A Short Translation of Some Aussie Slang Mate
As an Aussie (aka Australian) in my adventures and travels I have worked out most of the world, more often than not occasion, have no idea what I am refereeing too when I speak or write. So time for a lesson and some Aussie Slang words.
In order to avoid (too much) confusion, below are some of the words you will come across in the pages and stories within my blog. It may or may not help to translate this Australian gals (girl) adventures.
As an aside no one EVER says, “I’ll just go throw another shrimp on the barbie”.
Brekkie:
- Australian Slang: Breakfast
- Translation: “We’ll grab some brekkie before hitting the road.”
Servo:
- Australian Slang: Service station or gas station.
- Translation: “We need to stop at the servo to fill up the car with petrol.” (Petrol / Fuel)
Esky:
- Australian Slang: Portable cooler for keeping drinks cold.
- Translation: “Throw some cold drinks in the esky for the journey.”
- *Also known as a ChillyBin in New Zealand
Mozzie:
- Australian Slang: Mosquito.
- Translation: “Make sure to pack some bug spray for those mozzies.”
Breather:
- Australian Slang: Short break or rest stop.
- Translation: “Let’s take a breather and enjoy the view.”
Tinny:
- Australian Slang: A can of beer or a small aluminum boat.
- Translation: “Grab a tinny for the road, and let’s find a spot by the water to take the little tinny out.”
These Aussie slang terms should help you navigate my travel conversations with a bit more ease!
Feel free to reach out if you come across any more gems throughout the blog that I might miss. Let’s expand this selection and continue to enlighten the world on the unique and vibrant Aussie way! Cheers!
A few more Aussie slang sayings you might come accross
Walkabout: A saying taken from indigenous culture.
Heres a confusing one for the world: