Slang Dictionary

289 Australian slang terms. Search by phrase or meaning.

• G'day

  Hello; good day

  Example: G'day mate! How are you going?

• Arvo

  Afternoon

  Example: See you this arvo at the beach.

• Mate

  Friend; buddy

  Example: He's a good mate of mine from school.

• No worries

  You're welcome; it's fine

  Example: No worries, I'll get it done by tomorrow.

• She'll be right

  It will be okay; no problem

  Example: Don't stress about it, she'll be right.

• Fair dinkum

  Genuine; really true

  Example: That's fair dinkum? I can't believe it!

• Heaps

  A lot; very much

  Example: Thanks heaps for your help with the move.

• Ta

  Thank you

  Example: Ta mate, I owe you one.

• Ripper

  Excellent; great

  Example: That was a ripper of a game last night!

• Stoked

  Very pleased; excited

  Example: I'm stoked we won the match!

• Reckon

  Think; believe

  Example: I reckon it's going to rain today.

• Bloody

  Very; extremely (emphasis word)

  Example: It's bloody hot outside today!

• Aussie

  Australian person

  Example: He's a true Aussie, born and raised in Sydney.

• Straya

  Australia (informal pronunciation)

  Example: Welcome to Straya mate!

• Crikey

  Expression of surprise

  Example: Crikey! That was close!

• How ya going

  How are you

  Example: G'day mate, how ya going?

• Yeah nah

  No (after consideration)

  Example: Yeah nah, I don't think that's a good idea.

• Nah yeah

  Yes (after consideration)

  Example: Nah yeah, that sounds like a plan.

• Ocker

  Stereotypical Australian person

  Example: He's a real ocker, loves his footy and beer.

• Good on ya

  Well done; good job

  Example: Good on ya for finishing that project!