Adjective. an alternative word for idiot. an alternative word for stupid.
Gumby. Traditionally a tram conductor or any public Transport employee. This came from the fact that they used to wear green uniforms: Get your feet off the seat - a Gumby is coming.
For instance, we can tell you what the most common word for a “very good thing” is (“bonzer”), an idiot (“drongo”), or an attractive person (“spunkrat”).
Sheila = Girl
Yes, that is the Australian slang for girl.
Gumby is a young green clay humanoid figure created by Art Clokey. He is the main protagonist of the animated series with the same name. He was animated using stop motion clay animation. He first appeared in the original short "Moon Trip".
an alternative word for stupid. being clumsy. I was such a gumby today when I knocked over a vase! She is acting like such a gumby that was such a gumby thing to do! I was such a gumby today when I tripped over my shoelace Synonyms: stupid idiot silly dumb clumsy.
Gumby. Adjective. an alternative word for idiot. an alternative word for stupid. being clumsy.
In Australia, a beautiful woman is commonly referred to as a 'stunner' or a 'bombshell'. People may also use terms such as 'gorgeous', 'stunning', 'ravishing', 'charming', or 'attractive', but 'stunner' and 'bombshell' are the most popular colloquial terms used.
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.
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”.
Contributor's comments: The term 'povo' comes from the word poverty. Contributor's comments: [North Geelong informant] I would also say that this is used to describe someone who is tight arsed but not necessarily poor. Contributor's comments: poor and despised person: "Take no notice of him - he's just a povo."
Tara – A Love Interest for Gumby
In the 1995, The Gumby Movie introduced Tara, the blue girlfriend of Gumby. She helps save Gumby, and she dances with him in the climactic music video wrapping up the movie.
Contributor's comments: "Tilly" is an nickname members of the Defence Force (Army) use to describe the Tracked Load Carrier (TLC).
In February 2022, Fox Entertainment acquired the Gumby intellectual property with plans to launch new series across linear and digital platforms.
Aussie Nicknames for Girlfriends and Wives
There are many terms of endearment that can be used for the woman in your life - sweetheart, angel, boo, love, bebé (the latter nicked from Spanish nicknames).
Ta. 'Ta' means 'thank you'.
Contributor's comments: The meaning of Bubs I grew up with is a baby, or quite often the youngest member of the family is called "bubs" from an older sibling.
Yeah nah yeah = yes.
Noun. someone foolish, easily surprised, or naïve. Used in a slightly derogatory or playful manner. Related to ones expression resembling the open-mouthed O-shape of a guppy fish.
Art Clokey, the animator who half a century ago created Gumby, that most pliant of pop-cultural figures, died on Friday at his home in Los Osos, Calif.
The clay characters defied expectations by becoming one of the biggest hits in children's programming in the 1950s, and beat the odds by becoming a cultural icon in the decades that followed. Gumby hasn't been at the forefront of pop culture over the last few decades like, say, the Muppets have.