20 Words That Instantly Make Me Stand Out As An Aussie

Since arriving in Canada I have become highly aware of my vocabulary. I didn't realise it but I say so much slang that my house mates have said that they only understand about 80% of what I say.

1. Arvo

Afternoon.

2. Old mate

A term of endearment to describe anyone: a stranger you just me; a legit, old friend; some politician on TV; an ex; or, your best friend's crush.

3. Singlet

A tank top.

4. Bathroom

Washroom.

5. Brekkie

Breakfast.

6. Tomahto

You say tomato.

7. Bloke

Man.

8. Bushwalk

Hike.

9. Autumn

Fall.

10. Bevvies

Beverages. Probably alcoholic. Usually beers.

11. Howyougoin?

Said in one breath - the equivalent of How are you doing?

12. Chook

Chicken.

13. Chockas

Full/Busy. "The bin is chockas" or "The club was chockas".

14. Eski

Chiller or cooler.

15. Tradie

Tradesperson like a carpenter, electrician or labourer.

16. Brissy

Brisbane.

17. How'd you pull up?

A question asked of a friend to see how they are after a night of heavy drinking.

18. Suss

Two meanings: the noun means suspicious while the verb means to investigate.

"That looks a bit suss".

"I'll have a suss around".

19. Footy

Football.

20. Sunnies

Shades.

Bonus round:

Here are some words that I've said at least once since I've been here.

doona, thongs, pozzie, doozy, hard yakka, bottlo, avo, ute, snag, full as a gulg, shithouse, uey, chippie, sparkie, biccy, maccas, Shazza, postie, schnitty, firey, rellies, convo, car boot,

she'll be right, roadies, woop woop, Bundy rum, bush, goon, in good nick, goodonya, grog, keen as, pollie

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