Abbreviation USED Very frequently BY Everybody
Contraction of good day.
"G'day mate"
Submitted January 2024 by anonymous
Word USED Very frequently BY Almost Everyone
(n.) • A close, Welsh hug.
“Come here and give me a cwtch before you go.”
Reference USED Very frequently BY People fighting for justice
A phrase used in connection to the recent murder of George Floyd, a black man who died on May 25th, 2020 after a police officer in Minneapolis pinned him down by kneeling on his neck for nearly eight minutes. During the incident, which was captured on video, Floyd can be heard repeatedly saying "I can't breathe."
#JusticeForGeorgeFloyd
English English speaking countries
Idiom USED On Occasion BY Some people
This idiom is used playfully not to reveal the source of information about something. Usually, however, the source of the information is obvious. Sometimes rendered as 'A little bird told me'
"How did you know it was my birthday?" "Let's just say a little birdie told me!"
Expression USED On Occasion BY Some People
An Australian way of saying "we're not here to do nothing".
"Should we start the meeting?" "Well, we’re not here to fuck spiders, are we?"
We're gonna need a bigger boat
Reference USED Rarely BY Some people
Reference to the 1975 shark movie Jaws. Is used when current resources aren't enough to handle the situation that is about to come.
"I heard more than 100 people are coming to the party tonight" "Damn, we're gonna need a bigger boat"
Abbreviation USED Frequently BY Young people
Stands for "not gonna lie" and is used before a statement that might be perceived as strange, or too honest. As an acronym, it's mostly used online.
"What do you think of my painting?" "ngl, it's not your best."
English | Nottingham Nottinghamshire, England
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.
Submitted December 2023 by anonymous
English English speaking countries
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?"
Submitted December 2023 by lucia871
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."
Submitted December 2023 by lucia871
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."
Submitted December 2023 by lucia871
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."
Submitted December 2023 by lucia871
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."
Submitted December 2023 by lucia871
English English speaking countries
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?"
Submitted December 2023 by lucia871
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."
Submitted December 2023 by lucia871
English Australia; South Africa
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."
Submitted December 2023 by lucia871
English Australia; New Zealand
Word USED Frequently BY most people
Short form of the word "afternoon."
"Do you want to go to the pool this arvo?"
Submitted December 2023 by lucia871
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.”
Submitted December 2023 by anonymous
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”
Submitted December 2023 by anonymous
Expression USED On Occasion BY people on the internet
To get blocked on Facebook.
"My account got the Zucc for saying men are dumb."
Submitted December 2023 by amarens