You would think since Australian's speak English it would be no problem for an American to come here, right? Well...almost right. Although Australian's speak English just like America they have their own unique lingo! Here are a few that I have picked up in the past three weeks.
Sunnies = Sunglasses
No Worries = Forgiveness or Reassurance; No Problem or Forget About It
Rubbish = Garbage
Keen = Very Interested
Brekky/Brekkie = Breakfast
Singlet = Tank Top
Mate = Friend
Bloody = Very
Lovely = Lovely (they just use it way more than Americans)
Bottle Shop = Liquor Store
BYO = Bring Your Own...(lots of restaurants are bring your own drink)
Chips = French Fries
Footy = Australian Football
Heaps = A Lot
Lollies = Candy
No Drama = Same as "No Worries"
OZ = Australia!
Goon = Boxed Wine
Schooner = Large Beer Glass
Skull = Chug
Thongs = Flip Flops
Uni = University
Wicked = Really Good
Aye = Added to the End of Sentences
Oi = Hey!
How You Going = How Are You?
Lad/Bloke = Guy, Boy
Cheers = Thanks!
Although Australian's speak English just like America they have their own unique lingo! Here are a few that I have picked up in the past three weeks. sunglasses
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