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There is no specific Australian slang for language, other than "Lingo" perhaps.
Australians sometimes refer to their own slang language as "Strine", being an extremely corrupted pronunciation of "Australian".
"Strine" was once described by a very English Brit as "holding a cigarette between your lips and speaking while moving your lips as little as possible".
Nobody but an Australian born and bred person who was brought up within the strict character defining and educational influences of Uncle Harry and Aunty Beryl from the family farm at Tangambalanga, would be able to speak Strine convincingly, or understand it well enough if listening to an expert.
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Does Australia have their own language?
It depends on what you mean. There are the aboriginal languages, (aboriginal being the native Australians as opposed to the settlers.)) which could be classified as a 'true' Australian language. 78% of the population speak English as a first language, although we do have our own slang as with any country. There are plenty of websites with examples of Australian slang.
What language is slang?
Slang can be used in any language. Slang is an informal use of language or words mostly used by a subgroup of society.
What is the American slang for language?
The American slang for language is "lingo" or "jargon."
Do Australians have their own language?
Australian English is the primary language spoken in Australia, with its own distinct accent and some unique vocabulary and slang. However, there is also Indigenous Australian languages spoken by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The language of informal speech is called?
Colloquial language.
What is an Australian slang for the word language?
Australians usually just refer to language as 'language'. However, one Australian term for language is lingo.The general term for Australian slang is "strine", but it is rarely used anymore.
Is Aussie slang the official language of Australia?
No. Australia has no official language and no declared national language. English is the default language throughout the country.According to the official CIA World factbook, English is spoken by 78.5% of Australia's population. Whilst not all Australians use slang, there is a lot of Australian slang incorporated into Australian English.
What is an Australian word starting with z?
there is not a word that starts with z in Australian language!!!! ^^^Wrong ! There are many words starting with 'z' in the Australian language. Since it's derived from English - just a few examples would be - zoo, zest, zip & zygote. ^^^ The Australian language is derived from English which is what we Australians speak. But we have our own sort of language called Aussie Slang Where words have different meanings. Bonza, Ace!, Barrack, and Barbie... are all examples of Aussie slang. There is not one word used in Aussie slang that begins with Z.
How old is Australia's language and slang?
European settlement in Australia began with the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788. The introduced language was English, and from that point, the Australian form of the English language began to evolve, and of course, the various Australian slang terms came emerged, often based on, or evolving from the parent English.
What is the Australian slang word for American?
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Does Australia have their own language?
It depends on what you mean. There are the aboriginal languages, (aboriginal being the native Australians as opposed to the settlers.)) which could be classified as a 'true' Australian language. 78% of the population speak English as a first language, although we do have our own slang as with any country. There are plenty of websites with examples of Australian slang.
What has the author Gary Simes written?
Gary Simes has written: 'A dictionary of Australian underworld slang' -- subject(s): Australianisms, Cant, Dictionaries, English language, Slang
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The term yobbo is Australian slang for an uncultivated person.
What is Australian slang for gooday?
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What is the Australian slang word for girls?
The Australian slang term for girls or women is sheila.
What is Aussie bird?
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What is the Australian slang for french fries?
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