Spring is starting this September and I am looking forward for a nice and lovely weather where all the flowers bloom. A lovely saying, “Spring and "springtime" refer to the season, and broadly to ideas of rebirth, renewal and regrowth”. Although I love Autumn very much but Spring is still a wonderful season with such notion of ‘renew’.
Every morning during Winter is filled with darkness on my way to work and back home but now as Spring enters, the morning is bright and sun shining through. I will miss such moment of darkness during the travelling as I do not fancy sun shining on me so brightly first thing in the morning!
Spring is the best time to get myself tanner as I have been looking very pale at late during this Winter by hiding indoor all the time avoiding freezing my ass off.
Well, that’s for the season updates from Melbourne! Lolx and here is something that I’ve learned whilst my stay here.
Australian Slang: source
- Good onya: Commonly used in terms of congratulations, good onya is the Aussie way of saying good job, well done, bravo! This phrase is pretty common throughout all of the OZ and my personal favorite.
- How ya goin?: Sounds familiar? Probably so. It’s pretty similar to the American version of ‘How’s it going?’ but you replace the ‘it’ with a ‘ya.’ Very common. You’ll be saying this in no time.
- Heaps/Stacks: Though we have these words in other English speaking countries, they aren’t used nearly as much as they are in Australia. Anytime there’s a lot of something or a lot to do, there are heaps of it. IE- I have heaps of work tonight. I’ve got stacks of books to read, etc.
- Stuffed: A euphemism for the “F” word, you say you’re stuffed whenever a situation is looking pretty grim. For instance, if you’re in the middle of the outback and you run out of gas, you’re most definitely, severely stuffed.
- Hard Up: Anytime you’re lacking something or don’t have enough of something, you’re hard up on it. For example, most students are always hard up on cash.
- Jug: If you want a pitcher of beer, ask for a jug. Most bartenders don’t understand the word “pitcher” and you’ll end up getting a glass instead of a jug. So make sure to specify.
- Tallie: The Australian version of a 40 oz beer
- Stubby: A small glass or bottle of beer
- Tucker: Food. Typically used in association with bush food
- Footy: Short for Australian rugby
- Bloke: Your average guy
- Mate: A friend, a guy. Basically you can call anyone mate. The term especially comes in handy when you’ve forgotten someone’s name
- Cheers: A multi-purpose word that seems to be appropriate whenever you use it. Cheers simultaneously mean thanks, goodbye, your welcome, hello, and anything else you want it to.
- Dunny: an outside lavatory
- Pissed: Drunk. Not to be confused with ‘pissed off’ which means angry or upset.
- Seppo: The term used to describe Americans. It’s short for septic tank. Quite flattering if I do say so myself.
- Swag: A rolled up bed. Typically used when camping, swags give more warmth and comfort than just a sleeping bag.
- Uni: University
- Ankle Biter: Young child
- Bangers: Sausages
- Chemist: The Australian version of the pharmacy. If you need any medication, bandages, beauty supplies, etc., you’ll want to go to a chemist
- Bottle Shop: Liquor store
- Right-O: Another way of saying ‘okay’ or ’sounds good.’ Basically a term of agreement, signifying that you understand
- No Worries: The stereotypical Australian phrase is actually used in everyday life. Instead of saying ‘you’re welcome’, most people say ‘no worries’
Anyone of you using any of the slang above?
