What is Australian slang for gamble?

If you've ever been to Australia or just browsed an online casino site, you've probably heard or seen the term “pokie” being thrown around.

What do Australians call gambling?

The term pokies is used by Aussies to refer to all types of gambling machines. The term comes from the word “poker machine” and is one of the many words that people in Australia often abbreviate.

What is pokies slang for?

Noun. pokies. plural of pokie. plural of poky. (slang) A woman's nipples when protruding, e.g. from cold or arousal.

What are 5 Aussie slang words or phrases?

What is a bogan in Australian slang?

Bogan. (Noun) An uncouth or uncultured person, usually. See also: feral, ratbag, reptile, bevan etc. “I can't understand that bogan's broad Australian accent.”

28 AUSTRALIAN SLANG Words/Phrases (That You Need to Know!)

What is the American equivalent to a bogan?

Redneck, Trailer Trash, Hillbilly, Cracker (term), Hick, Hilljack, Hoopie or white trash (United States, Canada)

What does Yakka mean in Australia?

“Hard yakka” means work hard. The word “yakka” – which first appeared in the 1840s – derives from the word for work (yaga). It comes from Yagara, an Indigenous language in Australia.

What do Australians call Mcdonalds?

Here in Australia, however, McDonald's most prevalent nickname is “Macca's”.

How do Aussies say hello?

The most common verbal greeting is a simple “Hey”, “Hello”, or “Hi”. Some people may use Australian slang and say “G'day” or “G'day mate”. However, this is less common in cities. Many Australians greet by saying “Hey, how are you?”.

What are Aussie words for toilet?

dunny – a toilet, the appliance or the room – especially one in a separate outside building. This word has the distinction of being the only word for a toilet which is not a euphemism of some kind. It is from the old English dunnykin: a container for dung. However Australians use the term toilet more often than dunny.

What is Aussie slang for slot machine?

“Pokies” is just another name for slot machines, which is used in Australia and New Zealand.

What does Sheila mean in Australia?

Sheila. Though it is not as common as it once was, “sheila” is the Australian slang for girl or woman. It originally came from the Irish name Síle, which was exclusively used with women.

What are slot machines called in Australia?

Australia. In Australia "poker machines" or "pokies" are officially termed gaming machines. Australian-style gaming machines frequently use video displays to simulate physical reels, usually five.

What do you call a big gambler slang?

A high roller, also referred to as a whale or cheetah, is a gambler who consistently wagers large amounts of money.

What do Australians call cash?

Australian currency

You'll use Australian dollars (AUD or AU$) while you're here. One dollar equals 100 cents. Australian dollars come in $100, $50, $20, $10, and $5 banknotes. $1 and $2 dollars come in coins. Cents come in 5, 10, 20 and 50 coins.

What is another name for a gambler?

How do Aussies say no?

While some Australian speakers would pronounce “no” as a diphthong, starting on “oh” as in dog and ending on “oo” as in put, others begin with an unstressed “a” (the sound at the end of the word “sofa”), then move to the “oh” and then “oo”.

What do Aussies say for goodbye?

Hooroo = Goodbye

The Australian slang for goodbye is Hooroo and sometimes they even Cheerio like British people.

Why do Aussies say mate?

What does it mean? Another word for friend. Common in Britain as well, but used even more enthusiastically by Aussies, who pepper the ends of their sentences with a longer, stretched out “maaaaate” that conveys friendliness and establishes a relaxed bond between the speakers.

What do Aussies call flip flops?

Thongs. This one really baffles visitors, especially those from the United States. In the USA a thong is a piece of underwear. In Australia, it's what they call flip-flops.

What do Aussies call Burger King?

As well as being a proud Aussie company Hungry Jack's is the master Australian franchise of the Burger King Corporation.

Do they call french fries chips in Australia?

In the United Kingdom, Australia, South Africa, Ireland and New Zealand, the term chips is generally used instead, though thinly cut fried potatoes are sometimes called french fries or skinny fries, to distinguish them from chips, which are cut thicker.

What do Aussies call gas stations?

A service station or "servo" is the terminology often used in Australia, along with petrol station, to describe any facility where motorists can refuel their cars.

What is the most popular breakfast in Australia?