just ask me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Ha Darta I hate that, its just wrong! Basically shorten everything and add (ies) onto the end which makes it actually just as long as the original version. If you do the above then you will be OK:biggrin: Ozzies are simple folk so everything needs to be made easy or shortened Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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