What is Jimmy in Australian slang?

For instance, the Jim-brits or Jimmy Britts, shortened to “the jimmies,” is Australian rhyming slang for diarrhoea; “Jimmy” (or “Jimmy Grant”) is an immigrant, so not only is this a deft expression, it is also a neat insult of the Australians' traditional enemy.

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What is Jimmy used in slang?

noun US, slang A condom . verb To pry open, especially a lock.

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What is Australian slang for guy?

Bloke: another word for a man.

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What does Jimmy mean in UK slang?

Jimmy in British English

(ˈdʒɪmɪ ) noun. Central Scotland slang. an informal term of address to a male stranger. Collins English Dictionary.

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What is slang for a British guy?

Bloke. This widely used British slang terms is not only common in the United Kingdom, but also in Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. The American equivalent of “bloke” would be “guy” or “dude”, which is simply another word for “man”.

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When Kiwi's don't understand Aussie slang

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What is a Mick in slang?

noun(often lowercase)Slang: Extremely Disparaging and Offensive. a contemptuous term for a person of Irish birth or descent.

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What is an Eshay slang?

Noun. 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.

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What is Australian slang for bro?

Much like counties across England Oz has it's own slang abbreviations, so this week it's my Top Ten Aussie Slang Terms.
  • Brah. A typically Aussie term for brother/friend/mate.
  • Schooner/Midi/Pot. ...
  • Frothing. ...
  • Slab. ...
  • Goon o'clock. ...
  • Ute. ...
  • Thongs. ...
  • Dooner.

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What is a cocky Australian slang?

Cocky may mean: boldly or brashly self-confident. Australian slang for cockatoo. Australian and New Zealand slang for farmer.

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Is Jimmy a nickname for?

It is a diminutive form of the given name James, along with its short form, Jim.

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Is Jimmy an abbreviation?

If by abbreviation you actually mean "how to write it for short", then Jas is indeed the most common abbreviation. However, if you would like to know what people whose full names are James are typically called in everyday life, the most common version is "Jim", which often becomes "Jimmy" in the diminutive.

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Why do Scots say Jimmy?

James - often shortened to Jimmy - used to be the most common name for men in Scotland. A stranger entering a bar might be greeted with “what cin ah dae fur ye, Jimmy?” in the same way as “John” was a common name in the South East of England, so “Watcha, John!” was a greeting to random men in London.

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What does YEET mean in Australian slang?

Yeet. A very strong word for yes.

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What is Australian slang for annoying?

“Bugger” is common in both Aussie and British slang, and vaguely refers to someone or something that is annoying. Calling someone a bugger can be used affectionately or derogatorily. The general expletive can be used in any situation, and roughly means,“F*** off/me” or “Well, I'll be damned!”

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What is Australian slang for egg?

One of the terms we had already collected – but not yet put into the dictionary – was “bum nut” for an egg.

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What is the Aussie word for kiss?

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).

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What do Aussies call friends?

“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. In Australia, you'll also hear mate used in an ironic sense.

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What does gronk mean in eshay?

Sometimes the word eshay (usually when it's shouted) literally means “run”. Other common vernacular includes, illchay (chill), eetswa (sweet), adlay (lad), ashcay (cash) or gronk (an idiot or irritating person).

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What is an eshay girl?

If you're not one for hanging around shopping malls or Coogee beach on school holidays, you may not be fully aware of what an Eshay actually is. In short, an Eshay may be identified through their Ralph Lauren clothes matched with a Fila bum bag, who wear brands and use crude language and volatile social practices.

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What are eshay shoes called?

' Eshays can typically be identified by wearing Nike TN trainers with polo shirts, puffer jackets, tracksuit pants or baggy shorts and baseball caps. Their favourite brands include Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, and Lacoste, paired with Nautica, Adidas, Under Armour and Ellesse.

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What is a paddy in slang?

noun,plural Pad·dies. Slang: Often Offensive. an Irishman or a person of Irish descent.

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What is a donny Australian slang?

It's just a way of referring to a person, generally a male. E.g, 'talk to the donny over there' = 'talk to the man over there'. 'who's the donny on the bike?

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What's a grasser slang?

Grasser. One who gives information. A "squealer" or "squeaker". The origin derives from rhyming slang: grasshopper – copper; a "grass" or "grasser" tells the "copper" or policeman.

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What is Australian slang for doing a poo?

1. to do a poop: I gotta goona. 2. gunna (pronounced 'goona') = manure: I stepped in dog gunna; That kid is in deep gunna.

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