"Oz" she spoke - Part 1
I've been in Australia for 3 weeks now, and I figured it was time to post of list of different words and sayings that are common here:
Sayings:
Ta - Thank you
How you going? - How are you?
People:
Chalkies - Teachers
Chippies - Carpenters
Cockies - Farmers
Sparkies - Electricians
Bikies - Bikers
Oldies - Old People
Life Saver - Life Guard
Things:
Torch - Flashlight
Sunnies - Sunglasses
Bathers - Swim Suit
Jumper - Sweater
Chooks - Chickens
Boot - Trunck
Bonnet - Hood
Reticulation - Sprinker System
Tafe - College
Uni - University
Mate - Friend
Que - Line up
Places:
Bottleshop - Liquor Store
Chemist - Drugstore
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