Thursday, 29 May 2008

More Aussie Slang

  • Hoon: someone who drives a fast, flashy, loud and/or modded car; irresponsible driver
  • Brekkie or Brekka: breakfast
  • BYO: restaurant that doesn't serve alcohol, but you're welcome to Bring Your Own
  • Gasper: cigarette break
  • Bottle Shop: Liquor store
  • Daks: trousers; though in New Zealand, daks are underwear
  • Thongs: flip flops, i.e. footwear
  • Brissie: Brisbane (pronounced brizzie)
  • Gateway: The Gateway Motorway, aka the M1
  • Pacific: The Pacific Motorway, aka the M3
  • Sunnies: sunglasses

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