Aussie Dictionary
What does it all mean? If you're unsure of what that Aussie word means and how it should be used, look it up here. You can also contribute to the Aussie Dictionary, go on submit your favourite word or phrase!
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Can / the Can / Dunny-Can
Submitted by Alex FayMeaning
Toilet
Used in a sentence
I'll be back, just gotta use the can!
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Cark it
Submitted by Ernest CallaghanMeaning
To die.
Used in a sentence
My bloody budgie carked it, got home after a surf and he's flat on the floor! Poor bastard.
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Carrying on like a pork chop
Submitted by Brian LeahyMeaning
Making a great fuss about something for little or no reason
Used in a sentence
He left his train ticket behind and so was carrying on like a pork chop.
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Cashed-up bogan
Submitted by travel bugMeaning
A bogan with money (often borrowed)
Used in a sentence
Look at that cashed-up bogan in his flashy Holden ute.
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Cat's Pyjamas
Submitted by George R. SmithMeaning
the best / same as "duck's guts" or "bees knees"
Used in a sentence
the new Holden/Ford/Nissan etc is the cat's pyjamas
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Celebrity ticket.
Submitted by Theresa CominiMeaning
People who are married are allowed 1 Celebrity ticket per marriage. This means that you can be unfaithful with 1 celebrity during your marriage.
Used in a sentence
When Megan Gale entered a restaurant I overheard a woman say to her husband "There is your Celebrity Ticket if you can get her ! "
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Cheap as chips
Submitted by Stephanie HargreavesMeaning
Very cheap!
Used in a sentence
Yeah mate, it's cheap as chips. Got it for a lobster.
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Cheese Cutters
Submitted by George R. SmithMeaning
Very narrow wheels / tyres
Used in a sentence
It's got 10 inch slicks on the back and cheese cutters up front.
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Chewie
Submitted by Geoffrey HorthMeaning
Chewing gum.
Used in a sentence
Grab us a pack of chewie when you duck into the servo and a sauso roll!
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Chicken out
Submitted by L CropleyMeaning
Dont want to participate
Used in a sentence
When Bruce saw the size of the Rugby players he thought he had better chicken out of the game.
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Chockers
Submitted by George KreheinMeaning
Completely full.
Used in a sentence
What an awesome feed! There was so much food, I'm absolutely chockers.
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Choof off
Submitted by Kerry WalshMeaning
To go, leave
Used in a sentence
Its getting late better choof off - see ya tomorrow
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Chook
Submitted by travel bugMeaning
Chicken
Used in a sentence
I'm going to go feed the chooks.
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chuck a spewie
Submitted by liz teareMeaning
make a U turn
Used in a sentence
hey mate, you missed the exit, now you'll have to chuck a spewie!
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Chuck a wobbly
Submitted by James TwiggMeaning
To throw a tantrum.
Used in a sentence
Yeah I had a few and when I got home the missus chucked a wobbly. Don't think I will be catching up with you blokes this weekend.
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Chunder
Submitted by George R. SmithMeaning
n. Vomited food, the act of vomiting. v. To vomit [from a full stomach, as opposed to "dry-reaching"].
Used in a sentence
"Lookout, there's chunder on the footpath" "Shoulda seen Baz chunder after all that Bundy!"
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Clanger
Submitted by L CropleyMeaning
Inappropriate comment
Used in a sentence
He dropped a clanger when he was talking about the next door neighbors and they walked in.
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Claret
Submitted by Ryan SorensenMeaning
Blood
Used in a sentence
Maye you have a bit of claret coming from your nose.
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Clear as Mud.
Submitted by Leoni AitchisonMeaning
Something complicated.
Used in a sentence
Thanks for explaining that....it's as clear as mud.
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Coathanger
Submitted by Alastair PurcellMeaning
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Used in a sentence
Looking forward to going for a walk across the coathanger. Might grab some brekky at the Rocks when we get to the other side!
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Cobber
Submitted by Tracy HarrisMeaning
Friend, mate
Used in a sentence
How you doin', cobber?
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Cockie
Submitted by Michele DarmaninMeaning
Australian native bird - cockatoo
Used in a sentence
What a beautiful cockie
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Cold one
Submitted by Damien BondMeaning
A cold beer.
Used in a sentence
Grab me a cold one out of the fridge.
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Coldie
Submitted by Christina LydenMeaning
A nice, cold beer.
Used in a sentence
Grab us a coldie can ya? This ones half empty!
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Cool as a cucumber.
Submitted by Leoni AitchisonMeaning
A person who does not stress about anything.
Used in a sentence
Look at him.....he is as cool as a cucumber!
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Cop Shop
Submitted by Peter C M McCormackMeaning
Police Station
Used in a sentence
"Mate, you had better head to the cop shop to report that thieft"
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Copy, copy
Submitted by T-DogMeaning
To understand what someone is talking about, an affirmative answer
Used in a sentence
"I couldn't get to town cause the road was cut." "Ah copy, copy." "Your shout." "Copy, copy."
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Cossies
Submitted by ShelleeMeaning
Swimming costumes
Used in a sentence
Go and put your cossies on as we're heading down to the beach.
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Couldn't organise a bucket of sand in the desert
Submitted by Karen BlakeMeaning
Un-organised
Used in a sentence
Geez, that bloke couldn't organise a bucket of sand in the desert to save himself!
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Couldn't organize a booze-up at a pub
Submitted by George R. SmithMeaning
Disorganized
Used in a sentence
He's SO hopeless: he couldn't organize a booze-up at a pub!
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Crack a tinny
Submitted by Kerry WalshMeaning
Open a can of bear
Used in a sentence
Feeling thirsty think I'll crack a tinny.
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Crack the whip
Submitted by Erin FowlerMeaning
Telling someone to hurry up to get something done.
Used in a sentence
Crack the whip mate, I want to head to the pub!
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Cranky
Submitted by Anna SchillerMeaning
In a bad mood
Used in a sentence
They're cranky because their team lost on the weekend!
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Crap
Submitted by Linda HeldensMeaning
several meanings 1. either an animal or person excrament 2. something that is of very poor quality 3. A lie
Used in a sentence
Just going to take a crap or that cat crap stinks Geez what a crap car That's a load of crap, you don't own a porche.
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Crikey
Submitted by Ronald MagnerMeaning
An exclamation of surprise.
Used in a sentence
Crikey thats an awesome ute, she's a bloody beauty!
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Crook
Submitted by ShelleeMeaning
Sick
Used in a sentence
I was feeling so crook the other day I had to leave work early.
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Crooked as a Dogs Hind Leg
Submitted by Noeline McCoskerMeaning
Meaning something is not as straight as it should be
Used in a sentence
The Chair is Crooked as a Dogs Hind Leg
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Cup of tea, Bex and a lie down
Submitted by Evan DunnMeaning
Someone who is very tired and needs a rest
Used in a sentence
You look buggered, I think you need a cup of tea, bex and a lie down!
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Cuppa
Submitted by L CropleyMeaning
A cup of tea or coffee
Used in a sentence
Come over for a cuppa!
