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What is the Australian slang word for American?
Yank. Australian rhyming slang for Yank is "septic tank" which is then reduced to "sepo". This is most likely to have evolved from WW2. Whether people realise it or not, slang and rhyming slang play a big part in the Australian vernacular and many people, especially foreigners, are unaware that the "Australian" words they have learned and use are not actually a part of the English language, but are hideously modified English words further modified by the Australian accent.
How do you say steal in Australian slang?
Most people just use the word 'steal'. However, some slang terms for 'steal' are nick, swipe or flog.
What percent of the Australian population uses slang?
You would find that, without realising it, close to 100% of Australians would use slang in one form or another. The younger generation would use "American slang" quite heavily, being influenced by US television shows. The remaining generations fall into several groups. Some use the classic Australian slang, with words such as "fair dinkum", "true blue", etc, whilst others use slang derived from other countries, including cockney sland from England. Even those people who say they "never use slang" might be surprised to find out how much of their language really is derived from slang in one form or another.
What are some words in Australian Indian slang?
The "correct" Australian slang term is strine.
Is slang accepted as part of the Australian culture?
Yes, very much so. It would be a very unusual day when I personally did not use slang (which should not be confused with profanity or other unacceptable conduct), and an even more unusual day if I did not hear it. Many people use slang without even being aware of it, especially foreigners trying to pick up English, since it has become such a part of the Australian vernacular. Unfortunately, Australian slang is not being used much by young people. They tend to favour US slang and mispronounce many of the words the same way the Yanks do themselves.
Why do prisoners use slang?
People use slang so that other people won't know what they're talking about.
What is the Australian slang for goodbye?
The Australian slang for goodbye is "cheerio" or simply "cheers." Another common informal farewell is "ta-ta." Australians often use "catch you later" or "see ya" for a more casual goodbye.
When did people use slang?
Always. People started inventing slang as soon as they invented language.
What famous people use slang?
Everyone uses slang. Name any famous person -- yes, they use slang, too.
Why do people still use cockney rhyming slang?
noone knows losers get a life and stop asking stupid questions
What does crikey mean in British slang?
This is also Australian slang. It is an exclamation of surprise. You've properly heard Steve Irwin use it on TV. For example: 'Cor crikey! This box is heavy!'
What does billy mean in Australian slang?
"Billy" did not originate as a slang term. A billy was a tin held over an open campfire for the purpose of boiling water. It was commonly used by outdoor workmen such as stockmen and jackaroos, and it was also used by people on the road, such as swagmen. Nowadays, the term "boiling the billy" usually refers to a genuine billy, which many people still use when camping. Alternatively, it can mean putting the kettle on for a cup of tea.
