Australian Words

English Meaning

arvo

afternoon

barbie

barbecue

barracking

cheering for your team

bickies

bucks, money

billabong

Australian waterhole

biscuit

cookie 

bloke

guy

bush

countryside

chook

chicken

cossie

bathing suit

drum

latest news on something

dummyspit

temper tantrum

fairy floss

cotton candy

g’day

good day or hello

jumper

sweater

lollies

candy

mate

friend

nappy

diaper 

station

large ranch or farm

tomato sauce

ketchup

yakker

hard work