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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  1. Ham and eggs and duck under the table

    Meaning

    nothing for dinner

    Used in a sentence

    Whats for dinner? Ham and eggs and duck under the table!

    Submitted by Lisa-Gaye Williams

  2. Handle

    Meaning

    A 285ml (10 fl oz) glass in Darwin. See also middy, half pint, pot, ten & schooner.

    Used in a sentence

    Can I get a handle of beer thanks.

    Submitted by Damien Bond

  3. Hang on a tick

    Meaning

    Wait a moment.

    Used in a sentence

    Can you hang on a tick, I just need to take this call.

    Submitted by Jodi Fraser

  4. Happy as a tin of worms goin fishing

    Meaning

    Not very happy

    Used in a sentence

    "My neighbour lost his job today..he looks as happy as a tin of worms goin fishing!"

    Submitted by Lee Partridge

  5. Happy little Vegemite

    Meaning

    A happy Australian

    Used in a sentence

    She won the raffle - so she's a happy little Vegemite!

    Submitted by Zambella Leighton

  6. Hard yakka

    Meaning

    Work hard.

    Used in a sentence

    It's been pretty hard yakka all week, let's go to the pub and grab a couple of coldies!

    Submitted by Judith Conroy

  7. Harumphing

    Meaning

    To get about the house all day in your pyjamas and doing nothing of any great interest. Usually after a big night out!

    Used in a sentence

    Last Sunday my neighbour caught me Harunphing around at 3pm when he knocked on my door and I answered wearing my pyjamas.

    Submitted by Theresa Comini

  8. Has a smile like a split watermelon.

    Meaning

    Someone with a big smile.

    Used in a sentence

    Look at him, he is that happy , he has a smile like a split watermelon.

    Submitted by Leoni Aitchison

  9. Have a crack

    Meaning

    try to achieve something

    Used in a sentence

    Go on, have a crack at the high jump!

    Submitted by L Cropley

  10. Have a go, ya mug!

    Meaning

    Give it a try.

    Used in a sentence

    "Have a go, ya mug!"

    Submitted by Shellee

  11. Have a Nanna's

    Meaning

    A light sleep or nap for a 'younger' person to refreash

    Used in a sentence

    "Mate I'm tired after todays work, I'm going to have a nanna's before i do anything tonight."

    Submitted by Peter C M McCormack

  12. Have a squiz

    Meaning

    To have a look at something

    Used in a sentence

    Mate have a squiz at this ... do you think its right?

    Submitted by Angela Coleman

  13. Heaps

    Meaning

    A lot.

    Used in a sentence

    There were heaps of people down at the beach last weekend.

    Submitted by Shellee

  14. Hens night

    Meaning

    bachorlette party

    Used in a sentence

    What's a Hen's Night without party games.

    Submitted by Peter

  15. Hissy Fit

    Meaning

    Temper tantrum

    Used in a sentence

    He threw a hissy fit when he didn't get his way.

    Submitted by Milli

  16. Hit for six

    Meaning

    to be unwell/tired

    Used in a sentence

    Mate I can't, i've been hit for six by this flu.

    Submitted by Ryan Sorensen

  17. Hold ya horses

    Meaning

    Wait a minute, hang on, be patient

    Used in a sentence

    Hold ya horses, we'll get there soon

    Submitted by Lorelei

  18. hoo roo

    Meaning

    see ya later

    Used in a sentence

    I'll meet you in a week, hoo roo for now

    Submitted by Iain Bruce

  19. Hooley dooley

    Meaning

    An exclamation of surprise

    Used in a sentence

    Hooley dooley, see how fast that bloke was goin' in his ute!

    Submitted by Leanne Westwood

  20. Hooroo

    Meaning

    Good-bye

    Used in a sentence

    Hooroo, see you tomorrow

    Submitted by Denise

  21. Horse's doovers

    Meaning

    Hors d'oeuvres

    Used in a sentence

    Would ya like some horse's doovers?

    Submitted by George R. Smith

  22. Howzat

    Meaning

    "Howzat" refers to the term "How is that" and is commenly used to "appeal" a decision in cricket.

    Used in a sentence

    The fielding side will appeal if they think the batsman is out by screaming loudly at the umpire, "Howzat".

    Submitted by Justin Waters

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