Australians say "cute" the same way as other English speakers ("kyoot"), but to express strong approval for something charming or great, they use words like "Beauty!," "You little ripper!," or simply "Sweet as!", often emphasizing adjectives with "as" (e.g., "pretty as a picture"). For people, terms like "Mate," "Love," or "Darl" (darling) are common, though modern slang varies.
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If you want to know the Australian slang for beautiful, here it is. It is commonly used to say "great.”
Synonyms of cute
Glossaries / dictionaries of Australian slang (like this one, and this one) list cactus as meaning "dead, useless, or broken."
Wag / Wagged. To be absent without permission Let's wag school tomorrow.
Common Australian slang for a girl includes "Sheila" (older, sometimes dated or slightly derogatory), "chick," or just using general terms like "mate," "gal," or "lass," with context and tone being important, but "girl" is still widely used; some slang, like "moll," can refer to a girlfriend or a promiscuous woman, while "bogan" describes an unsophisticated person.
Woop Woop is used to refer to a place in the middle of nowhere. People use it to signify that a location is far away, unfamiliar to them, and difficult to get to.
The most common Australian slang for a sandwich is "sanga," often used for a regular sandwich, and "sausage sanga" for a sausage sandwich, while a toasted sandwich is a "toasty," derived from shortening words and adding a vowel sound (like servo for service station or avo for avocado).
In Australia, “Bluey” is a standard nickname for red-haired men in particular. It dates back to the 19th century, when Australian bush culture, drovers, and outback workers popularised playful nicknames. This play on opposites is similar to calling a very tall person “Shorty,” or a big guy “Tiny.”
In Australian slang, "pineapple" most commonly refers to the yellow $50 banknote, due to its color, but it also describes getting a raw deal or the worst part of something with the phrase "rough end of the pineapple". Less commonly, it can mean a hand grenade or someone getting a harsh telling-off at work, but the money and "raw deal" meanings are most frequent.
cutie patootie (plural cutie patooties) (chiefly US, slang) An adorable and attractive person.
The most direct opposite of beautiful is ugly, but other strong antonyms include hideous, repulsive, and unattractive, while more neutral opposites are plain, ordinary, or unappealing, depending on the context you want to convey.
Why do Australians call sweets “lollies”, even when they have no sticks? According to British English from A to Zed by Norman Schur (Harper, 1991) “lolly” derives onomatopoetically for the mouth sounds associated with sucking or licking. The word “lollipop” came later.
"Ozzy Ozzy Ozzy, Oi Oi Oi" (often written as "Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi") is a patriotic Australian sports chant, a rallying cry of national pride, originating from older British cheers like "Oggy Oggy Oggy," with "Aussie" being slang for Australian, and "Oi" functioning as an emphatic interjection, similar to "Hey!" or "Go!". It's used at sporting events, sometimes considered a bit cheesy or "cringey" by some Australians, but generally seen as an inclusive way to support national teams.
While the word originally referred to physical attractiveness, modern usage is broader. Australians commonly use hottie in a light-hearted, casual way to describe people, outfits, homes, cars, or even design pieces that look great.
Sexual intercourse. Root. Sexual intercourse, similar to the British word 'Shag'. Can also be used as a verb.
The creators of "Bluey" have openly stated that Bluey is a girl. This revelation aims to challenge traditional gender norms and present a character that both boys and girls can admire and relate to. Bluey's adventures are universal, showcasing themes of family, friendship, and growth that resonate across genders.
(ˌdɒbərˈɪn ) noun. Australian slang. an informant or traitor. Sometimes shortened to: dobber.
Australian bacon is typically middle bacon, an entirely different (and less fatty) cut of pork. What Australians and British folk call bacon, Americans would often call Canadian bacon.
Woolworths (colloquially known as "Woolies") is an Australian supermarket chain owned by Woolworths Group.
In countries such as the United Kingdom, India, Pakistan, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa, the term tomato sauce is used to describe a condiment similar to what Americans call ketchup.
In this mini episode of Aussie English I explain the expressing “Far Out” which is often used as a way of expression surprise or that you are impressed by something. Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!
The birds have also come to be regarded as a problem species in Victoria as a result of their scavenging activities, scattering rubbish from tips and bins in the process, and earning the widespread nickname "bin chicken". They are even known to snatch sandwiches from picnickers.
inferior in character or quality; seedy; sleazy.