Australian Slang

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Instructions: Test your knowledge of colorful Aussie expressions and their meanings

1.
In Australian slang, what does 'arvo' mean?
A
Evening
B
Afternoon
C
Midnight
D
Morning
2.
What does 'she'll be right' mean in Australian English?
A
She's always correct
B
She's on her way
C
Turn right at the corner
D
Everything will be fine
3.
If an Australian says someone is 'flat out like a lizard drinking,' what do they mean?
A
Relaxing lazily
B
Lying on the ground
C
Extremely thirsty
D
Very busy
4.
What is a 'brekkie' in Australian slang?
A
A small brick
B
A broken item
C
Breakfast
D
A break from work
5.
In Australian slang, what does 'chunder' mean?
A
Thunder
B
To vomit
C
To steal
D
To wonder
6.
What does 'fair dinkum' mean in Australian English?
A
A fair price
B
A type of boat
C
Genuine or true
D
A carnival game
7.
If someone offers you a 'cuppa' in Australia, what are they offering?
A
A cupcake
B
A cup of tea
C
A small cup
D
A copper coin
8.
What does 'budgie smugglers' refer to in Australian slang?
A
Small backpacks
B
Hidden parrots
C
Bird thieves
D
Men's tight swim trunks
9.
In Australian slang, what is a 'barbie'?
A
A barn
B
A barbecue
C
A barber
D
A doll
10.
What does 'no worries' typically convey in Australian English?
A
I'm stressed out
B
I have no problems at all
C
You're welcome / It's all good
D
Don't talk to me
11.
If an Australian calls you a 'drongo,' what are they saying?
A
You're clever
B
You're strong
C
You're tall
D
You're a fool
12.
What does 'sunnies' mean in Australian slang?
A
Sunflowers
B
Sunglasses
C
Sunny days
D
Sunburns
13.
In Australian English, what does 'yakka' mean?
A
Food
B
A joke
C
A type of animal
D
Work
14.
What is an 'esky' in Australian slang?
A
A type of dog
B
An Eskimo
C
A ski resort
D
A portable cooler
15.
If an Australian says 'too easy,' what do they mean?
A
The task is beneath them
B
It's suspiciously simple
C
They refuse to do it
D
No problem, happy to help

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