In an effort to help our non -Aussies understand our lingo, I'll start a thread on our slang words and / or words that are parculiar, common, here in Aust. So everybody, get onboard & add to the list...
MATE:
Yes, in Aust we REALLY DO use the word MATE.
The word MATE means; friend, pal, buddy. Some people call their spouse MATE, as in their BEST MATE.Or a BEST MATE can be someone you consider really special. It's common to hear; "G'day Mate", said as a greeting.I think the origin of the word stems from World War 1. I may be wrong here on that, but I believe I heard that somewhere. The "Diggers" used the word in reference to their; "MATE". Please anyone, correct me if this is inaccurate.
COBBER:
This is another AUSSIE-ISM. It also is used to describe a friend, pal, buddy. Not as frequently used as the word "MATE". But was VERY much an often used word back in the 40's & 50's. We also used to have lollies called COBBERS! LOL Anyone old enough to remember those?
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DUNNY... toilet (used to be the old tin pan,sited
outside the house in a small tin shed). Known also as the "outhouse"!! Usually collected once a week by the "dunny" collector! LOL We're more sophisticated these days.They even have cisterns! LOL
Figjam : "F*ck I'm good; just ask me". Nickname for people who have a high opinion of themselves.
Root (verb and noun) : synonym for f*ck in nearly all its senses: "I feel rooted"; "this washing machine is rooted"; "(s)he's a good root". A very useful word in fairly polite company
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thanks for the link Bloke!...these are some of my favs....btw is it pronounced fig-jam?......can't wait to use that one!.........LR
,,,,,, okay,,,,, i have a question regarding,,,, lingo,,, it's meaning,,,, etc,,,,,, not nursing related,,,,, i have been comunicating and building a friendship with a person from london,,,, he calls me chuck,,,, this is supposed to be term of enderment,,,, comparable to friend,,,, does anyone know if this is true,,,,,, or is he lying to me,,,,, it is so hard to communicate in the medium,,,,, we have too,,,, i am lost a lot with the slang he uses,,,,, any imput would be greatly apprieciated! thank you,,, in advance,,,,,, ~kitamoon,,,,,,
post it on the UK thread & someone will know. "chuck" is a Northern english dialect word, rather than London, but is a term of endearment. "Hen" is used too, but usually in Scotland, and specifically female, where chuck is generic!
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CRIKEY!
Here's some more...
CRIKEY... Surprised, you for real?, amazed.
DUNNY... toilet (used to be the old tin pan,sited
outside the house in a small tin shed). Known also as the "outhouse"!! Usually collected once a week by the "dunny" collector! LOL We're more sophisticated these days.They even have cisterns! LOL
Cheers,
Grace Ah, the memories! I'm LMAO