Members Tina Posted February 17, 2008 Members Report Posted February 17, 2008 wow tina, so close....only missed a few... the full translation will come later...lol There was a few new ones I never heard of before, in a way I'm cheating...One of my best friends in Sweden is an Aussie and my daughter had a boyfriend for over 5 years, yes another Aussie:-) That's how I first learned the "fugly, uni, bush tucker, billabong" and so on. Wanker comes from my time living in England, they use it a lot:-) Quote "He who works with his hands is a laborer. He who works with his hands, and his head is a craftsman. He who works with his hands, and his head, and his heart, is An Artist" http://vildkorpens-laderlya.deviantart.com http://tupali.deviantart.com/
Members dbarleather Posted February 17, 2008 Members Report Posted February 17, 2008 My slang for our American thongs is an AUSTRALIAN SLINGSHOT or an AUSTRALIAN FLANK CINCH. (No harm intended.) Quote http://www.dbarleather.com
Ambassador leatheroo Posted February 17, 2008 Author Ambassador Report Posted February 17, 2008 barra, too easy for a true aussie, maybe save the translation for a few days tina, just so you dont get yourself in trouble.... to call someone a wanker is very different to having a wank!! lol Quote "]http://leatheroo.blogspot
Contributing Member barra Posted February 17, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted February 17, 2008 Dbar. No harm taken. I'm going to remember the flank cinch one. Not many Aussies will know it unless they are into horses and western equitation at that. Barra Quote "If You're not behind the Troops, please feel free to stand in front of them"
Contributing Member Jordan Posted February 17, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted February 17, 2008 I've always refered to them as Zorries, Beachwalkers or Flipflops, always figgered a wanker was about the same as a butthead. As for the rest I have'nt a bloomin clue. Quote
Members sheowahya Posted February 18, 2008 Members Report Posted February 18, 2008 Ok... this Yank is moving to Victoria in April, so let's see if I've learned anything.... In the arvo (afternoon) I went to the olds (parents) for a barbie (BBQ, cookout). It was BYO (bring your own) so I took some sangers(sandwich) and snags (sausages) and a slab (case of beer). The forecast was for a stinker (hot one) so I was in my stubbies (shorts) and thongs (flip flops). Shazza (Sharon) had acca dacca (AC/DC) blasting and was pissed (drunk) as a parrot. It wouldn't be long before she had a chunder (threw up)! Bluey (Blue Cattle Dog or a redhead) had one eye glued to the reruns of the aerial ping pong (Australian Rules Football) on the box (TV) and the other on Shazza (Sharon), but he had buckleys (no) chance there. Out the back (In the back yard) the liquid amber (beer) was flowing, the mozzies (mosquitos) and blowies (blow flies) had everyone doing the Australian salute (waving their hand around their face to shoo away the flies). Davo (Dave) had come in his budgie smugglers (mens swimming shorts), he is such a wanker (makes a big deal out of nothing) and a cheap skate to boot (didn't bring anything for the BYO). We ran out of grog (liquor) so I jumped in my ute (SUV or truck) and went to the local (town store). I grabbed some mackers (McDonald's hamburger joint) on the way back. I was nackered (exhausted) by now so I grabbed a possie (position, seat, chair) next to shazza (Sharon) who was talking piffle (nonsense) about some feral (hippie) yobbo (person rough around the edges, uncouth) at work. I was too stuffed (tired) to answer, so she spat the dummy (baby pacifier) (got a case of the arse with me) and pissed off (left). That's my take on the story. Cheers Marilyn Miami, FL to Melbourne, VIC in 42 days!!!! Quote
Ambassador leatheroo Posted February 18, 2008 Author Ambassador Report Posted February 18, 2008 (edited) marilyn, you are a winner... 99.9% correct.. the only one you got a bit wrong was the local...when talking beer the local is the local pub..our stores dont sell alcohol. excellent well done, a true aussie hey, melbourne is only 1 hour away from me!!!! Edited February 18, 2008 by leatheroo Quote "]http://leatheroo.blogspot
Contributing Member barra Posted February 18, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted February 18, 2008 (edited) Very well done Marilyn. I must add that beside the local (more than likely the drive thru liquor store or to be more correct bottlo) I am sad to say you got one other wrong. You referred to aerial ping pong as Australian rules football. This is only partly correct. It should have been referred to as GODS OWN GAME OF FOOTBALL we in the majority of Australia have a quaint little custom in that in order for the game to be called football, the foot and ball making contact must be a PREDOMINENT aspect of the game and not mearly an odd occurence. You will be safe tho Marilyn as you are moving to Victoria (the Grand Prix stealing State and self proclaiming owners of Gods own game of football). Barra Edited February 18, 2008 by barra Quote "If You're not behind the Troops, please feel free to stand in front of them"
Members sheowahya Posted February 19, 2008 Members Report Posted February 19, 2008 The plane lands in Melbourne, I don't have much say over that, but I'm not planning on living in Melbourne (Melbun? I'm working on my accent LOL) I'm hoping to settle in a regional area. Right now I'm being considered for a position in Mildura, time will tell. I'm sure I'll be sending out an SOS for "where do I get ____?" once I've got my stuff back and have unpacked my workshop and am ready to get back to work. It's wonderful to know that I have some people I can get local information from. HHmmmmm football or grand prix... please tell me they aren't on at the SAME time!!! Cheers Marilyn Quote
Contributing Member barra Posted February 19, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted February 19, 2008 Marilyn. Mildura is a nice town, well city officially I guess. It is right on the River Murray for hours of serenity. Mildura will have all the amenities you need and is only 3 hrs either to Adelaide or (now let's work on the accent time) Melb'n if you want a bit of a big city/retail therapy fix. For leatherwork stuff check out . http://www.leffler.com.au OMG they have moved after EONS. Barra Quote "If You're not behind the Troops, please feel free to stand in front of them"
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