West Frisian Friesland, Netherlands

poppeslok

Word USED On Occasion BY Everyone

(noun) • (babysip) • It's when you go to visit a newborn.

"Wy geane op poppeslok by Amarens en Bouwe."

"We are going to visit Amarens and Bouwe to babysip."

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Dutch Netherlands

oost west, thuis best

Expression USED On Occasion BY some people

(east west, home best) • A way of saying there is no place like home.

"Vakantie is leuk, het is ook wel fijn als het weer voorbij is. Oost west, thuis best."

"Vacation is fun, but it's also nice when it's over. East west, home best."

English | Nottingham Nottinghamshire, England

dob

Slang USED Frequently BY Mostly children

It means the same thing as tag and as such is a children’s game wherein a chosen person, who is called ‘it', chases after the other people playing the game and tries to tap them, making them ‘it’

A group of friends are standing in a courtyard and looking quite board with themselves. One of them, suddenly smiles and taps his friend on the shoulder exclaiming "Dob!". This friend then chases after the rest trying to catch them.

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English English speaking countries

youse

Word USED On Occasion BY some people

Dialectal term in many areas for plural "you". It has a similar meaning to the word "y'all" or the 'formal you" found in many European languages.

"Do youse want any chips?"

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!"

Dutch Netherlands

bestaanszekerheid

Word USED Frequently BY politicians

(noun) • (security of livelihood) • It refers to the an existence with sufficient and predictable income, a home, access to education and care and a buffer for unexpected expenses. It is a big theme in the 2023 Dutch elections.

"Bestaanszekerheid is voor mij dat je inkomen voldoende is om aan de noodzakelijke levensbehoefte te voldoen, zonder in grote stress te raken."

"For me, security of livelihood means that your income is sufficient to meet the necessary necessities of life, without getting into great stress."

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German Germany

Weltenbummler

Neologism USED On Occasion BY Everybody

(world stroller) • People who travel the world, looking for adventures, without a specific destination. Welten means worlds and a bummler somebody who wanders around. 'Bummeln' is to stroll around, or wander around.

"Sie liebt es die Welt zu erkunden. Sie ist eine wahre Weltenbummlerin."

"She loves it the world to explore. She is a true Weltenbummlerin."

German Hamburg, Germany

Schietwetter

Slang USED Frequently BY Everybody

(Shitweather) • It's the word for the really shitty weather you encounter in the Northern parts of Germany - rain, more rain, and strong winds that even your best umbrella can't protect you from.

"Dieses Schietwetter mag ich nicht."

"This Schietwetter like I not."

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German Germany

Späti

Word USED Very frequently BY Everybody

(noun) • (Late-y) • Little shops that sell snacks, alcohol, ice cream, chewing gum and random other things like milk or mulled wine, the list goes on. They are called Späti because they're open until late.

"Berlin ist berühmt für seine Spätis."

"Berlin is famous for its Spätis."