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Well here we are at another Wednesday and that means it is time for 5 Aussie slang terms and here they are
Dole Bludger: Somebody on “Centrelink” a government payment who really doesn't need to be.
Jackaroo: A male trainee station manger or station hand
Jillaroo: A female trainee station manager or station hand
Station: A big farm or grazing property
Longneck: A 750ml bottle of beer
Lippy: Lipstick
Until you put about the "station" being a farm and not a train, I was going to say my son is a former jackeroo- I would have had such fun with that!
ReplyDeleteI had to add station as I suspected some may think of a train station
DeleteAlthough bludger sounds neutral and is used by everyone, it now seems to have acquired a nasty feel. Not racist, but certainly suggesting men who don't work are lazy and useless citizens.
ReplyDeleteThat it does which isn't right as many on benefits are trying to find work
DeleteInteresting slang today, Jo-Anne.
ReplyDeleteThank you
DeleteLet's head out and look over the lippy colors and get us a new one!
ReplyDeleteMy mum always wore red lippy, I also wear red a lot but usually wear a colour to match my outfit
DeleteI think I might have been able to guess the last two. I am always amazed when I read these.
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