Aussie Slang
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Australian casual slang, also known as “Aussie slang” or “Strine “is a unique and colorful aspect of Australian English. It is often characterized by making words as short as possible, but also as cute and as funny as possible.
Here are some interesting facts about Aussie slang:
Some of the most common Australian slang terms include:
If you’re interested in learning more about Australian slang, there are many resources available online and in libraries. You can also ask any Australian you know to teach you a few terms. With a little effort, you’ll be speaking like a true Aussie in no time!
Here are 50 Australian casual greetings and their responses, along with their meanings:
Hey mate – Response: Hey! – A friendly greeting between friends.
What’s up? – Response: Not much, just hanging. – What’s happening, what’s new?
Howdy – Response: Howdy! – A friendly greeting, similar to “hello”.
Hiya – Response: Hi there! – A friendly greeting, similar to “hello”.
Sup? – Response: Not much, how about you? – An abbreviated form of “what’s up”, asking what’s happening.
Yo – Response: Yo! – A casual greeting similar toCertainly! Here are 30 more Australian casual greetings and their responses, along with their meanings:
How’s tricks? – Response: Pretty good, thanks! – A greeting asking if everything is going well.
Hi stranger! – Response: Hey there! – A friendly greeting often used when seeing someone you haven’t seen for a while.
What’s cracking? – Response: Not much, just chilling. – A greeting asking what’s happening, what’s new.
What’s the goss? – Response: Not much, same old same old. – A greeting asking if there’s any gossip or new information to share.
How’s your day going? – Response: Pretty good, thanks! – Asking how someone’s day is going.
What’s happening? – Response: Not much, just hanging. – A greeting asking what’s happening, what’s new.
Aye up! – Response: Hey, how are you? – A greeting that can be used in various situations, similar to “hello”.
What are you up to? – Response: Not much, just relaxing. – A greeting asking what someone is doing.
Alrighty then! – Response: Alright, catch you later. – Similar to saying “okay”, a casual and friendly greeting.
Good day, mate! – Response: Hey there! – A friendly greeting, often used between friends.
G’day mate, how’s it going? – Response: Pretty good, thanks! And you? – A casual and friendly greeting, often used between friends.
Hey, what’s shaking? – Response: Not much, just hanging. – A greeting asking what’s happening, what’s new.
How do ya do? – Response: Good, how about you? – A greeting asking how someone is doing.
What’s new? – Response: Not much, same old same old. – A greeting asking for an update on what’s happeningCertainly! Here are 30 more Australian casual greetings and their responses, along with their meanings:
How’s life treating you? – Response: Pretty good, thanks! – A greeting asking how someone is doing.
Hey, how’s your day treating you so far? – Response: Not bad, thanks! – Asking how someone’s day is going so far.
What’s the dilly-o? – Response: Not much, just hanging. – A greeting asking what’s happening.
What’s happening, hot stuff? – Response: Not much, same old same old. – A playful greeting asking what’s happening.
Hey there, chief! – Response: Hey! – A friendly greeting, often used between friends.
What’s the score? – Response: Not much, just chilling. – A greeting asking what’s happening, what’s the plan.
Hey you! – Response: Hey! – A friendly greeting, used when addressing someone.
What’s going on? – Response: Not much, just hanging. – A greeting asking what’s happening.
Hey, what’s the good word? – Response: Not much, same old same old. – A greeting asking what’s happening.
What’s the latest? – Response: Not much, same old same old. – A greeting asking for an update.
Hey, what’s the gossip? – Response: Not much, same old same old. – A greeting asking for an update.
What’s shaking? – Response: Not much, just hanging. – A greeting asking what’s happening.
Hey, what’s the sitch? – Response: Not much, just chilling. – A greeting asking what’s happening.
What’s the plan, Stan? – Response: Not much, just hanging. – A playful greeting asking what’s happening, what’s the plan.
How’s everything? – Response: Pretty good, thanks! – Asking how everything is.
Hey, how’s tricks? – Response: Not bad, thanks! – Asking how everything is going.
What’s up, buttercup? – Response: Not much, same old same old. – A playful greeting asking what’s happening.
Hey, what’s cracking? – Response: Not much, just hanging. – A greeting asking what’s happening.
What’s poppin’? – Response: Not much, same old same old. – A greeting asking what’s happening.
Hey, what’s the 411? – Response: Not much, just chilling. – A greeting asking for an update.
What’s the dealio? – Response: Not much, just hanging. – A playful greeting asking what’s happening.
Hey, what’s the hizzy? – Response: Not much, same old same old. – A playful greeting asking for an update.
What’s good in the hood? – Response: Not much, same old same old. – A greeting asking what’s happening.
Hey, what’s the story, morning glory? – Response: Not much, same old same old. – A playful greeting asking for an update.
What’s cookin’, good lookin’? – Response: Not much, same old same old. – A playful greeting asking what’s happening.
Hey, what’s happening, my man? – Response: Not much, just hanging. – A greeting asking what’s happening, often used between male friends.
What’s going down, bro? – Response: Not much, same old same old. – A greeting asking what’s happening, often used between male friends.
Hey, what’s cooking, little buddy? – Response: Not much, just hanging. – A playful greeting asking what’s happening, often used between friends.
What’s bumping, homie? – Response: Not much, same old same old. – A greeting asking what’s happening, often used between friends.
Hey, how’s things in your neck of the woods? – Response: Not bad, thanks! – Asking how things are going in someone’s life or specific location.
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