Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Aussie Slang of the day

beaut(adjective)
very good or excellent, perhaps even desirable. Generally pronounced bewd or bewdie.

buzz off
(verb)leave

dodgy (adjective) below standard, awkward, suspicious or underhanded. Similar to the American "Cheesy".

entree /ahn-trey/(noun) starter or appetizer in a meal before main course.

loo (noun) toilet

rip off (verb)to cheat


digger (noun) A soldier from the Australia Army who served Turkey during the First World War. So named for their tenacity in "digging in", both literally and emotionally. Australian Diggers are well respected, particularly on ANZAC day.