Brits mostly call hamburgers simply "burgers," or more specifically "beef burgers" (since "burger" is short for hamburger, which is beef), and the term covers the patty in a bun; if it's a fancier sit-down meal, they might say "burger and chips," but generally, "burger" is the standard, just like in the US, though they might use "patty" less often for the meat itself, calling it "mince".
In the U.S., the ground meat is what makes it a "burger." In the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, the bun is what makes it a "burger." Ground beef on bread is a burger in the US, but only a sandwich in the other three places.
Australian burger slang mainly involves calling them simply "burgers," but with unique twists like "burger with the lot" (extra toppings) and distinguishing them from "sandwiches" (using sliced bread). While general Aussie slang includes "tucker" (food) and adding "-ie" to words, specific burger slang is more about variations (like "chicken burger" vs. "chicken sandwich") and toppings, not entirely new words, except perhaps the occasional political "junior burger" dig.
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🍔 To start with, the word 'burger' has two syllables, with the stress placed on the first syllable: **BUR-ger**. It's important to note that in a standard British accent, the 'r' is not pronounced at the end of the word.
Yorkshire and Liverpool have also been suggested as potential origins; the word "butty" is said to have originated in Yorkshire as slang for butter, or in Liverpool as a dialect elision of "buttery".
The term dirty burger was popularised in America and has made its way here. It's a burger that's dripping with cheese and cheese sauce, bacon and onions etc.
The "5-6-7 Burger Rule" is a simple grilling guideline: cook a burger for 5 minutes on the first side, then 6 minutes on the second side, and let it rest for 7 minutes, aiming for a juicy, medium-done burger with a pink center, though timings can adjust for doneness or thickness. It's a basic method to get consistent results by flipping only once to build a crust and resting to let juices redistribute, but patty thickness and grill heat are key variables to consider.
Ground beef, hamburger meat (North American English), minced beef or beef mince (Commonwealth English; often just generically referred to as mince or mincemeat) is beef that has been finely chopped with a knife or meat grinder (North American), i.e., mincer or mincing machine (Commonwealth).
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.
"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 half and half isn't readily available on supermarket shelves here in Australia, it's easy enough to replicate at home. It's equal parts cream and full cream milk. Thinner than cream, thicker than milk, half-and-half is as simple as mixing those two ingredients in equal parts together.
From sarn- (“perhaps from a dialectal pronunciation of the first syllable of sandwich”) + -ie. Alternatively, perhaps a misreading or an intentional dissimilation of samie (i.e. sammie), where the 'm' is mistaken for or replaced with 'rn'.
The term 'Burgher' comes from the Dutch word burger, meaning "citizen" or "town dweller", and is cognate with the French "bourgeois" and the English word "burgess". At this time in Europe, there had emerged a middle class, consisting of people who were neither aristocrats nor serfs.
80/20 Ground Beef
The ratio stands for 80% lean meat and 20% fat content. The higher fat content enhances the flavor and juiciness of the meat, making it ideal for dishes like juicy burgers, meatballs, and lasagnas. The fat content renders while cooking, resulting in a rich and flavorful end product.
Look for freshly ground beef with at least 20% fat content. The fat content is what provides that signature juiciness and flavour of a burger. In fact, the fat content is so important that Gordon Ramsey takes it a step further and brushes butter on his burgers while they cook.
Ultra-processed foods include things like:
In England, the term “banger” is only used to refer to the dish “Bangers and Mash“; otherwise they are simply called sausages.
A veggie burger or meatless burger is a hamburger made with a patty that does not contain meat, or the patty of such a hamburger. The patty may be made from ingredients like beans (especially soybeans and tofu), nuts, grains, seeds, or fungi such as mushrooms or mycoprotein. Veggie burger.
In restaurant slang, "87" is less common but generally means an item is almost out of stock, nearly sold out, or in limited supply, a precursor to being "86'd," which means completely out or removed; staff might say "87 the salmon" to signal low quantity, while "86" means it's gone. It's a quick way to communicate scarcity before an item disappears entirely.
The 2-2-2 food rule is a simple guideline for leftover safety: get cooked food into the fridge within 2 hours, eat it within 2 days, or freeze it for up to 2 months to prevent bacteria growth, keeping it out of the temperature "danger zone" (40-140°F or 5-60°C).
“I'd like to order…”
Use this phrase when you're ready to tell the waiter what you want. Example: “I'd like to order the chicken salad, please.”