English Australia

sausage sizzle

Expression USED Very frequently BY most people

A community event where you can buy a grilled sausage served in a slice of white bread, with condiments and fried onions also available. The word sausage sizzle can also refer to the food item being sold. Sausage sizzles are most often associated with voting in Australian elections, where they are available at many polling places and referred to as "democracy sausages."

"Are you going to volunteer for the sausage sizzle next Saturday? Most people prefer tomato sauce on their sausage sizzle, but some have barbecue source or mustard instead."

English Australia

servo

Word USED Frequently BY most people

Abbreviation of "service station." Refers to a petrol station/gas station, especially when a convenience store or a small supermarket is attached.

"Before we leave, we need to stop at the servo to fill up the car."

English Australia

mozzie

Word USED On Occasion BY most people

Short form of the word "mosquito."

"Make sure to bring insect repellent, or the mozzies will eat you alive."

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English United Kingdom

like turkeys voting for Christmas

Standard Phrase USED On Occasion BY some people

If someone supports an action that will harm them, this action is said to be "like turkeys voting for Christmas." This phrase is often used with reference to politicians or political decisions.

"If we accept this proposal, it would be like turkeys voting for Christmas."

English English speaking countries

bloke

Word USED Frequently BY most people

An informal term for a man. It can also mean a man who acts in a traditionally masculine way.

"Did you see that bloke in the yellow shorts?"

English Queensland, Australia

port

Word USED On Occasion BY Older people from Queensland

A suitcase or a school bag or case (short for portmanteau)

"He put his shoes in his port, but carried his computer with him."

English Australia; South Africa

avo

Word USED Very frequently BY some people

Short form of the word avocado

"The avo on toast here is too expensive, but the hot breakfasts are nice."

English Australia; New Zealand

arvo

Word USED Frequently BY most people

Short form of the word "afternoon."

"Do you want to go to the pool this arvo?"

English Australia

it’s no skin off my nose

Expression USED On Occasion BY Probably Gen X and older

It’s of no consequence to me personally. Usually used in a defensive tone.

“You can eat all the ice cream, no skin off my nose, I don’t even like it.”

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English Australia

it’s no skin off my nose

Expression USED On Occasion BY Some People

Usually used in a defensive tone, it means that someone doesn't care because it's of no consequence to them personally.

“You can eat all the ice cream, no skin off my nose, I don’t even like it”

English the internet

to get the Zucc

Expression USED On Occasion BY people on the internet

To get blocked on Facebook.

"My account got the Zucc for saying men are dumb."

English | Australian English Australia

the duck's guts

Expression USED On Occasion BY Australians in the 1970's

It used to mean that something was difficult or awkward in 1960s, then in 1970s it meant something was awesome.

"That car is the ducks guts!"

English United States

struggle bus

Expression USED On Occasion BY Some People

Used to indicate a situation is difficult, someone is struggling, not having a good time or not doing well. Usually used in a phrase such as "riding the struggle bus", "driving the struggle bus", or "on the struggle bus".

"Class today was a real struggle bus."

English English speaking countries

final girl

Name USED On Occasion BY people who watch movies

(n.) • The final girl is a trope in horror and slasher movies. It refers to the last girl or woman alive to confront the killer, who either defeats him herself or is saved by others arriving.

"I love a good movie with a final girl"

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English English speaking countries

robbing the cradle

Expression USED On Occasion BY Some People

To marry or become romantically involved with a much younger person, especially one from a younger generation or to use a young person for a purpose inappropriate to their age.

“He sure robbed the cradle with his last wife”

English English speaking countries

nose blind

Expression USED On Occasion BY Some People

An inability to smell something due to familiarity with the scent.

“Do you smell that?” “No, but I’m probably just nose blind.”

Confirmed by 2 people

English United States

razz someone's berries

Idiom USED On Rare Occasion BY Some People

To impress someone. Refers to the word 'raspberry'.

"I'm gonna bake her a cake, I am sure that'll razz her berries"

Confirmed by 2 people

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English English speaking countries

Chrissie

Word USED On Occasion BY Some People

(noun) • Short form of Christmas

"We need to get Chrissy presents for Bill and his family before they come and visit."

Confirmed by 2 people

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English Australia

Waxhead

Slang USED On Occasion BY Some People

It indicates a surfer or someone who is a surfboard enthusiastic in australian slang.

"Yo waxhead ! What's up?"

"Hey waxhead! What are you doing?"

English Australia

chook

Word USED On Occasion BY Some People

(noun) • A short form of the word chicken, especially referring to a cooked chicken.

"The Christmas chook is almost ready!"

Confirmed by 2 people