Barbie. “Barbie” is a short form of barbeque. In Australian English, “-ie” is also added to lots of abbreviated words. The word “selfie” is a good example of this; it was coined by an Australian man in 2002! How to use it: We're having a barbie tomorrow – do you want to come?
Bogan is the most significant word to be created in Australian English in the past 40 years. It is defined as "an uncultured and unsophisticated person; a boorish and uncouth person" in the 2016 edition of the Australian National Dictionary.
Sheila = Girl
Yes, that is the Australian slang for girl.
3. bloke – man or guy. A stereotype of a typical Australian man: loves beer, sport and barbies. It's similar to “chap”or “fella”.
G'day (hello) from Australia, the land "down under"! Australian Barbie sports an outfit typical of a jillaroo (female rancher) in the outback. Her brown, wide-brimmed hat protects her face from the hot sun while her tan skirt and vest match much of the dusty terrain found in the outback.
The first Black Barbie made its debut in 1980 and now an Indian one has come to take your breaths away. Yes, you read that right. Mattel, the company which makes Barbie dolls, has created the first Indian Barbie in collaboration with Deepica Mutiyala, founder and CEO of the makeup brand Live Tinted.
Barbie is a fashion doll manufactured by American toy company Mattel, Inc. and launched on March 9, 1959. American businesswoman Ruth Handler is credited with the creation of the doll using a German doll called Bild Lilli as her inspiration.
1. Possum is a term of endearment, not just a nighttime rodent. Sure, the standard “darling” and “babe” still apply, but there seems to be a slight misunderstanding when it comes to what non-Australian women want to hear when kissed good night. Did you just call me possum?
Like the equivalent Australian term of “mate”, “bro” can be applied to all manner of people, with the difference in meaning only distinguishable by tone. There's “good to see you bro”, which should be taken as a friendly greeting.
We do use "darl" (darling) in Australia, but as Su.Ki. has said, we'd expect to hear it from older women, who would also use terms of endearment such as "love" and "dear(ie)". In Australian English, the "-ar-" part is pronounced as a long "aa", so you'd hear something like "daal" down here.
Curry,curry muncher term for someone of Indian descent, comes from the stereotype that all Indians eat Curry.
In an interview on Triple J radio, Koby Abberton pointed out that "Bra" is a reference to the gang's suburb, Maroubra, and partly after the street slang for brother. Some members of the gang tattoo "My Brother's Keeper" across the front of their chest, "Bra Boys" and Maroubra's postcode "2035" on their backs.
hottie (plural hotties) (slang, Australia, New Zealand, now rare) Synonym of hotshot. (slang, originally Australia) A physically or sexually attractive person.
What is an Australian kiss? An Australian kiss. is when you start off with a French kiss. and then you end up Down Under.
Chook: A chicken. In the show, it's wonderfully used in the phrase “made you look, you dirty chook.” See also: “Bin chicken,” an uncharitable name for the ibis, a bird whose long beak can make quick work of a rubbish bin. Dunny: A toilet, traditionally outdoors but more commonly now indoors.
The most common verbal greeting is a simple “Hey”, “Hello”, or “Hi”. Some people may use Australian slang and say “G'day” or “G'day mate”. However, this is less common in cities. Many Australians greet by saying “Hey, how are you?”.
While some Australian speakers would pronounce “no” as a diphthong, starting on “oh” as in dog and ending on “oo” as in put, others begin with an unstressed “a” (the sound at the end of the word “sofa”), then move to the “oh” and then “oo”.
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.
Missus. A person's wife or girlfriend.
Beaut!/Beauty!: beaut, beauty or 'you beauty' is a very Australian way to say that something is great.
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.
Barbie was finally launched in India in 1991-'92.
Barbie was named after Ruth Handler's daughter, Barbara, and Ken after her son, Kenneth. She is from (fictional) Willows, Wisconsin, where she attended high school. Barbie's official birthday is March 9, 1959, the day she was unveiled to the toy industry during New York Toy Fair.
1. a plastic doll made in the image of a conventionally attractive, slim, and shapely young woman or girl, specif., such a woman or girl with blond hair, blue eyes, fair skin, etc. noun.