an american opera singer in sydney

Lexicon

So, I haven't actually ever done a proper post. And I don't even know if anyone actually reads this but

I thought I would post an Australian-American dictionary cheat-sheet that conveys some of the intricacies of the Australian vernacular.


doona: quilt

beetroot: put on everything, from salads to burgers

yonks: ages

shonky: sketchy

westie: redneck

bogan: westie

schooner: half pint

wog: Italian, or Greek or Lebanese heritage Australian

daggy: poorly dressed, ugly, shoddy, frumpy

"no worries": prevailing Australian attitude. (see: you're welcome)

vegemite: yeast extract spread (mmmm yummy on toast)

sultana: raison

jumper: sweater


bickie: biscuit (see: cookie)


tea: any form of meal


devonshire tea: scones with cream and jam, and tea

manchester: bed linens

sheilah: familiar for "girl"

fosters: beer never consumed on the continent; reserved for ignorant tourists


bob's your uncle: "there you have it"

skippy: australian male (after skippy the bush kangaroo)

journo: journalist

muso: musician

steveo: steve (you get the idea, Australians abbrev. EVERYTHING

more to follow.......


love,
operajeanna

posted by operajeanna @ 10:57 PM