7 Secret Aussie Expressions Visitors to Australia Will Need to Know

Yes they do speak English in Australia. It's just that in some parts, they speak it a little differently. If you are planning to visit Australia, particularly the outback, you may hear some Australian slang expressions you just don't get.

Here's a starting guide to help you.

But first, a word of warning.

If you are sensitive or easily offended, please don't read on. Some of the expressions used may seem crude, but they are part of the culture in many parts of Australia.

See if you can work these 7 out. Don't worry if you don't get them all. They trouble almost all visitors and the answers are at the bottom. (You won't have a sneak look will you?)

1. Emma chisit?
2. Don't come the raw prawn.
3. Amber fluid.
4. Your shout. (when you're in a school)
5. Liquid laugh.
6. Budgie smuggler.
7. A few kangaroos short in the top paddock.

Here are the answers.

1. Emma chisit. Nice and easy this one. When an Aussie goes into a shop, he asks about the price by saying "How much is it?
2. Don't come the raw prawn. When an Aussie thinks he's (or she's) not getting a fair go. An example is if he feels as if he is being overcharged for something. Our Prime Minister Kevin Rudd uses a similar expression: "Fair suck of the sauce bottle". Another example of dismay is: "Fair crack of the whip".
3. Amber fluid. Another name for beer, grog, booze, singing syrup or piss. If you get drunk in Australia, you may be accused of "drinking too much piss." Answer number 5 is closely related to this.
4. Your shout. If you are in a pub drinking beer with a bunch of blokes or shielas, and it's your turn to buy, it's your shout. The group you are in is sometimes referred to as a "school". By the way, this has nothing to do with calling out loud.
5. Liquid laugh. This disgusting expression may be the result of having too much to drink. It is sometimes referred to as a spew, chuck, chunder or technicolour yawn.
6. Budgie smuggler. A very brief swimming costume worn by surf lifesavers on Aussie beaches such as Bondi. Many young Aussie men wear them and the girls seem to like them. The male version of the brief bikini.
7. A few kangaroos short in the top paddock. If you are accused of this, it means you are considered to be stupid, not very bright or as thick as 2 short planks. A similar expression is: "A few tomatoes short of a sammich".

Well howja go?

If you scored more than 4, fair dinkum you'd pass for an ocker Aussie and would be at home in any part of Australia.

Less than 4? You'll just have to visit us to learn the language won't you?

Graeme Lanham is an Australian travel specialist with a passion and love for his country. His goal is to help his readers save time and money and discover the best of Australia with the secrets revealed in his eBook. It is downloaded instantly, costs just $19.97 and is available at: http://www.traveltipsaustralia.com For valuable tips and fresh, new articles, visit http://twitter.com/traveltipsaustr Why not become a follower and receive regular updates?

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