Aussie Glossary
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Mate: Buddy or friend
Milk bar: Corner shop that sells takeaway food; like the American equivalent of 7-Eleven
Mozzie: Mosquito
Mug: Friendly insult; a gullible person
N
Nipper: Young surf lifeguard
No-hoper: Someone who'll never do well
Not the sharpest tool in the shed: Not intellectually savvy
No worries!: Expression of forgiveness or reassurance
Nuddy: Naked
O
Offsider: An assistant or helper
Oldies: Parents
O.S.: Overseas
Outback: Interior of Australia, the bush or desert country
Oz: Australia!
P
Pig's arse!: I don't agree with you; untrue
Piss: Alcohol
Plonk: Cheap wine
Pokies: Slot machines
Polly: Politician
Prezzy: Present or gift
Aussie Glossary Q - T
Mate: Buddy or friend
Milk bar: Corner shop that sells takeaway food; like the American equivalent of 7-Eleven
Mozzie: Mosquito
Mug: Friendly insult; a gullible person
N
Nipper: Young surf lifeguard
No-hoper: Someone who'll never do well
Not the sharpest tool in the shed: Not intellectually savvy
No worries!: Expression of forgiveness or reassurance
Nuddy: Naked
O
Offsider: An assistant or helper
Oldies: Parents
O.S.: Overseas
Outback: Interior of Australia, the bush or desert country
Oz: Australia!
P
Pig's arse!: I don't agree with you; untrue
Piss: Alcohol
Plonk: Cheap wine
Pokies: Slot machines
Polly: Politician
Prezzy: Present or gift
Aussie Glossary Q - T
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