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Watchdog · 13 August 2009, 06:04 AM

I am working on a project and need words, phrases, sayings, whatever, that would distinguish a character as Australian.

Of course, we know the stereotypical ones, but I need a list of as many as our fine Australians members can give me that would make someone sound authentic. Looking for the most common, as well as some humorous ones. Please include what the sayings/words mean.

Thank you very much.

Brunotheboxer · 13 August 2009, 06:12 AM

http://www.ausinternet.com/ettamogah/aussiewords.htm

Idle Swede · 13 August 2009, 06:17 AM

Anyone been to a Billabong lately?

mcjp6 · 13 August 2009, 07:18 AM

Just leaving for work, but how about "madder than a cut snake" for starters?

Watchdog · 13 August 2009, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brunotheboxer

http://www.ausinternet.com/ettamogah/aussiewords.htm

That's a big help. Thanks!

jdc · 13 August 2009, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by kingkongkelley

That's a big help. Thanks!

glad to be of help further in depth research can be done by going to You Tube type in Monty Python & Bruce

sexner · 14 August 2009, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jdc

glad to be of help further in depth research can be done by going to You Tube type in Monty Python & Bruce

Love that sketch !!

2careless · 13 August 2009, 07:25 AM

Have a look at this one... you meant jokes etc right?

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=38005

swatty · 13 August 2009, 07:49 AM

I think Bruno's link has it covered

Got to go for a slash

mcjp6 · 13 August 2009, 08:28 AM

some that have not been covered I think

Brown-eyed mullet
Budgie smugglers
Bushman's hanky
As mean as cats piss
within cooee
Dingoes breakfast
Donger
Fair suck of the sav
Flat out like a lizard drinking
Grinning like a shot fox

Watchdog · 13 August 2009, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcjp6

some that have not been covered I think

Brown-eyed mullet
Budgie smugglers
Bushman's hanky
As mean as cats piss
within cooee
Dingoes breakfast
Donger
Fair suck of the sav
Flat out like a lizard drinking
Grinning like a shot fox

Exactly what I'm looking for. Now, two questions . . .

First, are most Australians familiar with these phrases, and are they fairly common to hear on a daily basis?

Secondly, what the heck do they mean? Actually, I'm serious, if you don't mind . . .

THANKS!

Ultraman · 13 August 2009, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingkongkelley

Exactly what I'm looking for. Now, two questions . . .

First, are most Australians familiar with these phrases, and are they fairly common to hear on a daily basis?

Secondly, what the heck do they mean? Actually, I'm serious, if you don't mind . . .

THANKS!

One common I always hear..

'Fair dinkum, mate..'

mcjp6 · 13 August 2009, 08:35 AM

some more

full as a goog
he's got kangaroos loose in the top paddock
no worries
pommy bastard
rack off
white pointers (topless sunbathers - not sharks)

mcjp6 · 13 August 2009, 08:44 AM

I should have put the translation in before

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcjp6

some more

full as a goog - drunk
he's got kangaroos loose in the top paddock - mad, insane
no worries - OK
pommy bastard - English bastard
rack off - bugger off, get lost
white pointers - topless sunbathers - not sharks

hope these help...

mcjp6 · 13 August 2009, 08:39 AM

well you did ask!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcjp6

Brown-eyed mullet - turd in a swimming pool
Budgie smugglers - mens small/skinny bathing trunks ones testicles can look like budgerigars!
Bushman's hanky - actually no hanky, one finger over one nostril and then blow
As mean as cats piss - mean, stingy
within cooee - close by
Dingoes breakfast - no breakfast, dingoes don't eat breakfast
Donger - penis
Fair suck of the sav - given a fair go
Flat out like a lizard drinking - busy
Grinning like a shot fox - happy,

yes, most Australian would know these terms and depending upon who you are, would use them

jdc · 13 August 2009, 08:19 AM

G'day cobber I think we have those pommie bastards licked at cricket, pass another tinny mate

Hello old son, we are doing rather well against England in the cricket, fancy a cold refreshment?

Watchdog · 13 August 2009, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdc

G'day cobber I think we have those pommie bastards licked at cricket, pass another tinny mate

Hello old son, we are doing rather well against England in the cricket, fancy a cold refreshment?

Exactly what I'm looking for.

Actually, in response to another post, no, I'm not just looking for jokes. I need to know Australian sayings that are used commonly--that aren't stereotypes--that would give authenticity to a character.

Thanks to all.

Andad · 13 August 2009, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdc

G'day cobber I think we have those pommie bastards licked at cricket, pass another tinny mate

Hello old son, we are doing rather well against England in the cricket, fancy a cold refreshment?

Pommie git, 'g'day cobber'? 'licked'? we would't say 'licked' at cricket we'd say 'got 'em rooted, mate'.

jdc · 13 August 2009, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

Pommie git, 'g'day cobber'? 'licked'? we would't say 'licked' at cricket we'd say 'got 'em rooted, mate'.

thanks sweaty I stand corrected

idk01 · 13 August 2009, 05:26 PM

I'm from down under and I endorse all the fellas comments here

they are all as mad as a cut snake

Michael, WHITE POINTERS!!!!! WHERE MATE, We'll have to have a PREV!!!!!!

mcjp6 · 13 August 2009, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by idk01

Michael, WHITE POINTERS!!!!! WHERE MATE, We'll have to have a PREV!!!!!!

Whale beach..Sunday afternoons....

esm · 13 August 2009, 06:32 PM

new one in the recent years:

fully sick mate - thats awsome, good work!

Gedanken · 13 August 2009, 07:14 PM

Well, if you believe our top pollie, saying "fair shake of the sauce bottle" will have you marked as a right Aussie bloke.

mcjp6 · 13 August 2009, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gedanken

Well, if you believe our top pollie

vip4u · 14 August 2009, 10:03 PM

u gotta a brass razzoo

Andad · 13 August 2009, 09:44 PM

Err.. arvos mate.. arvos.

idk01 · 14 August 2009, 12:12 AM

Monty Python's view on us Aussies :-)

Oscar · 14 August 2009, 05:22 PM

Here's a few for starters;

Drop your Guts - passing wind.
Point Percy at the Porcelain- Urinate into Bowl.
Driving the Porcelain Bus - vomiting into toilet bowl.
So, this is where the Big Knobs hang out - comment made to others while at mens' urinal.
Spray the bowl - a very bad bowel motion that covers the interior of the bowl.
Chunder - vomit
Mobile Dandruff or Crabs - Body lice in sensitive areas.
Cheese and Kisses - Mean the Mrs.
Frog and Toad - Road
Strewth - comment made when one is suprised by something.
Bloody Oath - means really serious stuff.
Going for a Leak - to urinate.
Pink Ski Run - I'll let you work that one out.
Front Bum - same as above

Is this what you're looking for?????

Andad · 14 August 2009, 06:47 PM

The wheels are falling off this thread.

Denny M · 14 August 2009, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

The wheels are falling off this thread.

"You awake luv?" - Aussie foreplay.

Sorry couldn't help it.

13 August 2009, 06:04 AM	#1
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,822	Australians I Need Your Help . . . I am working on a project and need words, phrases, sayings, whatever, that would distinguish a character as Australian. Of course, we know the stereotypical ones, but I need a list of as many as our fine Australians members can give me that would make someone sound authentic. Looking for the most common, as well as some humorous ones. Please include what the sayings/words mean. Thank you very much.

13 August 2009, 05:26 PM	#20
idk01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Dave Location: Australia Watch: DJ16233TT Posts: 18,485	I'm from down under and I endorse all the fellas comments here they are all as mad as a cut snake Michael, WHITE POINTERS!!!!! WHERE MATE, We'll have to have a PREV!!!!!! __________________ *Apprentice to Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth*

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Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Well, if you believe our top pollie, saying "fair shake of the sauce bottle" will have you marked as a right Aussie bloke. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

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mcjp6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: VK2 - AUS Watch: 5513s Posts: 7,380	Just leaving for work, but how about "madder than a cut snake" for starters?

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2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	Have a look at this one... you meant jokes etc right? http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=38005

13 August 2009, 07:49 AM	#9
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	I think Bruno's link has it covered Got to go for a slash

13 August 2009, 08:28 AM	#10
mcjp6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: VK2 - AUS Watch: 5513s Posts: 7,380	some that have not been covered I think Brown-eyed mullet Budgie smugglers Bushman's hanky As mean as cats piss within cooee Dingoes breakfast Donger Fair suck of the sav Flat out like a lizard drinking Grinning like a shot fox

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mcjp6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: VK2 - AUS Watch: 5513s Posts: 7,380	some more full as a goog he's got kangaroos loose in the top paddock no worries pommy bastard rack off white pointers (topless sunbathers - not sharks)

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jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	G'day cobber I think we have those pommie bastards licked at cricket, pass another tinny mate Hello old son, we are doing rather well against England in the cricket, fancy a cold refreshment?

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esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	new one in the recent years: fully sick mate - thats awsome, good work!

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Oscar "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Michael Location: Melb, Australia Watch: SS GMTIIC Posts: 1,350	Here's a few for starters; Drop your Guts - passing wind. Point Percy at the Porcelain- Urinate into Bowl. Driving the Porcelain Bus - vomiting into toilet bowl. So, this is where the Big Knobs hang out - comment made to others while at mens' urinal. Spray the bowl - a very bad bowel motion that covers the interior of the bowl. Chunder - vomit Mobile Dandruff or Crabs - Body lice in sensitive areas. Cheese and Kisses - Mean the Mrs. Frog and Toad - Road Strewth - comment made when one is suprised by something. Bloody Oath - means really serious stuff. Going for a Leak - to urinate. Pink Ski Run - I'll let you work that one out. Front Bum - same as above Is this what you're looking for????? __________________ Cheers, Michael The miracle is not to walk on water. The miracle is to walk on earth. Every day we are engaged in a miracle which we don't even recognise: a blue sky, white clouds, green leaves, the black curious eyes of a child, our own two eyes All is a miracle. - Thich Nhat Hanh.

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