Australia Slang, Jargon, and New Words from Double-Tongued Dictionary

Associated with or special to Australia or Australian people, places, or things. You can also see citations assigned to this category.

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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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