AUSTRALIAN SLANG Western Australia.This is not intended to be a complete dictionary of Australian slang and terminology but I have put a few Aussie slang words.Many so called slang dictionaries include words or sayings that are specific.Australia or use archaic slang that has fallen out of use.We have tried to include only slang that is in common use today and that a.Australians would know.Not all the slang listed here originates in Australia but most of it is in fairly common use.WARNING Aussie slang can be rude, irreverent and politically incorrect.There are many examples of this here.Our thanks to Charley for some new additions to the list.A. ZABC Australian Born Chinese.A bit more choke and you would have started Said if someone farts loudly.Abo Aborigine. Usually condescending.A over T Short for arse over tit, Going head over heels.Also base over apex as in He tripped and went A over T.Ace Excellent. Also Bonzer, beauty, grouse That meal was really ace.AC DC Bisexual. I think Bruce is a bit AC DC.Act the goat Behave in a silly manner.Stop acting the goat.Also giddy goat. Add insult to injury To make things worse than they are already.And to add insult to injury she said I was uglyAerial ping pong Australian Rules Football.Australian Fair Crack Of The Whip Blood' title='Australian Fair Crack Of The Whip Blood' />The Deliberate Values Dissonance trope as used in popular culture.Sometimes, morals dont travel well.Often, what is appropriate to one culture at a given.Airline chicken Airline chicken can be several things, depending upon who you talk to.It can be a fancy cut, a special presentation, or a negative appelation.THE AUSTRALIAN ARABIAN HORSE NEWS.CONTENTS 4. From the Editor.Office BearersLife Members of AHSA Ltd Distinguished Service Awards.Aggro Aggressive.Theres no need to be so aggro.Airy fairy Vague.I wanted a proper explanation but she was just airy fairy.Alice, The Alice Springs, Northern Territory town near Uluru Ayers Rock.Were driving up from Adelaide to The Alice next week.All froth and no beer No substance.I thought he was reliable but he was all froth and no beer.All over him her like a rash Someone who cant keep their hands to themselves.Did you see that pair in the streetHe was all over her like a rash.All over red rover Something that has been ended.Then the siren went and it was all over red rover.All over the place like a mad womans breakfast Chaotic.When his wife walked out he was all over the place like a mad womans breakfast.All piss and vinegar Someone with a sour disposition who instigates trouble.All piss and wind All air and no substance.All your Christmases have come at once Sudden unexpected good luck.Something I have never experienced.Alone like a country dunny More often stands out like a dunny in the desert Someone or something that is very obvious for whatever reason.Amber fluid Beer.Ambo Ambulance driver or para medic.Anchors Brakes of a vehicle.The dog ran out and he slammed on the anchors.Angle of the dangle Whether a man has an erection.Ankle biter Toddler.Bruce has a load of ankle biters to look after.Ante up to pay back a debt.Usually pony up. Hey Bill, time to pony up you know.Ants pants Similar to the bees knees.Refers to someone who thinks they are pretty good.Rachel thinks she is the ants pants.Any tick of the clock Something about to happen in the immediate future.Wait and see, hell be here any tick of the clock.ANZAC Stands for, the Australian and New Zealand Army Corp.Apeshit An expression of extreme anger.The boss went apeshit when I arrived late.Apples shell be It will be all right.Apple eaters Someone from Tasmania where apples are one of the main primary products.Apple Isle Tasmania.Argie bargie An argument or general unrest.There was some argie bargie at the football match.Argue the toss Vehemently question a decision.Theres no point arguing the toss with me, son.Around the twist Gone crazy.Arse about face Back to front.Arse around about Fooling around and wasting time.Stop arsing aroundArse wipe A very unpleasant person.Arvo Afternoon. Im off to the footy this arvo.Aussie Ozzie Australian.Aussie battler Someone who works hard but never gets anywhere.Like meAussie salute the great Waving away the flies from your face.Australian as a meat pie Anything that is authentically Australian.Avago Have a go. Often used as in Avago yer mugAway with the pixies fairies Day dreaming.Look at him sitting there, hes away with the pixies.Awning over the toy shop A mans beer belly.Axle grease Money.Ay Said when you havent understood something properly.Baccy Tobacco. B.S. Short for bullshit.Lies. Also Bull dust.B. Y. O. Bring your own drinks.Also B. Y. O. G. meaning bring your own grog alcohol.Back blocks out in the Anywhere away from the big cities and towns.Back door bandit Homosexual male.Also pillow biter, Vegemite driller, fag, homo, poofter, date packer.Back o Bourke Anywhere away from the big cities and towns.Back of beyond Anywhere away from the big cities and towns.Backchat Talking back to someone in a rude or insolent manner.You backchat me again and Ill flatten youBackhander Bribe.The local member was just waiting for a backhander before he voted.Bad case of the trots Diarrhoea.He been in and out of the dunny all day, must have a bad case of the trots.Badger box Small hut or dwelling.ObsoleteBag Uncomplimentary term for a woman or to criticize something.She was a real old bag or Hey dont bag my footy teamBags Laying claim to something as in, I bags the biggest piece.Bail out To get away in haste or to rescue a failing company by pouring in heaps of money.Hey time to bail out, here comes big Bluey and he looks pissed off.The government has again bailed out the banks with taxpayers money.Bail up Used to mean to rob someone but now can mean to corner someone and engage them in unwanted conversation.Bald as a bandicoot Bald.Also chrome dome, flies skating rink, curly etc.Ball and chain A reference to ones wife referred to in her absence.Balls Testicles. Also nuts, goolies, family crown jewels, apricots.Also an expression of disbelief Thats a load of ballsBalls up Said when something goes horribly wrong.Gees, that was a complete balls up.Banana bender Queenslander.Bananas go To go crazy.Bang To have sex.Bang on Right on target.Banged up In prison.Bangs like a dunny door in a hurricane Woman with no morals who has sex with anyone.Banker a river in flood.Running a banker.Bar flies Old men who hang around the pub all day.Barbie Barbecue. Barcoo rot Ulcers that will not heal.Barkers egg Dog poo.Barmy as a bandicoot Crazy.Barney Fight or argument.Barrack for Support a team.Bash A wild party or a physical attack.Basket case Crazy.Bastard Can be used in both a positive and negative way.He was a real bastard Or Where have you been, you old bastard If you dont understand the difference then dont use the word.Bat Ugly woman. Also bush pig, bag etc.Usually Crazy old bat.Bathers Swimming costume.Bats Crazy. Hes gone totally bats.Also batty. Battery acid Cheap cask white wine.Also plonk, horses piss, vinegar.Battler Someone who is always struggling hard but never seems to get anywhere in life.Like meBeak Magistrate or a nose.Beanie Silly looking woollen hat.Bearded clam Female genitals.Beat around the bush To avoid coming to the point in a conversation.Beat the meat To masturbate male. Hard Drive Led Indicator Software Developer more. Beaten by a blow To just beat someone at something.Beaut, beauty, bewdy Excellent.Bees knees Similar to the ants pants.Refers to someone who thinks they are pretty good.Beer goggles When drunk you see things as better than they are, especially members of the opposite sex.Beer gut Fat stomach on a man.Beer oclock Any time it is time for a beer.Beg yours Pardon meBelly flop Stomach first dive in water.Been there done that, it hurts Belly up Failure of a business.The company went belly up.Belt Hit or punch.Shuddup or Ill belt yaBelt up Same as saying Shut up.Ie. Stop talking now Bend the elbow Drink alcohol.Bender To deliberately get drunk usually over a period of several days.Better half Spouse or partner.Better than a poke in the eye with a burnt stick Things could be worse.Bewdy Excellent. Bible basher Evangelical Christian.Also God botherer.Someone who cant resist shoving their version of the truth down other peoples throats.Big bikkies Lots of money.Big note oneself Boasting.Big smoke Cities or big towns.Can be anywhere bigger than where you are now.Big sticks Centre goal posts in Aussie Rules football.Bike the town Woman with no morals who has sex with anyone.Biker Member of a motorcycle club or gang.Also Bikie. Bikkie Biscuit.Billabong Waterhole.Jason Clarke IMDb.Find industry contacts talent representation.Manage your photos, credits, more.Showcase yourself on IMDb Amazon.
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