10.12.2008

learn aussie slang with me

somebody i barely know subscribe to word for the day. thinking about it, maybe i should do that too. i'll probably just add to the list below as i learn yet another word.

01. chook - chicken
02. dodgy - not realiable, crappy
03. snake beans - sitaw
04. paw paw - papaya
05. chokoes - sayote
06. barbie - inihaw [barbecue], also refers to the ihawan
07. u-ey - U-turn
08. chuck - put (e.g. chuck it in the rubbish bin)
09. bloke - guy
10. hoover - vacuum cleaner (hoover's a brand, just like saying colgate for toothpaste)
11. snag - sausage
12. mozzie - mosquito
13. sunnies - sunglasses
14. thongs - flipflops
15. singlet - tank top, aka sando
16. jumper - jacket (also, a hoodie)
17. peckish - feeling slightly hungry
18. brollie - umbrella
19. pressie - a present
20. brekky - breakfast