What is a Dinky Australia slang?

In Australian slang, "dinky" often relates to "dinkum," meaning genuine, true, or authentic, as in "dinky-di" (the real deal). It can also refer to giving or getting a ride on a bicycle (being "dinkied") or, less commonly, mean something small and cute like British slang, though "dinky-di" for genuine is more uniquely Australian.

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What does Dinky mean in Australia?

1. to convey as a second person on a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle. --noun 2. a ride obtained from being dinkied. Compare bar2, dink, dinky-double, donkey1, double, dub, pug. Contributor's comments: [Adelaide informant] Definitley a donkey when I was a kid.

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Why do aussies call it a dunny?

Dunny can now be used for any toilet. The word comes from British dialect dunnekin meaning an 'earth closet, (outside) privy' from dung + ken 'house'. First recorded in the 1930s but dunnekin is attested in Australian sources from the 1840s.

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What do they call idiots in Australia?

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.”

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What does ozzy ozzy ozzy oi oi oi mean?

"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!". 

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28 AUSTRALIAN SLANG Words/Phrases (That You Need to Know!)

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What is a flaming galah?

A Flaming Galah is Australian slang for someone who is a bit doofus, a bit of a fool, a bit of a mentalist but nonetheless is a very loveable creature. A Flaming Galah is a person who makes a fool of themselves but isn't afraid to laugh at themselves when everyone else starts laughing at them.

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What does dinky di mean in Australia?

dinky-di (not comparable) (Australia, slang) Genuine, true. (by extension) Authentically Australian. Honest, on the level.

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What does Hornier mean in slang?

In slang, "hornier" means feeling more sexually aroused, excited, lustful, or eager for sex; it's the comparative form of "horny," describing a greater degree of sexual desire or being easily turned on, often used informally to say someone is feeling more "turned on" or "randy" than usual. 

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What does yappy mean in slang?

In slang, "yappy" describes someone who talks excessively, foolishly, or annoyingly, similar to the high-pitched, frequent barking of a small dog, often implying their chatter is inconsequential or irritating, with "yapping" also slang for talking a lot or even the mouth itself. While "yappie" (with an 'ie') can refer to Young Urban Professionals, the "-y" ending usually means noisy talk. 

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What does shags mean in Australia?

Sexual intercourse. Root. Sexual intercourse, similar to the British word 'Shag'. Can also be used as a verb.

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What do aussies call toilets?

The most common Australian slang for toilet is dunny, especially for outdoor or older toilets, while loo is used more generally for indoor toilets, similar to UK usage. Other terms include thunderbox (often for rural/outdoor) and more informal/humorous options like throne, facilities, or the crapper, though "dunny" remains iconic, notes.
 

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What is woop woop in Australia?

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.

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What does a fanny in Australia mean?

like your bum is your fanny. In Australia, your front bum is your fanny, if you're a girl.

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What do aussies call a girl in slang?

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. 

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How to know if a girl is on heat?

Males can recognize a female in heat by smell; certain substances (pheromones) are secreted only at this portion of her cycle. The female's genital area may be swollen during estrus, and she may show by a variety of behavioral signals that she is ready to mate.

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Why am I hornier than usual female?

There are many reasons why you might feel sexual desire, but one of the reasons for the boost in your drive could be your hormones. The hormones in your body fluctuate throughout the menstrual cycle , which is why you might feel more hot and bothered at specific points in your cycle.

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How do you say "dirty" in slang?

- **Mucky**: A way to say something is a bit messy or dirty. - **Dutty**: More common in urban slang, it conveys a similar meaning. - **Grotty**: This term lets others know that something is in a poor state or unattractive. - **Scuzzy**: A playful way to describe a filthy situation.

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What is Australian slang for breasts?

jugs(n.) "a woman's breasts," 1920, in Australian slang, short for milk jugs, from jug (n.).

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What does "stinky binky" mean?

We have coined the phrase “stinky binky” in our house. It's when your bunny gets excited and comes flying out of their litter box spraying litter and Poops everywhere.

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What does "donk" mean in Australia?

(Australia, slang) A fool. (poker, slang, derogatory) A poor player who makes mistakes. (slang) A donkey (the animal).

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What bird goes woop woop woop in Australia?

The bird that goes "woop woop woop" in Australia is the Pheasant Coucal, a large, ground-dwelling cuckoo known for its distinctive, resonant, bubbling call that sounds like "oop-oop-oop-opp" or "whoop-whoop-whoop," often heard morning and night, and sometimes mistaken for rain.
 

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What does "g day" mean in Australia?

(good day): Used interchangeably with hello and hi, but more characteristically Australian/New Zealand, and perhaps the most informal of these options. Also used in the constructions G'day, mate (a greeting to a friend or acquaintance) and G'day, stranger (ironically, to a friend not seen in some time).

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What animal is only found in Australia?

More than 80% of our plants, mammals, reptiles and frogs are unique to Australia and are found nowhere else in the world. Some of our Australian animals are very well known like kangaroos, dingos, wallabies and wombats and of course the koala, platypus and echidna.

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