"12" (or "The 12") in slang most commonly refers to police officers, stemming from the classic TV show Adam-12, while a "top" in restaurant slang (e.g., "4-top") means a table for that number of people, so "12 top" would mean a large table for twelve guests, but this phrase isn't as common as smaller "tops," with "12" generally meaning cops.
# Top (n.)
- A table with x number of people (four top, six top, etc.). Ex. “Host just sat two 6-tops and an 8-top.
In Atlanta and other parts of the South, “12” is widely used slang for cops, due to its frequent use in rap and hip-hop songs.
In Australia and elsewhere snag has a number of meanings, including 'a submerged tree stump', 'an unexpected drawback', and more recently as an acronym for sensitive new age guy'. But in Australia a snag is also one of several words for 'sausage' (others include snarler and snork).
Reckon: To think/agree; 'yeah, I reckon so! ' Rubber: Eraser. Sickie: A sick day off work or class. If you 'pull/chuck a sickie', you're taking a day off when you're not actually sick.
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.
"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!".
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!
"Hoo-ha" (or hoo-hah) slang means a noisy fuss, commotion, or excitement, often over something trivial, but it can also euphemistically refer to female genitalia. It's an informal term for a "brouhaha," "hullabaloo," or general to-do, signifying uproar or fuss, but sometimes used to describe a state of arousal or, less commonly, male anatomy, though its primary use is for commotion or female anatomy.
jugs(n.) "a woman's breasts," 1920, in Australian slang, short for milk jugs, from jug (n.).
12 is a slang term for police or any law enforcement officials. It came from the police radio code “10-12” and the 1968 TV show Adam-12, which followed two police officers Pete Malloy and Jim Reed, from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) patrolling the Los Angeles streets in their patrol car, 1-Adam-12.
You might hear someone say “12 is coming” in a song or on the street and wonder what it means. The term “12” is slang for police officers. People use this code word to warn others that cops are nearby or approaching.
One theory is that “fuzz” may come from the sound of static over police radios. It may have also come from across the pond, where British police officers are known to wear somewhat fuzzy hats. Alternatively, it could be related to the short and fuzzy haircuts new officers have upon graduation from police academy.
In restaurant slang, "87" isn't as common as "86," but it usually means an item is almost out of stock or in very limited supply, signaling staff to stop taking orders or prepare for it to sell out soon, whereas "86" means it's completely gone. Some sources say "87" might be a less common variant for "86" (out of stock/eject customer), while "85" means nearly out, but generally, it's a heads-up for low quantity.
👉 it's not drama — it's safety. “corner!” is what chefs shout when turning a blind corner, especially while carrying something hot, sharp, or heavy. It's a heads-up to avoid a collision in tight spaces.
The 2/3 coffee table rule is an interior design guideline stating that a coffee table's length should be about two-thirds the length of the sofa it's placed in front of, ensuring visual balance and proportion in the room. It's a starting point, not a strict law, with a similar rule applying to height: the table should be roughly the same height or slightly lower than the sofa's seat cushions for functionality and aesthetics.
hoo-hoo (plural hoo-hoos) (euphemistic) The genitals or genital area.
informal a person who is extremely skilful at some activity.
interjection. Britannica Dictionary definition of UGH. informal. — used to show that you are annoyed, disgusted, or upset about something.
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.
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.
Sexual intercourse. Root. Sexual intercourse, similar to the British word 'Shag'. Can also be used as a verb.
Another classic case of Australians shortening everything. Meaning 'thank you', ta is usually used for the times when you are in a rush or want to send a quick text to show your appreciation for something.
The most Australian thing to say often involves casual slang like "G'day, mate!" or "No worries, she'll be right," reflecting a laid-back, friendly culture that shortens words (arvo for afternoon, brekkie for breakfast) and uses unique phrases like "Fair dinkum" (really/truly) or "Bloody oath!" (yes, absolutely) for emphasis. It's about being informal, positive, and using unique terms for everyday things like a "barbie" (BBQ) or "sunnies" (sunglasses).
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