1. Aussie Another name for the country, its people, and anything else Australian.
2. Barbie A favourite Australian pasttime is the barbeque or ‘cook off', getting friends together during the warmer months (not to be confused with Ken's girlfriend).
3. Thongs Famous Aussie beach footwear, not to be confused with the undergarment.
4. G’day mate The Aussie greeting – shortened from ‘good day’.
5. Boomerang A flat, curved, and usually wooden object which - when thrown correctly - returns to the thrower.
6. By jingoes An exclamation of surprise.
7. Out in the sticks Out in the bush, away from civilisation, in remote areas.
8. Plonk Cheap wine (usually cask). Ask us about Goon, baby!
9. Sheila A common term for an Australian female, usually single and probably good looking. Thought to have originated from the high number of female immigrants from Ireland called Sheelagh.
10. Dunny Also known as the toilet.
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