In Australian slang, "fanging" means to drive or go very fast, often recklessly, like "fanging it" in a car, but it can also mean craving something strongly (e.g., "fanging for a feed") or, less commonly, borrowing money ("fanged him for a few bucks"). The primary meaning relates to high speed, echoing the Mad Max association with "fanging" it.
Whether evading the Buzzards, or in pursuit of your prey, you fang it. Translation: make haste; drive really, really fast.
sprog – Semen. Also old Australian term for an infant, as in, "The misses just gave birth to a little sprog", or "The buggar's got 3 young sprogs at home".
Wag / Wagged. To be absent without permission Let's wag school tomorrow.
Glossaries / dictionaries of Australian slang (like this one, and this one) list cactus as meaning "dead, useless, or broken."
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 the US fanny is a commonly used word for backside; in Australia the equivalent word is bum, as in "he kicked him in the bum". Fanny is not an acceptable word in Australia or New Zealand - it refers to the same general region of the female body, at the top end of the legs, but at the front, not the back!
For many First Nations people (and plenty of non-Indigenous Australians) Dorrie is a word for someone who's extra curious or nosey. The term is thought to have come from Dorrie Evans, a character in the 1970s Australian TV soap opera Number 96.
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.
Sexual intercourse. Root. Sexual intercourse, similar to the British word 'Shag'. Can also be used as a verb.
"Oy oy oy" in Australia is most famously part of the patriotic chant "Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, Oi, Oi, Oi!" used at sporting events to show national pride, but "Oi" also functions as a general Australian informal interjection, like "hey" or "excuse me," to get someone's attention. The chant itself comes from the British "Oggy Oggy Oggy" cheer for Cornish pasties and became popular in Australia after the 2000 Olympics.
nounWord forms: plural cockies Australian informal. 1. short for cockatoo (sense 2) 2. a farmer whose farm is regarded as small or of little account.
Galah. (Noun) A stupid or idiotic person; often accompanied by the adjective 'flaming'. Inspired by our very own native bird, known for flying into windows. “Nah mate, Johnno's a flamin' galah.”
phrase in New Zealand! A "fanny" refers to female genetalia; fanny is not the same as bottom!
(UK, Australia, colloquial, slang) A popular person; also used as an epithet.
colloquial (Australian and New Zealand). A foolish or silly person; an idiot; a simpleton. Also: a victim of deception; a dupe (see quot. 1941).
Meeka Meaning: The Aboriginal word for moon.
Yes, saying "Koori" (or "Koorie") is generally okay and respectful when referring to Aboriginal people from southeastern Australia (Victoria, NSW), as it's a regional identifier, but it's always best to use specific Nation/community names if known, or general terms like "Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples" if unsure, as these terms have specific cultural meanings and show respect for diversity.
It's called a "bum bag" in the UK, Australia, and other regions because it's a small bag worn around the waist, with the pouch resting at the back, near your "bum" (slang for buttocks). This name directly describes its traditional placement, similar to the American term "fanny pack," where "fanny" is also slang for the rear.
(slang) A despicable person.
[Tottie, hotsy-totsy, tootsie, tootsy, toff] - OneLook. Usually means: Attractive person, often sexually appealing. ▸ noun: (UK, Ireland, slang) sexually attractive women considered collectively; usually connoting a connection with the upper class.
"Ozzy, Ozzy, Ozzy, Oi, Oi, Oi!" is a popular Australian sports chant, a variation of the British "Oggy, Oggy, Oggy" cheer, used to express national pride and support for Australian teams, with "Ozzy" being slang for "Australian" and "Oi, Oi, Oi" a general interjection for enthusiasm or attention, much like "USA!". The chant involves one group shouting "Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!" and the crowd responding "Oi, Oi, Oi!".
Missus. A person's wife or girlfriend. I'm taking the missus out for their birthday.