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A sandwich.
I'm gonna grab a sambo for lunch - you want me to grab you a pie? Linda Byrne
Afternoon
It's supposed to rain (this) sarvo Mark Whitton
Saturday
I think the Swans are playing this Satdy wayne garner
Stylish
It's pretty schmick, don't think I have seen one that flash before! Catherine Simmonds
A 350 ml (12 fl oz) glass. Derived from combining 'schooner' and 'middy'. Predominately used in Sydney & Canberra.
Can I get a schmiddy of shandy thanks. Damien Bond
A 425ml glass (15 fl oz) in Sydney, Canberra, Darwin, Brisbane, Townsville, Hobart, Melbourne & Perth. Note that in Adelaide it's only a 285ml glass. See also fifteen and pint.
Can I get a schooner of beer, thanks. Damien Bond
A very hot day
That weather bloke said it's going to be a scorcher - maybe 45 degrees or so. Diane Maroney
An ugly person. A bush turkey.
He's got a head on him like a scrub-headed turkey. Kevin Burton
Shoes
Take your scuffs off so I can polish them. Kevin Burton
To rapidly consume one's beverage.
Prime Minister Bob Hawke was in the Guinness Book of Records for sculling 2.5 pints of beer in 11 seconds in 1954. Damien Bond
I'll be seeing you
See you round like a rissole peter dunn
Hungover
I’m feeling seedy after mixing my drinks last night Mark Whitton
A service station, a place to buy fuel
Grab us a pack of chewie when you duck into the servo. Damien Bond
A phrase used when someone is fired up, angry or otherwise upset
Settle Petal! It'll be right as rain. Damien Bond
A 200ml glass (7 fl oz). Also called a 'butcher' Adelaide and a 'glass' in Perth and Melbourne
Give me a seven of coke please. Damien Bond
You're food for sharks
Look at that rookie surfer, he is going to be a shark biscuit. Scott Hruby
Everything will be alright
Just give it another go, she'll be apples I'm sure. Andy Richardson
Everything will be fine, don't worry
Don't worry, she'll be right, mate! Joe Smith
An item won't work
I tried to use the television but she's cactus! Maureen Alexander
Referring to an Aussie woman
She`s a good sheila. Evan Young
A mess
The whole thing is a shemozzle, I thought he was doing it and he thought I was doing it! Monica Sutton
A 115ml (4 fl oz) glass in Perth. See also small beer.
Who would bother ordering a shetland of beer? Damien Bond
A party
Bruce had a huge shin dig at his place on Saturday night. Gavin Begbie
Certainty to win something
Mate it's a shoo-in, have a lobster on it and you'll win for sure! Leanne Bell
To leave in a hurry
I've gotta shoot through, need to be in the city be 6. Craig Maistry
tired, exhausted
Mate after all that work I’m a shot duck Ryan Sorensen
Toilet [bowl]
Not now, gotta go to the shot tower. George R. Smith
Show you how to do a job or task
This is Ron, he'll show you the ropes. Simone Reynolds
Term of endearment used by Australians of European origin (chiefly Greek and Italian) referring to white Australians, based on Skippy the Bush Kangaroo.
Hey skip, share some of my baklava. Karen Blake
someone who is lazy
I asked you to put the rubbish out yesterday and it's still there, you slacker. Susan Zakhia
see you later
Person 1: Gonna go home now. Person 2: Slater Person 1: Yeah slater marksy
Hard work that is poorly paid
It's like slave-labour - I've been at it for days and he's only going to give me a 50! Margo Hedley
Don't get ahead of yourself, maintain a level head.
Hey, slow your roll with those shots! John Citizen
A 115ml/4oz glass in Hobart. Referred to as a Shetland in WA.
Can I get a small beer thanks. Damien Bond
Sensitive new age guy
Wow, you're a real snag, Brian George R. Smith
Sausage
Chuck a snag on one of those rolls for us, would ya! Linda Whyte
Someone who is very skinny or has no hips.
Check those jeans out, haven't they got some snake hips! Matthew Wilson
To kiss. French kiss.
I picked up this chick at the bar last night but all I got was a bit of a snog. Damien Bond
A crybaby. Someone who is easily upset or who complains about little things.
Don't be such a sook, it'll be right. John Citizen
Body
I been working my soul case out and I'm bloody tired. Kevin Burton
Asparagus
Snags, carrots and sparra's guts. George R. Smith
Very early in the morning - just before dawn
They got up at sparrow's fart to go fishing. L Cropley
Special
I made dinner, it’s a bit spesh. Ayesha Pereira
Very upset, not happy
Spewin', I missed it. michelle kitzler
Insult and complain without taking a breath
Bruce copped a spray when the team lost. L Cropley
The act of piling on a person, for any sort of reason.
Jimbo called stacks on Billy and it was like a mountain of people. Damien Bond
Fifty of something, mostly as a reference to money. Named from the main character in Hawaii 5-0
Can you lend me a Steve McGarret? Evan YoungCan you lend me a Steve McGarret?
surfboard
Mate I got a new stick the other day, its bloody awesome. Ryan Sorensen
Ha I was right
I’m right so stick that in your pipe and smoke it Jack Allen
A nosey person
She's a real sticky beak! Donald Bender
Very hot weather
Yep, it's gonna be a real stinka today. Alicia
Someone who deliberately causes trouble
That blokes just a stirrer, don't worry about it. Hugh Spackman
A total surprise, a shocking revelation
Stone the crows, I don’t believe it steve evans
An exclamation similar to 'crikey'. Usually an expression of surprise, disgust or amazement.
Strewth, where'd you get that coldie from? Strewth, you had us all bloody worried when you did show up at the footie. Justin Waters
When a person receives good news or wins money or prizes
Strike me lucky I’ve won the lotto! Ken Lee
A short glass 375ml bottle used for beer
Grab me a stubbie out of the esky. Damien Bond
Embarrassingly short/tight mens' shorts popular in 1970s
He sure looks spunky in those Stubbies. George R. Smith
A small bottle of beer
Grab us a stubby can ya mate? Felicity Kirkland
Exhausted
I ran across the bridge at full pelt, now I’mm bloody stuffed! Jeffrey Pont
Sunday
See you sundy Ryan Sorensen
Steal
I left it in the back of the ute and someone swiped it! Terrence Schippers