Some Australian Slang

• Tradie: a tradesman
• Sparkie: an electrician
• On Offer: for sale
• Trading Hours: Hours of Operation, for retail outlets
• footy: rugby, Aussie Rules, soccer, a ball used to play those sports
  
• Ute: utility vehicle; nearest US equivalent is the Chevy El Camino
• Motorway: freeway
• Ta: thank you
• Esky: cooler
• Landie: Land Rover
• EFTPOS: ATM system, debit card
• Digger: member of the Army
• Filthy: Angry, unpleasant