Most commonly, stunner is used to describe a person—often not to their face. So, someone who is particularly attractive would be a stunner: “I met this total stunner the other night,” for example. As you can probably guess, this term derives from the word 'stunning'.
Beaut!/Beauty!: beaut, beauty or 'you beauty' is a very Australian way to say that something is great.
Let's start with the most common, most well-known, and most quintessentially Australian slang term for girls: Sheila. While everywhere else in the English-speaking world, Sheila is a specific person's name, in Australia it can be used to refer to any woman or girl.
On this page you'll find 58 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to good-looking woman, such as: tomato, angel, babe, broad, bunny, and centerfold.
A short guide to compliments
Bonzer Good, a good thing. Mate A sworn friend – one you'd do anything for – as essential as beer to the Australian stereotype. Spunk Attractive or sexy person of either gender (but generally a young man); as in “what a spunk!” Can also be used as an adjective: spunky.
Bunny is an outdated slang term used to describe “a pretty, appealing, or alluring young woman, often one ostensibly engaged in a sport or similar activity.” For example, an attractive woman at the beach might have been referred to as a “beach bunny.” This phrase was popular in the '70s but quickly fell out of favor.
drop-dead (slang) ravishing. She looked ravishing. hot (informal) fit (British, informal)
On this page you'll find 46 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to cute, such as: adorable, beautiful, charming, delightful, pleasant, and pretty.
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.
Australians generally address one another verbally by the first name alone. In formal situations, people may use a person's title (e.g. Mr., Mrs., Ms., Doctor, etc.) followed by their family name.
“Tidda” can also mean a female friend. So, Australians certainly do have a few of their own unique slang terms for friend. There aren't a huge number that you wouldn't also hear elsewhere in the English speaking world, but those that there are have really become quintessentially Australian.
Fancy something = want, desire, or like something.
Norks: Australian slang, from the large cow udders used to advertise Norco, New South Wales' North Coast Dairy Co-Operative. Wabs: From the Brits.
Got The Hots For: The act of having a crush on someone.
i.e. “OMG so Sally Jones totally has the hots for Johnno.”
On this page you'll find 116 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to gorgeous, such as: attractive, bright, brilliant, colorful, dazzling, and delightful.
Keep it elegant with “You're ravishing” or be more forthright with “You're so hot.” “You're absolutely irresistible.” “You're stunning." “You're the most gorgeous woman I've ever seen.”
In Australia, there aren't formal dating rules, so everyone is figuring it out as they go and hoping for the best. Laid-back, fun and flexible, Australian dating culture allows people to get to know one another in a more casual manner.
A portmanteau of she and hero, shero is used to describe a woman who performs heroic feats, inspires others, or is a general badass.
Under "broad," you get "babe, bimbo, chick, dame, dish, doll, doxy, female, floozy, gal, girl, honey, lady, lassie, miss, moll, skirt, sweet thing, tootsie." (So, teachers: If you find yourself reading a current events essay in the coming weeks about our first lassie president, you'll know why.)