The Devil’s Lettuce. Billy: *silent*, Stoner 2: Billy ain’t a real person mate, he’s a bong. You’re lucky she doesn’t call the coppers. I reckon we’re being followed. Bloke 1: Ah I just chuck em over the fence. To vomit. Didn’t know those c*nts still bushwalked, thought they were just from that song. A derogatory term to describe someone who’s face really leaves a lot to be desired. Bloke: Yeah mate, bit blue for it. Not to be confused with the villain of the gaming industry, this term also means to tattle on someone’s misdeeds. Mate 2: C’mon quit tellin’ porkies mate, you don’t even own a Ute. They call it VB Zero. Sheila 2: Deadset? Man 1: Got a bit parro last night after Bazza’s piss up and copped a ride in a divvy van. Australian Slang Dictionary Australia has one of the most unique languages referred to as "Strine" a term for Australia and the word used to describe "Aussie slang". Person 1: Crikey mate! Short for ambulance. Sheila: Alright dickhead. Referencing the very well-founded Australian belief that the English refuse to bathe and practice poor self-hygiene. A beer. Bloke 2: We work at the same f*cken job…. Bloke 2: Nah, yeah mate it would for sure. Ya’d think that in this day and age technology would be alcohol-proof! City-dweller: Bushies are weird blokes.Bushie: City-dwellers are snobs mate. Person 1: Can you stop going off about the weather mate? Empty bottles and cans of beer, mixed drinks, and god forbid, Vodka Cruizers. Gonna do it anyway. Bloke 2: Nah, yeah, all good here mate. Bloke to acquaintances: What’s doin’ me bugalugs? Stefan von Imhof is a travel writer and photographer. Boss: Ah bugger the lot of youse. Though a somewhat redundant term now, milkmen delivered milk to people’s doors, schools and workplaces in the early to mid 20th century. Think about where beyond is. Out of line. Sheila: I reckon I’ll go have a bo-peep in this playground and see if any c*nt has buried any darts for me. Student 2: Yeah, nah he’s tellin porkies. In retrospect, you can definitely stride in nearly every other form of clothing bottom, but just disregard that thought. Crikey! He woulda been as cross as a frog in a sock.Teenager: Hahaha bloody hell mate. Student: I am going at this essay flat chat. I’ll blow through the servo and grab em. Not a sh*tload, but definitely a sizable amount. Dunno if Budgie smugglers are the way to go for you mate, might need to cover the big fella up. Yeah. Often used in the context of children (little sh*ts) being well-behaved (not being little sh*ts). Sharpen up, your fish is getting off the line. Refers to the fact that nuns aren’t allowed to engage in sexual intercourse, and therefore their sexual organs would probably be pretty poorly lubricated. Short for derelict. Man 1: Oi, take a picture it’ll last longer. A cashier. Full, to the brim, bursting at the seams. Teen 2: Yeah no dramas mate. Derogatory term aimed at someone who is stupid or performs numerous foolish acts. Bodybuilder 1: Yeah mate he was lifting serious sh*t and all. Skater 2: Nah, but f*ck it mate. Sheila 1: Bloody oath mate. To go to a mountain or particularly cold area of Australia where it occasionally will snow. Along with mate, it’s another quintessential Australian term. However, it can also mean when a bloke gets himself off through a whole in his pocket. In classic Australian fashion, the phrase ‘easy as pie’ has been shortened to allow for more cursing in a sentence without using more non-curse words than necessary—a task which was rather simple to complete. Bloke 1: I can’t believe West Coast traded for that bloke mate. That nightmare is an Australian reality. Mate these exotic restaurants give me the worst bali belly. Refers to the fact that beers are drunk cold. Student: Miss Rettib, some of the blokes are smoking durries in the toilets again. Charlotte: Mate, Bazza’s nips are a little how ya garn don’t ya reckon? But I didn’t mate. The mode of entertainment one has when in the bush without electricity—fire (usually a campfire) and the unpolluted night sky. That takes guts. I forgot it was ya birthday last week so I thought I’d make it up to ya and bring ya a slab of VB stubbys.Person 2: Let me tell ya something mate. Stoner: Yeah, no dramas. Your head okay? Delicious party snack dealt commonly at children’s parties but also welcome at piss-ups, nightclubs and literally anywhere else. Child 1: Wanna play in my cubby house? Some other bloke’s problem. Bloke 1: Yeah, nah I don’t reckon the Storm can hack it mate. Bloke: Oh, yeah, too right. To express a point perfectly without beating around the bush. Person: James loves to have a serious gas bag doesn’t he? It’s f*cken’ ace.Bloke 1: Bloody oath mate. An insult used towards someone who is generally unlikeable: arrogant, irritating and disagreeable. Bloke 1: Happy 40th birthday you old codger. Bloke 1: Was up in Brisbane. Example: Yeah, too right!You’re spot on. To create hysteria, fanfare or become prominent and noticable within a particular industry or event. To throw something with the power and anger of a lion who’s just seen a zebra riding a tricycle, punchin’ a dart and flipping him the bird. Often said upon opening up the door to the loo and seeing a 6-foot spider in there punching a durry and rooting ya missus. Check out this vego. Sam: I heard she broke up with her misso. It’s called diggers rest because those digging in the gold rush would rest there. To go damn well insane after retreating to a tropical location isolated from society for far too long. I don’t reckon I’ve had anything this good since we pummelled that goon off me mum’s clothesline! The opposite of a brick sh*thouse. Generally aimed at young adults. A big-ass cast-iron pot used on top of campfires to cook whatever animal was stupid enough to walk into your trap. Don’t give a toss if half of it is roo piss if the other half is the good type of piss. She had no clothes on and was crying about rising interest rates when we left her! A joke that evolved into a book about punctuation. A phrase used in protest of someone trying to hoodwink you. Batsman: Yeah mate. Every person over the age of 30 whenever a young male dresses up in a suit: Oh, look who scrubs up pretty well! Imagine how pleased a wild frog would be upon being captured and forcibly restrained in a stinky, old man’s sock. Mate did you know I can rip 40 billies in one night without any breaks? Sydney Swans supporter: Buddy Franklin you bloody beauty!Punter after winning bet on the races: You beauty! Mother: Why ya all dolled up darl? Also the surname of Australian cricketing player, Michael Bevan, who didn’t quite live up to the definition of the term after his heroics in the 96 tri-series. Take it or leave it. Cuz’ it f*ckin’ wasn’t mate. Bloke 2: You tellin’ me you’re a poofta mate? Yeah it’s a bit sh*t I think. Bloke: Mate any slab ya paying for over a fifty is just a deadset rip off. Rubbish, bullsh*t, nonsense, often being spouted from someone’s mouth. Bloke 1: Oath. I don’t mind if ya wanna chuck a few tickets on yaself but this bloke acted as though he’d put his entire house on the bloody line. Many arguments about the tastiness of Vegemite end in a brawl. I never seen that bloke in somethin other than a dirty white wifebeater and thongs. Bloke 1: Mate, have those grundies got Elmo on them? Australian English is justifiably famous for its colorful and seemingly endless collection of slang … Bloke: Oi pass us the dead horse to chuck on me dog’s eye cheers mate. I’ll have a captain cook in there and see if I can find it, otherwise I’ll just have to use me teeth to open up these coronas. Person 1: This polly is such a wanker mate. Stranger 1: Cheers ya good c*nt. She was certainly hidin’ something, but I don’t reckon it was ya PS4 I must admit. Friend: Oh yeah youse don’t wanna come get smokes from the servo with me? This term is short for septic tank, which rhymes with yank. Some yobbo decided to stock up on craft beers for a pisser. Sheila 2: Why would they have done that? Bruce: Oi mate did ya hear about what’s garn’ on in Kiwirrkurra? Mate 1: Oi blokes, I’m absolutely frothing for a frothie. Every time I change it from Triple M to Fox ya scream blue murder! To be caught red-handed. To be drunk. Is somewhat of a depreciative term, but not too offensive. Cadbury employee: We gotta stop employing these surfies mate. Sheila 2: It’s open slather. They’re all connected. No? I really reckon you should all kick in a bit. Mate 2: Yeah mate. Bloke 2: I reckon Black Caviar is a chance mate. Elderly couple trying to enjoy quiet Northern holiday: Ah, f*cks sake, I’ve had enough of these sloshed yobbos. Drank ‘em, and by the time I was done me ute just started up no dramas. Carlton supporter: F*ck me mate. I’m bored sh*tless let’s go do some crimes.Person 1: I’ll take some drugs and watch Kath and Kim reruns if you wanna commit crimes mate. You swing like a rusty gate. Brandon: You seen The Castle mate? A gas station or service station, equipped with petrol (gas), snacks, supplies, durries and of course, VBs. Friend 2: What? Yeah nah mate, we won’t be taking any questions. There’s a fair few of ’em lurking in there. A sticker the coppers love to hand out to vehicles that some hoons reckon are roadworthy but sure as sh*t aren’t. Person 2: Gee-whizz Bazza, not in front of the kids! Sheila 1: What’s the tucker situation like? Boss: Oi come on Bazza, put some bloody elbow grease into it or I’ll make ya a dole bludger. You know what? Suzie: I can’t believe it mate, for just one night I wanted to have a nice family dinner together with the TV off. I’m so stuffed from that Pav I couldn’t even eat any of the snags we had for dessert! Sucked me in good, ya bloody scallywag. Short for pavlova—a popular Australian (though argued to be Kiwi, and even German) dessert comprising a delicious crunchy exterior and a delectable gooey interior. I reckon we can sit down for a high tea with the blokes and pound a few cups of Earl Grey. Someone from one of the aforementioned nations: No. Bloke 1: Oi mate, pass us a beer out ya bunghole would ya? *crash*. Person 2: Mate, no offence, but you’re a cut lunch commando. Bloke 2: Crikey mate. Kid turns pucket to reveal lighter, cigarettes and a tab of acid. You know when you really, really, REALLY need to sh*t when you’re at the beach and the public toilets are either disgusting or occupied and you think to yourself: ‘well, the ocean is nature’s toilet’. Friend 1: Yeah I asked if Bazza was gonna have another piss-up soon but he said he was in the sh*t with the coppers after the last one. Teen: When I went on holiday with the old fellas I didn’t jack off for weeks. What’s ya name feller? I don’t wanna do that. While some Aussie shortenings of words are a bit how ya garn, I reckon this one’s fair dos. This phrase references English convict William Buckley who escaped from incarceration and lived among an Aboriginal society for many years. Originally a term meaning to prospect gold, it has now extended to be synonymous with rummaging. While Cockney slang has a certain rhyme and rhythm to it, Australian slang is more a form of abbreviation. Did you say you wanna play space invaders? Short for mud crab. How could it possibly be slang? Bloke 2: Nah, yeah. I wonder why? You got a brolly?Girl 2: I knew I forgot something.Girl 1: You’re such a nong mate. Can be in reference to items, a person’s character, dress sense or anything in between. They did. I kind of did you a favour. Man 1: Nah, yeah. To pull a few donuts, or burnouts, generally in the most obnoxious place conceivable, like a Kluck and Chuck drive-through. Garbo, garbologist : municipal garbage collector Give it a burl : try it, have a go Bloke 1: By jingoes mate this is a ripper of an icy pole. A friendly term for someone who is a regular bloke, generally elderly or used in jest toward middle-aged men. Bloke: Yeah mate, even, bloody, Joe Bloggs from down the street knows that to throw a proper barbie ya gotta buy all ya snags in advance from bunnings. Hit me up blokes, I’ll get youse a ripper bargain. A jovial, somewhat uncommon way of saying goodbye. Gotta be a stitch-up, surely? Don’t be a piker man. Steve Smith: Yeah, nah get f*cked. Generally, the only brewed drink consumed with dinner is beer. Bloke 1: You’re tellin porkies mate. Teen: What the f*ck are ya wearing mate? Someone that is about to have something bad happen to them. Aluminium cans of beer. Fair dinkum! Bloke 1: Deadset? All they had was smooth peanut butter!Father: Yeah I went there last night to grab some VB and all they had was XXXX. Don’t be a lag. Bloke: Fair dinkum mate I’d love to go out and grab us a few frothies but it’s as dark as three feet up on a cow’s arshole here and the closest bottle-o is 4 clicks away. Bloke 1: Deadset I gave it a go mate but the tinder date was just how ya garn’ from the get go. Sharon: Yeah, nah mate. I shouted the boys last time. It’s all the pingers I’ve been banging I reckon, they’ve gone and cooked me a right treat. *starts laughing uncontrollably*. A term to describe someone who lives below the border of Queensland or New South Wales (particularly those living in Victoria). Person 1 spluttering: Okay so what was your idea? Bloke 1: Oi so I was on a date with this beauty of a sheila from Tinder and she full on showed me her Mappa Tassie. Let’s just go to the pokies instead and crack open a few stubbies. Oi drongo.Bloke 2: What’s good c*nt?Bloke 1: Feelin thirsty?Bloke 2: Yeah mate f*ckin bit hot ay?Bloke 1: Suss out some amber fluid at the pub I reckon.Bloke 2: I reckon mate.Bloke 1: Oath.Bloke 2: Oath. Give us your gold, give us your saddle and give us your shillings.Bloke in car: Mate, it’s the 21st century. Teacher: Far out mate that’s small. Bloke 1: Dunno, and don’t wanna meet em. It’s their f*cken ocean, we’re in their territory. Laura: I got the piss if ya’ve got the beer bong. Might be a while before we hear from him again. For whatever, baffling reason, it is also a pejorative term for red-heads. Not necessarily an insult but generally is. In reality they’re not that ferocious or terrifying, they just have big teeth. I drive a f*cken Toyato hilux. (It’s Straya c*nt, anything goes. Girl 2: Crikey! This sh*t always happens in Sydney. Some serious sh*t. I once seen a f*ckin’ roo eat the face off a wombat. Bloke 1: Yeah I’ll grab some rollies cheers c*nt. Bloke: Yeah this boozer is a f*cken bottler mate. Yeah oath mate. Mate: F*ck that cobber. Can be used literally (like when you hit someone over the head for offering you an Apple-Spiced Hops to the power of 2 beer) or figuratively (when a sports team loses by 100 points). This term has evolved from meaning a woman on their period to simply meaning a woman, though this is found somewhat offensive. Bloke 2: Look, probably a bit of a rough thing to say, but it’s gotta be money for me. Well not just the asshole, but the cheeks too. Fish and chip shop owner: 23 dollars please. I’m devo mate. Mother: Did ya clean ya room? The cultured, sophisticated act of clearing one’s nasal passages through closing one nostril with a finger and then blowing. Bugger off or I’ll chunder.