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G'day mate! Don't be a bludger! Ya reckon you know a thing or two about Australian lingo? Try this ripper of a quiz to see if you can talk like an Aussie!
Sweetheart, this dinner you made is "ace."
Gross
Disgusting
Excellent
Australia was inhabited by indigenous people for about 50,000 years before the British came.
Greasy
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Grab your "bathers" and let's head to the beach!
Sandals
Beach chairs
Bathing suit
A bathing suit in Australia is not only known as bathers but can also be called swimmers or cozzies.
Sunblock
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Does this "bloke" have any idea what he's doing?
Teacher
Driver
Doctor
Man
Australia is not only a continent, it is also the sixth-largest country in the world by total area.
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You better "rug up" for the game!
Get excited
Dress warmly
If you're heading out to watch the rugby game, be sure to rug up. It's a chilly one today.
Eat some carbs
Practice
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Can you go to the store and grab me a "slab" for the game?
Pound of salami
Bucket of wings
Pizza
24-pack of beer
If you're having many people over to your house to watch the game, it would be wise to purchase one or two slabs.
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Would you like a "spud" with your steak tonight?
Egg
Potato
Australia has more than 10,000 beaches. You could visit a new beach every day for 27 years.
Buttered roll
Salad
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Where did I put my "sunnies"?
Umbrella
Sunglasses
People sometimes leave their sunglasses on their head and then forget where they put them.
Slippers
Raincoat
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I can't eat that, I'm a "veggo."
Afraid
Fasting
Vegetarian
In Australia, a vegetarian is a veggo and "veggies" is slang for vegetables.
Veterinarian
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I've got a real craving for some "Maccas."
Moroccan Food
McDonalds
The city of Melbourne, Australia used to be called Batmania.
Pizza Hut
Special K Cereal
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Bring a "jumper" in case you get cold.
Cup of coffee
Scarf
Hat
Sweater
Australia has 10 times more camels than koalas.
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What did the "larrakin" do this time?
Teacher
Toddler
Coach
Prankster
A larrakin is the Australian slang word for someone who likes to have a laugh - at the expense of others.
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Swing by around 11 and I'll "show you the ropes."
Show you how things work
Australia has so many camels that they export them to Saudi Arabia.
Show you my gym
Show you my construction project
Give you my unwanted clothing
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I "reckon" the restaurant will be crowded tonight.
Fear
Worry
Believe
Reckon means to believe, agree or express one's opinion. It is also a slang word in the Southern United States.
Hope
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Did the "bludger" get anything done today?
Teacher
Child
Lazy Person
In Australia, Burger King is called "Hungry Jack's."
Maid
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In Australia, you might want to "give someone a bell" if you want to make plans quickly.
Honk your horn at them
Propose to them
Call them on the phone
It is usually easier and quicker to make plans over the phone than by texting, so just give me a bell when you have time.
Hire them
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Have any plans this "arvo"?
Morning
Afternoon
In Victoria, Australia, only a licensed electrician is allowed to change a light bulb.
Week
Hour
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How many "ankle-biters" do you have?
Mosquito bites
Children
Australia is an island, and it is surrounded by more than 8,000 smaller islands.
Dogs
Kittens
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You may need to visit the "dunny" if you've been drinking a lot.
Beach
Toilet
The top ten deadliest snakes in the world can be found in Australia.
Doctor
Rehab center
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Don't get "hot under the collar," but I didn't have time to pick up your dry cleaning.
Cry
Scream
Get angry
The last time somebody died from a spider bite in Australia was in 1981.
Call my mother
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I just picked up a new "idiot box" at the store.
Cereal
Television
Perhaps with this slang, Australians reckon there is no educational value in watching the television.
Lawnmower
Gasoline can
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She was "spewin'" when she found out her husband cheated on her.
Not happy
In Australia, citizens are required to show up to vote in an election. If they don't, they will face a fine.
Vomiting
Singing
Jumping for joy
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You may tell a worried friend in Australia, "She'll be right."
I'll help you
It'll be fine
"She'll be fine" is a phrase of reassurance in Australia - it does not refer to a female - "she" represents whatever the situation is.
My Dad's a lawyer
I've done this before
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Are you "true blue"?
Sad
Happy
Genuinely Australian
Born and raised in Australia by Australian parents makes one a "true blue."
Police Officer
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In a dangerous situation, don't be a "wuss!"
Hero
Show-off
Coward
There is a lake in Australia, Lake Hillier, that is filled with bright pink-colored water. Scientists aren't quite sure why.
Dare-devil
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Ready to "call it a day"?
Finish up your work
Most people will call it a day and then head home to be with family, or head out to be with friends.
Grab a beer
Call your mother
Eat diner
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Let's "wag" and go to the beach.
Sleep-in
Eat breakfast
Skip school
If you wag in Australia, you better hope your parents or teachers don't find out or else you'll get in trouble.
Kiss
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That girl is a real "spunk."
Athlete
Good-looking
A spunk can refer to both females and males in Australian slang.
Overweight
Jokester
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Where did you attend "uni"?
Grade school
University
The red kangaroo is the national animal of Australia.
Junior high
High school
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"Ta!"
Look at me
Thank you
"Ta" is the equivalent of how Americans may say "thanks" instead of "thank you." Short and sweet.
Hello
See you later
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Don't "have a blue" or you may end up going home early.
Strong drink
Have a fight
If you have a blue in a bar, you may get kicked out. If you have a blue with your wife, you may have to go home sooner than you want.
Eat bad food
Take a nap
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Don't "knock" it before you try it!
Refuse
Love
Reveal
Criticize
To knock something in Australian slang is to criticize it. This phrase is commonly used in the United States as well.
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Pull over at this "servo" please!
Restaurant
Bar
Service station
A service station is where one receives service for their vehicle, such as gas. There typically is a restroom at a service station.
Convenience store
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Something seems a bit "dodgy" around here.
Smelly
Suspicious
Something is not quite right, or dodgy, about this situation. I'm suspicious about his intentions.
Funny
Quiet
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"Good on ya, Mate."
Cheers, old friend
Hello there.
Good for you, friend.
"Good on ya" is Australian slang for "good for you." "Mate" is a term of endearment for a friend.
Get going, babe!
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Get out of bed! It's time for "brekky!"
Church
Breakfast
In Australia, there are more kangaroos than people.
School
The doctor
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