{"id":20584,"date":"2019-09-13T15:18:00","date_gmt":"2019-09-13T15:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecenglish.com\/en\/?p=20584"},"modified":"2026-03-25T11:36:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T11:36:08","slug":"talk-like-a-local-the-10-most-aussie-slang-phrases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecenglish.com\/en\/blog\/english\/talk-like-a-local-the-10-most-aussie-slang-phrases\/","title":{"rendered":"Talk Like a Local: The 10 Most Aussie Slang Phrases"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">We\u2019ve spoken previously about the fun to be had when you can mix some local slang into your English. It helps you feel part of the community&nbsp;and&nbsp;helps your English sound more natural.&nbsp;Let\u2019s not forget that it\u2019s also&nbsp;really fun&nbsp;and even a bit silly sometimes!&nbsp;With that in mind, read on for a list of our choices on Aussie (Australian) slang.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. G\u2019day<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">One of the first things you\u2019ll hear when in Australia, is the classic \u201cG\u2019day, mate\u201d, which is basically the same as saying, \u201cgood day\u201d, or \u201chello\u201d.&nbsp;So&nbsp;feel free to use this one from day 1 and watch the smiles around you as people respond with, \u201cg\u2019day&nbsp;mate\u201d, which means \u201chello, friend\u201d.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Bikkie&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">There are two usages for this word. A&nbsp;bikkie&nbsp;is a biscuit, and saying that something \u201ccost big&nbsp;bikkies\u201d is the Aussie way&nbsp;to say that something is expensive. For example, \u201cDid you bring your own surfboard&nbsp;to Australia?\u201d, \u201cNo,&nbsp;mate,&nbsp;it cost big&nbsp;bikkies&nbsp;to do that,&nbsp;so I\u2019ll&nbsp;rent&nbsp;a board&nbsp;while I\u2019m here&nbsp;instead.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Bonza\/Ripper<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Make friends with these words&#8230; immediately!&nbsp;Both&nbsp;words mean \u2018great\u2019 or \u2018fantastic\u2019 and when you think of the adventure awaiting you while <a href=\"https:\/\/ecenglish.com\/en\/schools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">studying English abroad<\/a>, these words will be very useful. When people ask you how school is going, you can simply reply, \u201cit\u2019s bonza!\u201d When asked how&nbsp;the party&nbsp;was the night before, \u201coh it was ripper, the best night of my life!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Make a b<\/strong><strong>lue<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">This could be a fun word to try with your teacher&nbsp;in Australia&nbsp;someday. If you make a mistake in class and you notice it, don\u2019t worry. Simply raise your hand, and when the teacher addresses you let them know, \u201cI think I made a blue\u201d. They\u2019ll immediately understand what you mean!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. She\u2019ll be right<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">After you use the word in the section above, your teacher may respond with \u201cshe\u2019ll be right\u201d.&nbsp;There\u2019s no need to sit there scratching your head, because what they mean is \u201ceverything will be ok\u201d. Reassurance served with a slice of slang. Bonza!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. S<\/strong><strong>trewth!<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">A common word that Aussies use to express surprise, exclamation or disappointment.&nbsp;Similar to&nbsp;saying, \u201coh my god!\u201d, for example. The more you use it, the more familiar you\u2019ll become with it. Some common ones you\u2019ll hear could be,&nbsp;\u201cstrewth! I forgot about our exam on Friday\u201d, and \u201cstrewth, it\u2019s hot today!\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Sanga<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Any&nbsp;Australian you meet will tell you of their fondness for abbreviating, or shortening, words. This goes for everything from Australian to Aussie, Australia to Straya and sandwich&nbsp;to&nbsp;sanga.&nbsp;Yes,&nbsp;sanga! The most&nbsp;favourite&nbsp;of which is a sausage&nbsp;sanga. I think we all know what you should order for lunch today!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Thongs<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">This one catches out the non-Australian English speakers, as well as the non-native English speakers. But don\u2019t worry, it\u2019s always met with a smile and a friendly laugh. In Australia, thongs are your flip-flops. In the rest of the English-speaking world, thongs are underwear. So, if someone tells you to bring your thongs to the beach, you now know what they mean!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. A flamin<\/strong><strong>g<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>galah<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Every article about slang needs at least one example like this. A galah&nbsp;is a pink cockatoo, a bird native to Australia. However, a&nbsp;flaming&nbsp;galah&nbsp;is&nbsp;someone who is&nbsp;a bit of&nbsp;an&nbsp;idiot,&nbsp;or a&nbsp;silly person;&nbsp;but is also loveable, and able to laugh at their own&nbsp;silliness.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. Goon, stubby and bottle shop<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">When the time comes for&nbsp;your&nbsp;iconic Australian&nbsp;BBQ, you\u2019ll&nbsp;need to go&nbsp;to the nearest bottle shop for some goon (cheap wine) or a crate of&nbsp;stubbies&nbsp;(small bottles of beer).&nbsp;Someone else will bring the shrimp, someone brings the burgers, someone else brings the veggies. A recipe for a&nbsp;Strayan&nbsp;night to remember!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Speaking English with slang is all about having fun, and in Australia, you\u2019re in the home&nbsp;of a good time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-dbeafee56e637d0592110197b197fbe0\">Are you planning to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ecenglish.com\/en\/schools\/\">study English abroad<\/a>? 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