Learn Australian Slang Phrases – Aussie English Fluency Training
Here are some common Australian slang phrases!
As promised in our previous video lesson on Aussie slang words, this video will take you through some common Australian slang phrases.
We’ll say the slang phrase first, and then the meaning, and an example. You can also use this video to practice your clear Australian English speech.
1. Ankle biter
Meaning: small child
Example: Let’s go. There’re too many noisy ankle biters here.
2. Feel stuffed
Meaning: to feel full from eating too much, or to feel very tired
Examples: I can’t eat anymore. I’m stuffed.
Let’s not go out tonight. I’m stuffed after all that work outside.
3. Fair dinkum
Meaning: true or genuine
Examples: I think she’s being fair dinkum about the cost of the new car
I think that’s a great pub. Fair dinkum, mate.
4. To barrack for
Meaning: to cheer on or support someone, or a sport team
Example: I barrack for the best football team in the league.
5. Bring a plate
Meaning: if someone tells you to ‘bring a plate’ to a party, they want you to bring some food to share
Example: My party’s next Saturday and I’ve asked everyone to bring a plate.
6. The bush
Meaning: countryside
Example: He went for a walk in the bush.
7. A copper
Meaning: a policeman or policewoman
Examples: That copper will help us find the cop shop.
That policeman will help us find the police station.
8. The Dunny
Meaning: traditionally, a dunny is an outdoor toilet. However, dunny can also be used to describe a toilet in general
Example: The dunny’s over there.
9. The Loo
Meaning: another slang for toilet or bathroom
Example: I’m just going to the loo.
10. The Footy/ Football
Meaning: it can mean Australian Rules football or rugby
Example: I’m going to the footy on Saturday.
11. Chuck a sickie
Meaning: to take a sick day off work when someone is not actually sick
Example: They chucked a sickie to go to the footy.
12. Reckon
Meaning: I believe’ or ‘I think’, or ‘yes’
Examples: I reckon she’s going to slip over on the wet tiles.
Is that too small to fit into. I reckon.
13. She’ll be right
Meaning: It will be ok, It will be alright
Example: I brought my car in to be fixed because it broke down yesterday. She’ll be right.
14. To shout
Meaning: generally, means to buy something for someone. Often heard in Australian bars – people will ‘shout’ a round of drinks for their group. If someone tells you it’s ‘your shout’, that means it’s your turn to buy!
Examples: My shout this time.
It’s your shout, mate.
15. Hard Yakka
Meaning: hard work
Example: It’s really hot. Building that fence is going to be hard yakka.
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In case you missed our previous video lesson on Aussie slang words, you can check it out here.
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