
Ever heard the phrase “Shrimp on the Barbie”?
We have compiled the ultimate Australian language interpretation guide. Below are popular words and phrases that might not be found in a dictionary, but are commonly used by Australian natives. Study this guide before arriving to Australia and you will fit right in when you arrive.
Ace!: Nice. Good one! Ankle Biter: A toddler or young child. Taken from the idea the child is so small he or she could bite your ankles.Apples (she'll be): It'll be okay. Aussie: anyone born in Australia.Aussie Salute: Brush away flies with the hand.Barbie: A barbecue. (n.)Bathers: SwimwearBail Out: leave, angrily. "Right, I'm gonna bail out!" Beaut(y): Nice, lovely.Bingle: A bad vehicle accident.Bitzer: A mongrel dog. (it's bits of this breed, and that breed...)Bloke: dude, male.