So I just submitted my first final paper today and in the true spirit of procrastination, I decided to write a blog instead of finishing up my next paper. One down, three to go! as much as I’m ecstatic that I have no exams, writing four research papers is a lot of work!! Especially when the writing style here is different from back home and I’m taking subjects that are basically all new to me and all four essays are due within two weeks and each one is 50 percent of my grade. In case you can’t tell from my little rant, I’m a little stressed out. So, anyways, I decided to take a break from uni work and write down all of the Aussie lingo that I’ve heard tossed around since getting to Melbourne and through my travels. For anyone planning to come to Australia, knowing most of the words below will definitely come in handy.
G’day – Hello
How ya goin’ – How are you?
Cheers mate – Thank you
No worries/No drama – You’re welcome.
Good on ya – Well done
Oi – Excuse me
Ace – Excellent
Dead set – Seriously
Toilet – Bathroom
Jumper – Sweater
Take-away – Fast food or food “to go”
Brekkie – Breakfast
Tea – Light afternoon meal, like a snack
Entree – Appetizer
Main – Main course, entree for Americans
Bangers – Sausages
Mash – Mashed potatoes
Biscuits – Cookies
Jelly – Jello
Crisps – Chips
Chips – French fries
Tomato sauce – Ketchup
Pasta sauce – Tomato sauce for Americans
Fairy Floss – Cotton Candy
Lollies – Candy in general
Maccas – McDonalds (been spelling this wrong woops)
Trolley – Shopping cart
Esky – Cooler
Flat white – coffee with milk
Short black – Shot of espresso
Long black – Sot of espresso with added hot water
Pub -Bar
Goon – Box wine
Stubby – Bottle of beer
Slab – Box of beer (24-pack)
Pot/Schooner/Jug – Different sizes of lass (for beer typically)
gutted/pissed/shattered – Drunk
Footy – Football (AFL especially)
Barbie – Barbecue
Car park – Parking lot
Holidays – Vacation
Mate – Anybody you’re talking to or about
Bloke – Guy
Misses – Girlfriend
Aussie – Australian
Youse – Plural of you, like you all
Bogan – Uneducated person
Yank – American
Servo – Gas station
Petrol – Gas
Bottle-O – Liquor store
Chemist – Pharmacy or drug store
Uni – University or college for Americans