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
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
English
| Australian English
Australia
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!"
Submitted December 2023 by amarens
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."
Submitted November 2023 by amarens
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."
Submitted November 2023 by anonymous
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."
Submitted November 2023 by anonymous
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."
Submitted November 2023 by anonymous
Word USED On Very Rare Occasion BY older generations
(verb) • (to heaven) • To pass way, to go to heaven.
"Voordat ik ga hemelen wil ik eigenlijk nog wel graag weten wat er precies is gebeurd."
"Before I heaven, I would like to know what exactly happened."
Submitted November 2023 by amarens
Word USED On Occasion BY some people
(noun) • (meat inspection) • A way to describe something that reduces women to their physical appearance.
"Zo'n missverkiezing blijft toch gewoon een vleeskeuring."
"A Miss competition is basically a meat inspection."
Submitted November 2023 by amarens
Expression USED On Occasion BY some people
(to be at the end of your latin) • To be completely exhausted, done, desperate.
"Ik was volledig aan het eind van mijn Latijn. Lichamelijk en geestelijk was ik op, tot op een punt dat ik de zin van het leven niet meer zag."
"I was completely at the end of my latin. Physically and mentally I was exhausted, to a point where I no longer saw the meaning of life."
Submitted November 2023 by amarens
Italian
| Sicilian
Sicily,
Italy
cu’ si fa pecura, u lupu su mancia
Idiom USED Frequently BY Sicilian
(who becomes sheep, wolf eat) • It is an exhortation to be strong and decisive. If in life you appear weak or not very decisive, you risk finding someone who wants to bully or hurt you. The metaphor of the wolf eating the sheep represents someone who takes advantage of another's weakness.
"Picchì ghianci?" "Mi hanno rubato il pranzo oggi" "Ah, e nun'na ghianciri, viri ca cu’ si fa pecura, u lupu su mancia"
"Why are you crying?" "Today someone took my lunch" "Oh, don't cry, who becomes sheep, the wolf eat"
Submitted November 2023 by anonymous
Idiom USED on occasion BY some people
(hit of a lightning ) • The feeling of love that comes from the first time you met someone.
"Ho incontrato una ragazza in metro, penso di aver avuto un colpo di fulmine, non smetto di pensarla!"
"I met some girl while on the subway and I think I got a hit of a lightning, I can't stop thinking about her!"
Submitted November 2023 by rayray
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."
Submitted November 2023 by amarens
