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Different to having a frog in your throat, which means having a sore throat. I found that many people have become interested in learning some aussie slang. Australian slang and phrases about pub outback dictionary. The term ocker is used both as a noun and adjective for an australian who speaks and acts in. I could eat a horse and chase the jockey extreme hunger. Australian slang makes you more likable but only in an ocker accent. Australian slang booklet heres a fun booklet of aussie slang to print, fold and enjoy with the kids. Hi richard, yeah, i suppose duck nuts isnt real appropriate, dont know how old, but definitely ocka, is simply, ledge. Browse the aussie slang dictionary australia day 2020.
Most of the slang is slang but most aussie slang has 2 translations and only one is given. This is our special beach edition of understanding aussie slang beach style. The australian love of slang is perhaps unparalleled anywhere in the world. In this new national library of australia publication, fair dinkum. Australias unique version of english is usually referred to as australian slang, aussie slang, or australian strine. Australian national university research shows using australian slang in a foreign accent has a neutral impact on likability. Arriving into australia with little knowledge of australian slang may get you into a few awkward situations. Australian slang about greetings greet the australian way.
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