Aussie Slang: Understanding the Language
  • 1. Understanding Aussie slang is key to fully immersing yourself in Australian culture and conversation. From 'G'day mate' to 'Strewth!' and 'Fair dinkum', Aussies have a unique way of expressing themselves that can be both confusing and endearing to outsiders. This distinctive language is a reflection of the laid-back, friendly, and sometimes irreverent nature of the people Down Under. Whether you're having a chinwag, going for a bushwalk, or enjoying a barbie with your mates, learning the lingo will help you feel like a true blue Aussie in no time. So don't be a drongo - get stuck into learning some fair dinkum Aussie slang, and you'll be having a ripper time in the land Down Under in no time!

    What does 'arvo' mean in Aussie slang?
A) Morning
B) Afternoon
C) Weekend
D) Night
  • 2. Which animal is often referred to as a 'roo' in Aussie slang?
A) Koala
B) Kangaroo
C) Crocodile
D) Wallaby
  • 3. What does 'thongs' refer to in Aussie slang?
A) Hats
B) Underwear
C) Sunglasses
D) Flip-flops
  • 4. In Aussie slang, what is a 'barbie'?
A) Barbecue
B) Beach
C) Basketball
D) Bar
  • 5. What does 'brekkie' mean in Aussie slang?
A) Lunch
B) Breakfast
C) Dinner
D) Snack
  • 6. What does 'Maccas' mean in Aussie slang?
A) School
B) Supermarket
C) McDonald's
D) Gas station
  • 7. What does 'snag' refer to in Aussie slang?
A) Shark
B) Sausage
C) Snake
D) Spider
  • 8. When an Aussie says 'schooner', what are they ordering?
A) Beer
B) Wine
C) Soda
D) Coffee
  • 9. What does 'bush telly' mean in Aussie slang?
A) Internet
B) TV
C) Radio
D) Campfire
  • 10. When an Aussie says 'plonk', what are they talking about?
A) Coffee
B) Wine
C) Food
D) Water
  • 11. What does 'choccy' mean in Aussie slang?
A) Chicken
B) Chocolate
C) Cheese
D) Cherry
  • 12. What does 'dob in' mean in Aussie slang?
A) Celebrate
B) Inform on someone
C) Grab something
D) Fight
  • 13. When an Aussie says 'stoked', what does it mean?
A) Confused
B) Excited
C) Tired
D) Sad
  • 14. What does 'chook' mean in Aussie slang?
A) Pig
B) Chicken
C) Turkey
D) Duck
  • 15. What does 'mate' mean in Aussie slang?
A) Friend
B) Enemy
C) Relative
D) Stranger
  • 16. What does 'bloke' mean in Aussie slang?
A) Child
B) Elderly person
C) Man
D) Woman
  • 17. What is a 'ute' in Aussie slang?
A) Tractor
B) Limousine
C) Bicycle
D) Utility vehicle
  • 18. What does 'chockers' mean in Aussie slang?
A) Medium
B) Small
C) Full
D) Empty
  • 19. What does 'heaps' mean in Aussie slang?
A) Some
B) Nothing
C) Few
D) A lot
  • 20. What does 'dunny' mean in Aussie slang?
A) Sink
B) Toilet
C) Bathtub
D) Shower
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