Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Aussie SLANGuage

Words I hear in Aus: Meanings

Fair Dinkum fair enough
Nappie diaper
Cot crib
No worries cool, yes
Yous you guys
Ta thank you
Donger portable
Afternoon Tea snack
TEA ("come over for tea") dinner
Bub Baby
Mate friend
Doona/Duna duvet
Bloak man
Lollies candy
Stuffed up made a mistake
Knock Off finish work
Biscuits Cookies/Crackers
Saltana Raisin
Smoko work break (even if you don't smoke)
Chuck A Sickie call in sick
Roster schedule

More to come.... too funny. Right now ALL my co-workers are Aussie so we will start a book at work of what they say vs what I say..... its fun to learn and teach them as well!
Cheers

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