While English is Australia’s national language, there are many words and expressions used by locals that you may not have heard before.
Here are some examples of more common phrases – soon you’ll be ready to impress friends with your favourite Australianisms.
G'day :friendly greeting for hello
Mate :An affectionate term, usually used to describe friends.
Arvo :Short for Afternoon.“Drop by this arvo” means, please come and visit this afternoon.
Barbie :Outdoor cooking on a barbeque.
Cuppa :A cup of tea or coffee.
Digger :An Australian soldier.
No Worries :The task will be carried out with no fuss or bother, or everything is okay.
Crook :To be sick or ill or “to go crook at someone” means to get mad at them.
ANZAC :Australian and New Zealand Army Corp.
Bloke :An Australian male.
The Bush :The Australian country.
Call it Quits :To finish doing something.
Keen as Mustard :Extremely enthusiastic.
Too right :An affirmation or agreement.
Walkabout :Go for a long walk, Aboriginals used this period for spiritual enlightenment.
She'll be right :Everything will be okay.
Pub :A public house, hotel, tavern or bar.
Postie :A Post man/woman
for more aussie slang, visit www.aussieslang.com