Aussie Dictionary

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  1. A couple of sandwiches short of a picnic

    Meaning

    Someone who does things without thinking

    Used in a sentence

    I think that person is a couple of sandwiches short of a picnic, did you see what they just did.

    Submitted by joanne hodder

  2. a stubbie short of a six pack

    Meaning

    someone who does silly things

    Used in a sentence

    he's a stubbie short of a six pack that bloke

    Submitted by kylie farmer

  3. Ambo

    Meaning

    Ambulance

    Used in a sentence

    There were heaps of ambos flying up the main road after a big car accident.

    Submitted by Shellee

  4. Arc up

    Meaning

    Lose of temper

    Used in a sentence

    Jacko arc'd up at Kev he was that furious.

    Submitted by Gavin Begbie

  5. Are your ears painted on?

    Meaning

    somebody who does not listen

    Used in a sentence

    "I was talking to you......are your ears painted on?"

    Submitted by Leoni Aitchison

  6. Arvo

    Meaning

    Later part in the afternoon.

    Used in a sentence

    Are you guys coming around to watch the footy on Saturday arvo?

    Submitted by Nabil Pantilas

  7. As crook as Rookwood

    Meaning

    Very sick. Rookwood is an old cemetary in Sydney.

    Used in a sentence

    I'm feeling as crook as Rookwood so should go and see the doctor.

    Submitted by Shellee

  8. As crook as Rookwood.

    Meaning

    Really sick and unwell (Rookwood is a cemetery in Sydney)

    Used in a sentence

    If you are describing yourself as being sick you could say "I'm as crook as Rookwood."

    Submitted by Belinda Walkom

  9. As ugly as a hat full of bum holes.

    Meaning

    Someone who is not very attractive.

    Used in a sentence

    Crikey that blokes as ugly as a hat full of bum holes.

    Submitted by joanne hodder

  10. Av a go

    Meaning

    To try something

    Used in a sentence

    It won't hurt you av a go at it

    Submitted by Kerry Walsh

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