What are some Aussie swear words?

Exclamatory phrases
  • Bugger off/me. “Bugger” is common in both Aussie and British slang, and vaguely refers to someone or something that is annoying. ...
  • F*** me dead. ...
  • GFY. ...
  • Fair suck of the sav.

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What is Australians favorite curse word?

Bugger. (Noun/verb/adjective) A mild profanity that's also one of the most versatile words in Australian English. Exclamation; “Bugger!

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What is the C word Aussie slang?

C*nt, the “C” word – Used when exchanging pleasantries between close friends or family member. If someone calls you the “C” word in Australia (and you haven't done anything to make them angry), then breathe a sigh of relief… it means you have entered the mate zone.

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Do Australians have swear words?

"There are a lot of Australian compound words using the word shit, such as 'deadshit', 'shit kicker', and 'shit-can'," Dr Laugesen said.

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Do Australians cuss 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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An Aussie Teaches You Australian SWEAR Words

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Do Australians say bloody?

Bloody, as an adjective or adverb, is a commonly used expletive attributive in British English, Australian English, Irish English, Indian English and a number of other Commonwealth nations.

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What is Aussie slang for Fanny?

Fanny is an extremely offensive Australasian slang term for the female genitalia, so announcing to an Australasian that you ``patted your friend on the fanny'' can can leave him or her with decidedly the wrong impression. The word you are searching for is bum.

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What is slang for girl Aussie?

Sheila = Girl

Yes, that is the Australian slang for girl.

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What does G mean in Aussie slang?

Australians use a lot of slang words, one of the more common words is g'day. G'day is an abbreviation of good day, a general greeting.

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How do you say the F word in Australia?

F***wit / F***stick

This expletive has the same connotation as its American counterpart, but maybe emphasizes that you're extra annoying. The F-word functions as a universal prefix to say, "You are REALLY dumb".

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How aussies say oh no?

If you say “no” with an extra syllable or two, chances are you are actually saying naur, an Australian-ism defined by its listeners, not its speakers, which continues to be one of the internet's favourite jokes.

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What is a dirty chook?

Chook: A chicken. In the show, it's wonderfully used in the phrase “made you look, you dirty chook.” See also: “Bin chicken,” an uncharitable name for the ibis, a bird whose long beak can make quick work of a rubbish bin. Dunny: A toilet, traditionally outdoors but more commonly now indoors.

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What is a rude name for an Australian?

In 2002, Michelle Griffin discussed the fact that "bogan" is no longer just being used as an insult, but is in fact a way to identify with the "Aussie" culture that many Anglo‐Saxon Australian citizens are proud of. In the past, bogan was a term of disdain, but nowadays it has become "cool" to be a bogan.

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What can Australian people not say?

Other words to be deliberately mispronounced are 'clothes', 'asked' and 'exactly'
  • Asked/ 'Ast' ...
  • Exactly/ 'Ig-za-kly' ...
  • Properly/ 'pro-ply' ...
  • Probably/ 'pro-bly' ...
  • Library/ 'li-be-rry'/ 'li-bry' ...
  • February/ 'fe-bew-ry' ...
  • Smissen advises people wanting to sound more Australian to say the word 'chocolate' as fast as possible.

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Who has the most swear words?

When host Jimmy Fallon told Jackson that Hill is first on the list, The Banker star replied: “That's some bulls***.” Hill has used a total of 376 curse words in film history, followed by Leonardo DiCaprio who has cursed 361 times. Jackson came in third with 301 curses used throughout his career.

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What do Aussies call friends?

Mate. “Mate” is a popular word for friend. And while it's used in other English-speaking countries around the world, it has a special connection to Australia. In the past, mate has been used to address men, but it can be gender-neutral.

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Do Aussie girls say mate?

“Mate” Another popular Australian slang term is “mate.” It's used to refer to a friend or companion and can be used for both men and women.

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How do Australians say beautiful?

Beaut!/Beauty!: beaut, beauty or 'you beauty' is a very Australian way to say that something is great.

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Why do Aussies say mate?

What does it mean? Another word for friend. Common in Britain as well, but used even more enthusiastically by Aussies, who pepper the ends of their sentences with a longer, stretched out “maaaaate” that conveys friendliness and establishes a relaxed bond between the speakers.

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Do Australians say chips or crips?

In Australia, chips can refer to 'hot' chips; fried strips of potato. Chips also refer to what are known in other countries as crisps.

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Do Australians say Strewth?

Strewth/Struth

This one was originally a British contraction of the phrase "God's truth", but the Australian's have made it their own. It goes very well alongside the other popular Aussie exclamation of surprise "Crikey!".

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Do 11 year olds swear?

Children aged 5-11 years might swear to express emotions, get a reaction, or fit in socially. It's good to talk with children about swearing. They can understand that some words hurt or offend others.

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Which country uses the F word the most?

Coming out on top as the most likely to use explicit language online is France. The French have 7.59% - or seven in every 100 people - using curse words online per year.

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