What does G Day mean?

G'day is an abbreviation of good day, a general greeting.

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What does Happy G Day mean slang?

Contraction of good day.

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Is G day Australian slang?

It surely sounds strange to those who are familiar with American or British English, but it is a very common expression in Australia. G'day is a shortened form of 'Good Day' and it is the equivalent of 'Hello. ' Mate means friend or buddy and it can be used to address your friend or a total stranger.

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What is an g day?

G-Day is a series of large-scale events held by Google in Latin America, Middle East, Africa and India for developers, tech enthusiasts and entrepreneurs. It started as a part of the G-Africa Initiative that was expanded to Latin America countries in 2012.

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What does G stand in slang?

A slang term that stands for gangster; commonly used in an urban setting or by teenage posers who think they're really cool; stems from OG; appears in many rap songs.

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SLANGUAGE™ What does G'Day mean? (Australia)

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What is an g girl?

g-girl (plural g-girls) (LGBT slang) A genetic girl, a cis woman.

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What does g mean in texting to a girl?

Does g mean girlfriend? Girlfriend. "The G" is another way to say girlfriend. It includes a capitalized "G," which is obviously the first letter in "girlfriend" but also emphasizes the significance of girlfriend status.

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When did Australians start saying g-day?

While the word is recorded from the 1880s, it came to international prominence in the 1980s through a series of tourism advertisements where Australian actor and comedian Paul Hogan invited people from around the world to visit Australia and say g'day.

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Can you say G-day Mate to a woman?

“G'day, mate!” (mostly used by men though, not so often by women.)

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What happens at G-day?

Georgia Bulldogs football players tee it up between the hedges of Sanford Stadium each April in the annual intra-squad game where the Red take on the Black. For Georgia fans, G-Day is the best off-season weekend of the year; some gridiron action to hold us over from bowl season to the fall season opener.

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What is the G in Australia?

The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), also known locally as "The 'G", is an Australian sports stadium located in Yarra Park, Melbourne, Victoria.

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How do you respond to GDAY?

If you have seen Crocodile Dundee, then you've heard this phrase,”G'day, mate!” or just plain, “G'day.” This means “Hello.” The usual response here is, “Not bad, mate.” This means Fine, thank you.

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Why do Aussies say aye?

There are a few things you will notice straightway when you talk to Australians (or Aussies for short). First, they tend to add the word “aye” to many sentences – but don't worry about that, it doesn't really mean anything. Secondly, they LOVE to use slang. Lots and lots of slang.

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Do Kiwis say G Day?

Kiwi's are well known for their greetings and goodbyes and even though "g'day" may be an Aussie original that means "hello", New Zealanders have truly made it their own.

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What is the most Aussie word?

Ta, bogan, brekkie and more popular Australian slang terms you heard before
  • ta – thank you. ...
  • sheila – woman or female. ...
  • bloke – man or guy. ...
  • bogan – an uncultured or unsophisticated person. ...
  • brekkie – breakfast. ...
  • barbie – barbecue. ...
  • mate – friend. ...
  • crikey!

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How do Aussies say goodnight?

It's "good evening", or the non-time specific "g'day". Contributor's comments: I grew up in Brisbane, and have never, heard 'Goodnight' as a greeting.

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How do Aussies say goodbye?

Hooroo = Goodbye

The Australian slang for goodbye is Hooroo and sometimes they even Cheerio like British people.

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What do Aussies say instead of hello?

“How ya goin'?” is the ultimate Aussie greeting. If you're not from Australia, this mash-up of “How are you?” and “Where are you going?” might leave you a little perplexed. If it helps, think of how the Brits say “y'alright?” - it requires no detailed response. In fact, a simple “hey!” will suffice.

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What is Australian slang for afternoon?

Arvo or S'arvo: means afternoon or this afternoon. “Meet you there this arvo!”

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How do Australian people say good day?

G'day. One of the first things you'll hear when in Australia, is the classic “G'day, mate”, which is basically the same as saying, “good day”, or “hello”.

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What does G mean in a relationship?

Girlfriend. "The G" is another way to say girlfriend. It includes a capitalized "G," which is obviously the first letter in "girlfriend" but also emphasizes the significance of girlfriend status.

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Why did a guy call me G?

G means gangsta. He seems to like you as a friend. That's great to know he accepts you. Rock on and be his girl.

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What does G person mean?

G-man (short for "government man", plural G-men) is an American slang term for agents of the United States Government. It is especially used as a term for an agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

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How strong is G Girl?

Powers and Abilities

G-Girl has many classic powers. She is superhumanly strong and durable, capable of flight, can project laser beams from her eyes, has super breath, and super speed. She is also apparently capable of surviving in in vacuum at least long enough to fly a car into orbit.

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