5. Sheila = Girl. Yes, that is the Australian slang for girl.
Stunner. Meaning: (Noun) This term is often used to describe a person that looks stunningly beautiful.
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.
Meeting and Greeting
Women generally do not shake hands with other women. Use titles, Mr., Mrs., and Miss when first introduced. Australians generally move to a first-name basis quickly. Still, wait to use first names until invited to do so.
Women generally tend to be more physically affectionate during greetings. 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”.
(informal, UK, Australia) A soft drink containing no alcohol.
Got The Hots For: The act of having a crush on someone.
i.e. “OMG so Sally Jones totally has the hots for Johnno.”
Australians are generally quite reserved when it comes to flirtation, so it's best to take things slow. 2. Don't assume that everyone is interested in you. It's important to be respectful and understand that not everyone wants to flirt with you.
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?
Verb. (Australia, slang, dated) To kiss and cuddle; to canoodle.
Cocky may mean: boldly or brashly self-confident. Australian slang for cockatoo. Australian and New Zealand slang for farmer.
Something sweet for the Word of the Week
A lolly is a sweet or piece of confectionery. Particular to Australia and New Zealand, lolly has been part of Aussie slang since the 1850s. A conversation lolly is a sugary lolly with a conversational, often romantic, sentiment impressed into it.
The term "mate" is essentially gender neutral in Australia. This applies almost in all cases except perhaps if you're a male and bump into a woman who is 'generationally' older than you. In that case, just 'Sorry' or 'Excuse me' is fine.
In Australia, the term mate is used a lot. There is a code of ethics in using it correctly, however. These are some guidelines to assist you: Men use mate, women NEVER do.
Dag is an Australian and New Zealand slang term, also daggy (adjective). In Australia, it is often used as an affectionate insult for someone who is, or is perceived to be, unfashionable, lacking self-consciousness about their appearance and/or with poor social skills yet affable and amusing.
Fancy something = want, desire, or like something. I also teach you some Australian English pronunciation where we contract "Would you..." and "Do you..." using assimilation/connected speech.
Missus. A person's wife or girlfriend.
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.
Mate. (Noun) Friend; used in a variety of different contexts. Addressing an actual friend: “G'day, mate.” Expression of congratulations: “Maaate!”
Woolworths Ginger Kisses are delicious ginger sponge biscuits with a creamy vanilla flavoured filling.
rainbow kiss (plural rainbow kisses) (sexology, vulgar) The act of someone performing oral sex on a woman during her menstrual period while also simultaneously receiving oral sex from her, followed by a kiss where male ejaculate and menstrual fluid are exchanged via kissing, then usually swallowed.