Entries in the Category Australia
Associated with or special to Australia or Australian people, places, or things. You can also see citations assigned to this category.
Associated with or special to Australia or Australian people, places, or things. You can also see citations assigned to this category.
barbecue stopper n. a topic of constant and widespread conversation, especially a divisive political or social issue; (hence) a social gaffe. (posted Jan. 21, 2005) [full entry…]
bed-blocker n. a patient who will not or cannot be moved to another medical facility, either due to a shortage of beds or because of the patient’s refusal. (posted May. 11, 2004) [full entry…]
black aspirin n. 1. (in Australia) a cola-based soft drink. 2. (in U.K. prisons), a kicking assault of a prisoner by guards. (posted Oct. 6, 2006) [full entry…]
brekko n. breakfast. (posted Feb. 11, 2005) [full entry…]
care leaver n. a person who has been a ward of the state but no longer qualifies for or receives any government assisstance. (posted Jul. 4, 2004) [full entry…]
dog-whistle politics n. a concealed, coded, or unstated idea, usually divisive or politically dangerous, nevertheless understood by the intended voters. (posted Apr. 12, 2005) [full entry…]
doona day n. a day taken off from work for relaxation or idleness. (posted May. 11, 2005) [full entry…]
duckshove v. to disclaim responsibility or to blame others; to pass the buck. (posted Dec. 8, 2004) [full entry…]
flying fox n. a hand-grip or riding car suspended by pulley from a cable along which one can roll above the ground; a zip line. (posted Jun. 6, 2004) [full entry…]
geosequestration n. the storage of compressed near-liquid carbon dioxide in underground chambers. (posted Jun. 16, 2004) [full entry…]
gronk n. a general term of derogation for a man, especially one considered weak, stupid, or brutish. (posted Nov. 2, 2004) [full entry…]
mollydooker n. a left-handed person. (posted May. 6, 2004) [full entry…]
nuff nuff n. a crazy person, fool, or idiot. Also as adjective. (posted Jul. 13, 2007) [full entry…]
pull a heart muscle v. phr. to withdraw, back out, or retreat from a competition, conflict, or obligation; to chicken out. (posted Oct. 25, 2005) [full entry…]
schmiddy n. a beer glass with a capacity smaller than a pint and larger than a half-pint. (posted Apr. 3, 2007) [full entry…]
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