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Sydney: Bondi to Coogee

Friday, December 30, 2005 |

In "strine," Australia's colorful slang, words are shortened and phrases smushed together. For more, especially of the naughty sort, try koalanet.com.au/australian-slang.html.

  • Ankle biter small child

  • Barbie barbecue
  • Brekky breakfast
  • Cozzie bathing suit
  • Crack a mental lose one's temper
  • Docket bill, receipt
  • Furphy rumor
  • Give it a burl give it a try
  • Gobsmacked surprised, astounded
  • Owyagoin? how are you?
  • Oz Australia
  • Piker someone who doesn't fit in socially
  • Piss beer
  • Tucker food
  • Throw a wobbly go nuts
  • Note: This story was accurate when it was published. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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