The most common Australian slang for chocolate is "choccy" (or "chockie"), often used in compounds like "choccy biccy" (chocolate biscuit) or for specific items like "triple choc," but Aussies also just say "chocolate" or "choc," especially for things like "choc chip" or "choc top" (ice cream). "Choccy" is an affectionate or casual shortening, fitting the general Aussie trend of adding '-y' or '-ie' to words.
Aussies would normally say chockie- chockie bickies, Valentine chockies, mum's favourite chockies, etc. Choc is used in some set combinations- choc top , triple choc, choc chip , choc mint, maybe choc covered, etc. On menus, it's probably a written abbreviation that's expanded to the full word when spoken.
Lollie legends
From classic chews that take you straight back to childhood to divisive only-in-Australia flavours that you'll either love or loathe, Australia has a whole lot of lollies (Aussie parlance for sweets or candy).
Glossaries / dictionaries of Australian slang (like this one, and this one) list cactus as meaning "dead, useless, or broken."
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A lolly is a sweet or piece of confectionery. Particular to Australia and New Zealand, lolly has been part of Aussie slang since the 1850s. A conversation lolly is a sugary lolly with a conversational, often romantic, sentiment impressed into it.
All chocolate must be declared at the Australian border. Commercially packaged chocolates are generally allowed. Avoid bringing homemade, opened, or filled chocolates with nuts or fruit. Undeclared items can lead to fines, confiscation, or prosecution.
1. The 🌵 emoji can refer to a literal cactus or succulent. Some people use the 🌵 emoji for emphasis when they're talking about succulents and cacti. It's pretty common in photo captions, though you might see it in regular social media posts and texts, too.
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.
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 Australia and New Zealand, lollies is the go-to word for what Americans call candy and Brits call sweets. The term likely comes from the old English dialect word lolly, meaning "tongue".
Cookies are the American word for Australia's biscuits.
lollies, 10 Australian slang. Source- Unsplash. Lollies are basically any type of candy. Like a lollipop is a lolly on a stick, all lollipops are lollies but all lollies are not lollipops.
The Chocolate Bar emoji 🍫 depicts a chocolate candy bar. It is commonly used to refer to chocolate, candy, sweets, and snacks.
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 Australian thing to say often involves casual abbreviations, laid-back optimism like "She'll be right" or "No worries," and unique slang for everyday items, such as "Arvo" (afternoon) or "Barbie" (barbecue), often delivered with "mate," making phrases like "G'day, mate, chuck us a coldie at the barbie this arvo?" quintessentially Aussie.
Missus. A person's wife or girlfriend. I'm taking the missus out for their birthday.
"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.
Pommy or pom
Newspapers in Australia were using the term by 1912, with it appearing first in Western Australia, and was said to be short for pomegranate, with the terms "jimmy" and "jimmigrant" also in use. The term Ten-pound Pom refers to British (subsidized) migrants to Australia and New Zealand after World War II.
With its shifty eyes and thin lips, a 🌚 says “mhmm.” If someone doesn't agree with something, they may send this emoji alone or at the end of a sentence. The black moon can also be used ironically to show disapproval in this context.
Resembles plewds, stylized sweat droplets used in comics and animation to show characters working hard or feeling stressed. May be used to represent various types of liquids, including sexual fluids. May also be used to represent various liquid-based slang expressions (e.g., drip, “exceptional style, swagger").
The dead rose (🥀), also known as the wilted rose or wilted flower, is an emoji commonly used to signify heartbreak, or romantic loss. It has often been used as a replacement for the broken heart emoji (💔), which was seen as overused.
You can't bring many things into Australia, especially fresh food (fruits, veggies, meat, dairy), plants, seeds, soil, and most weapons (firearms, replicas, knives, pepper spray), along with illegal drugs and counterfeit goods; you must always declare items like certain medications, large amounts of currency, and specific food/plant/animal products, or face penalties, as strict biosecurity protects Australia's environment.
Australia's "25-Year Rule" allows importing classic and collectible vehicles (cars, motorcycles, light commercials) older than 25 years, under the Road Vehicle Standards (RVS) laws, by obtaining a Concessional RAV (Register of Approved Vehicles) approval to avoid strict compliance with modern Australian Design Rules (ADRs). This "rolling" rule means the vehicle must be at least 25 years old at the time of application, simplifying imports for enthusiasts but still requiring compliance with ADRs relevant to its original build year, plus some modifications for safety like VINs or child restraints.
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