Aussie Word of the Week A sheila is a woman. In use since the 1830s, sheila has its origin in a generic use of the common Irish girl's name. As pointed out by former Macquarie Chief Editor Sue Butler, sheila has many meanings that range from neutral to viewing woman as sexual objects or even prostitutes.
It was initially used in Australia to refer to a woman of Irish origin, but from the late 19th century onwards it became a general term for a woman or girl. It probably derives from the generic use of the (originally Irish) proper name Sheila.
Sheila (alternatively spelled Shelagh and Sheelagh) is a common feminine given name, derived from the Irish name Síle, which is believed to be a Gaelic form of the Latin name Caelia, the feminine form of the Roman clan name Caelius, meaning 'heavenly'.
Sheila is a girl's name, but as a general term for a woman (eg. "She's an alright sheila.") only Australians use that. However, the male equivalent - "bloke" - is used in both Australia and the UK.
5. Sheila = Girl. Yes, that is the Australian slang for girl.
Aussie Slang Words For Women:
Chick. Woman. Lady. Bird.
Is Sheila disrespectful? Sheila can mean “girl” or it can mean a woman who is a bit of a town bike if used in a derogatory sense. yet in modern terms it is used in a less favourable manner to describe an airhead or a rough type of female, that is a bit “bogan”.
gal (sometimes offensive) gentlelady (archaic) ginch (UK, vulgar, slang) hen (UK, slang) ho (US, offensive slang)
Etymology 2
The Australian National Dictionary Centre suggests that snag as slang for "sausage" most likely derives from the earlier British slang for "light meal", although it makes no comment on how it came to be specifically applied to sausages.
A highly uncoordinated or conspicuosly stupid person: He/She is such a gimp (as he/she falls over). Contributor's comments: This word has gained a fair amount of prominence around Sydney, from Lane Cove to the inner west, undoubtedly.
Bogan. (Noun) An uncouth or uncultured person, usually. See also: feral, ratbag, reptile, bevan etc.
“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?
Depending on which country you are from, you may use the term, woollen sweater, wool jumper, pullover or jersey – they can all be used when referring to a wool jumper, woollen jumper Australia, knitwear Australia or woollen sweaters. Woolen jumpers Australia are what we know as a woollen pullover.
eshay (plural eshays) (Australia, slang) A member of an Australian youth subculture favouring sportswear and electronic dance music, and commonly associated with criminal activity. (Australia, slang) A delinquent teenager; a chav.
dog's breakfast (plural dog's breakfasts) (UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, idiomatic) An unappealing mixture; a disorderly situation; a mess.
hottie. houri. jelly (rare slang) knockout. looker.
In the 21st century's first decade, the use of woke encompassed the earlier meaning with an added sense of being "alert to social and/or racial discrimination and injustice".
In Irish Baby Names the meaning of the name Sheila is: Irish, from Celius, a Roman clan name. Also a form of Cecilia: blind.
bloke – man or guy
A stereotype of a typical Australian man: loves beer, sport and barbies. It's similar to “chap”or “fella”.
Pash (pash) / Kiss
An indelicate description of kissing passionately, hence the name. Pashing typically leads to two things: pash rash (red marks around the lips caused by excessive kissing), and/or rooting (the crass Australian term for the birds and the bees).
Missus. A person's wife or girlfriend. I'm taking the missus out for their birthday. Lisa McCarthy. Moggie.
It is a Utility type tracked vehicle from the M113 family of vehicles. It is used for carrying a wide variety of commodities ranging from fuel and water to rations, stores and ammunition. "Tilly" may have been extended from this use to include references to the common Utility.
The shoe known in Australia as a “thong” is one of the oldest styles of footwear in the world.