In Australian slang, "crush" means the same as in other English dialects: a brief, intense infatuation or romantic liking for someone, often someone you don't know well, similar to "puppy love" but used more broadly. Aussies use it to describe having a strong, often unrequited, romantic interest, like "I've got a crush on that new bloke at work".
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.
Well, you're not alone. Around 87 per cent of Aussies use an affectionate nickname for their romantic partner, ranging from the generic “babe” to the niche and bizarre. According to data from a survey conducted by Preply, the most popular pet names in Australia are baby, honey, sweetie, love and babe.
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.
C O B B A /ˈkɒbə/ noun INFORMAL•AUSTRALIAN Alternate way of spelling 'Cobber', Australian colloquial for mate, friend, good bloke.
"Ozzy Ozzy Ozzy, Oi Oi Oi" (often written as "Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi") is a patriotic Australian sports chant, a rallying cry of national pride, originating from older British cheers like "Oggy Oggy Oggy," with "Aussie" being slang for Australian, and "Oi" functioning as an emphatic interjection, similar to "Hey!" or "Go!". It's used at sporting events, sometimes considered a bit cheesy or "cringey" by some Australians, but generally seen as an inclusive way to support national teams.
While the word originally referred to physical attractiveness, modern usage is broader. Australians commonly use hottie in a light-hearted, casual way to describe people, outfits, homes, cars, or even design pieces that look great.
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.
Missus. A person's wife or girlfriend. I'm taking the missus out for their birthday.
🇦🇺 “Flat out” is one you'll hear everywhere in Australia and it simply means very busy!
The most Australian thing to say often involves casual abbreviations, laid-back optimism like "She'll be right" or "No worries," and unique slang for everyday items, such as "Arvo" (afternoon) or "Barbie" (barbecue), often delivered with "mate," making phrases like "G'day, mate, chuck us a coldie at the barbie this arvo?" quintessentially Aussie.
A "bogan" in Australia (and New Zealand) is slang for an uncouth, unsophisticated, or unrefined person, often from a working-class background, characterized by specific tastes, fashion (like mullets, flannelette shirts), speech, and behavior, though the term can be derogatory, humorous, or even self-adopted, depending on context and intent, referring to a laid-back, anti-establishment attitude rather than just poverty.
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A crush typically means that you feel a strong attraction toward somebody. The definition of a crush is “a strong but temporary feeling of liking someone.” Liking is the operative word here, and it can mean very different things. Crushes can be friendly, romantic, or sexual in nature.
Some common synonyms of flirt are coquet, dally, toy, and trifle.
In this mini episode of Aussie English I explain the expressing “Far Out” which is often used as a way of expression surprise or that you are impressed by something. Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!
The birds have also come to be regarded as a problem species in Victoria as a result of their scavenging activities, scattering rubbish from tips and bins in the process, and earning the widespread nickname "bin chicken". They are even known to snatch sandwiches from picnickers.
inferior in character or quality; seedy; sleazy.
Australians typically say "sorry" as "sorry" itself, without any significant variation in slang.
Australian and New Zealand coarse slang. To have sexual intercourse with (a person).
The term "ocker" is used both as a noun and adjective for an Australian who speaks in Strine, a broad Australian accent, and acts in a rough and uncultivated manner. Richard Neville defined the ocker positively as being "about conviviality: comradeship with a touch of good-hearted sexism".
Another classic case of Australians shortening everything. Meaning 'thank you', ta is usually used for the times when you are in a rush or want to send a quick text to show your appreciation for something.
Tin-miners' wives or pasty sellers supposedly shouted "Oggy Oggy Oggy" – the response from any hungry miner or labourer would be Oi!, Oi!, Oi!. The chant is also the chorus of a folk song and has always been heard at Cornish rugby matches so this seem another possible origin.
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