Australians I Need Your Help . . .

[Watchdog]

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]

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

[Idle Swede]

Anyone been to a Billabong lately?

[mcjp6]

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

[Watchdog]

Originally Posted by Brunotheboxer

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

That's a big help. Thanks!

[jdc]

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]

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]

Have a look at this one... you meant jokes etc right?
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=38005

[swatty]

I think Bruno's link has it covered

Got to go for a slash

[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

[Watchdog]

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]

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]

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]

I should have put the translation in before

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]

well you did ask!!

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Originally Posted by idk01

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

Whale beach..Sunday afternoons....

[esm]

new one in the recent years:

fully sick mate - thats awsome, good work!

[Gedanken]

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

[mcjp6]

Originally Posted by Gedanken

Well, if you believe our top pollie

[vip4u]

u gotta a brass razzoo

[Andad]

Err.. arvos mate.. arvos.

[idk01]

Monty Python's view on us Aussies :-)

[Oscar]

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]

The wheels are falling off this thread.

[Denny M]

Originally Posted by directioneng

The wheels are falling off this thread.

"You awake luv?" - Aussie foreplay.

Sorry couldn't help it.