Aussie Slang is the best in the World!

[Shazzam]

This is a saying my husband uses all the time:

"Is a ten pound sparrow fat?" (Basically it means CERTAINLY, or for sure).

Here is an example of its use:

I would say to him "Have you had a bad day?" his response "Is a ten pound sparrow fat?".

[Dixie]

That's funny, Sharon!

[Shazzam]

Ok here is another one:

"As thick as a brick" (in other words: stupid). or dense!!!

[Shazzam]

A couple more!!

Noahs Ark - Shark

Ankle biter - small child.

[hereiam]

Shazzan - why don't you use word "STRINE" to give a name for Australian slang???
what is "fair dinkhum" - you know it?
many happy moments,

[Shazzam]

Shazzan - why don't you use word "STRINE" to give a name for Australian slang???
what is "fair dinkhum" - you know it?
many happy moments,

I have never heard the term 'strine' before Can you tell me what it means?

Fair dinkum (means something legitimate; real, trustworthy, honest).

[Shazzam]

liquid amber - beer.

I thought I had better put this slang term in here as I have referred to it in the Australian History thread! Now everyone will know what I'm talking about!

[Danyet]

Only a "drongo" would call beer that!

[Shazzam]

Only a "drongo" would call beer that!

drongo - foolish, stupid or idiot!

Don't worry Danyet I'm not a 'drongo' I have never called beer that in my life, but I have known some guys that do.

[Shazzam]

flat out like a lizard drinking- means you are very, very busy.



Less than a snowflakes chance in hell- means you have buckleys, no hope, no chance.