Australian slangIs forAustraliaThis guide should be regarded as an informal and interesting introduction to some of the characteristics of Australia, rather than a guide on how to communicate.
greeting
- G'day
- Hello
- How ya goin'
- Are you OK?
- Not bad mate
- fine, thanks.
- Cheers mate
- Thank you
- No worries / No drama
- You're welcome (Thanks for your response)
- Oi.
- Please let me ask (Some people think it is very immoral)
- You're right
- okay then! (Sorry response)
- Yeah, nah
- I understand but disagree
- See ya later
- See you later
- Hoo roo
- goodbye
- Take it easy
- goodbye
time
- Arvo
- afternoon
- Yonks
- Often used to express an exaggerated concept of time.
colour
- Bluey
- Red hair
- Ranga
- Red hair (may be considered offensive).