This is the british english definition of australian. Definition and synonyms of australian from the online english dictionary from macmillan education. You may find that australians tend to speak quickly and have an unusual way of pronouncing words. Patch definition, a small piece of material used to mend a tear or break, to cover a hole, or to strengthen a weak place. Bush any sparselyinhabited natural region, largely uncultivated. It wasnt easy but weve tried to include uniquely australian slang here and to exclude british and american slang even though these are commonly used in australia. The free online slang dictionary for australian english and aussie slang. Despite such regionalism, says patrick ellis, there is a lasting and remarkably diffuse presence of certain archaic slang and cant terms, if not entire cant languages, in prison environments across the country. The curious origins of 16 common phrases mental floss. To be spanked on the buttocks with a wet and soapy rubber glove. Being a patched member of a gang is to be a fully initiated member of the gang and often a ranking member. Long term or regular use of opioid drugs like buprenorphine transdermal patch may lead to dependence. Patch definition is a piece of material used to mend or cover a hole or a weak spot. Some funny, some rude, some just colloquial australian vernacular define.
Aussie slang dictionary fair dinkum australian slang mate. An introductory guide to some of australia s local lingo. To be severely beaten by means of a patch bay yo that mc was talkin shit to his producer and his producer patched him real quicklike for running his mouth. A dictionary of australian words and terms wikisource. Abate is a social club and lobbying organization that seeks to preserve and regain legal rights on behalf of the motorcycling community. Grab a cuppa and a choccy biccyits time to learn why the best english slang on earth comes from down under. A dictionary of australian words and terms wikisource, the. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the cambridge dictionary editors or of cambridge university press or its licensors. These examples are from the cambridge english corpus and from sources on the web. Australasia synonyms, australasia pronunciation, australasia translation, english dictionary definition of australasia. Each have their own distinct traditions but share a defence force culture. Of or relating to australia or its peoples, languages, or cultures. The abate acronym is understood to have several meanings. This section contains a selection of australian words, their meanings, and their.
The term is a specific use of ambit meaning extent, compass. If youve got any comments or suggestions, though, wed very much like to hear them. A patch is usually intended to modify an executable file to improve it. Australian meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. Ticking is a pattern of small spots found only in the white parts of the dogs coat. May 09, 2019 eastie a term used for a upper class white australian, a term favoured in sydney for people who live in the eastern suburbs of sydney. Australian definition is of, relating to, or characteristic of the continent or commonwealth of australia, its inhabitants, or the languages spoken there.
Aussie slang australian slang, known as strine, is a way of using certain words and phrases that have become iconic to australians. Australia s unique version of english is usually referred to as australian slang, aussie slang, or australian strine. We see no point in informing the world that fridge is australian slang for a refrigerator. Other words from patch synonyms choose the right synonym example. A dictionary of australian words and terms lawson, gilbert h. Mar 18, 2020 the term is derogative and usually implies that the soldier being gobby is in the wrong. Amazing australian language aussie lingo aussie dictionary aussie radio alphabet new language developments aussie computer terms put an aussie dictionary on your site. Whilst australia prides itself in its multiculturism, with over 80 languages spoken, the predominant language spoken in australia is basic english, but as with other countries, there is a distinct and sometimes colourful local variation. Proper usage and audio pronunciation plus ipa phonetic transcription of the word patched. Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples log in dictionary. Whether youre dreaming of visiting australia, have just arrived or have been in this gigantic island of paradise for a while, there are a few australian slang words that you should learn to help you get through day to day life. Possibly it was sheer vanity and love of easilywon applause that drove him to act out the role of mendicant campus guru. A 1920s term for an opentopped car, and also an early 70s australian term for a fart. Add australian to one of your lists below, or create a.
Originally the dispenser of justice in aboriginal society, who wore slippers made of emu feathers to conceal his footprints. Australian dictionary australian language aussie lingo. Australian definition of australian by merriamwebster. Australian definition and meaning collins english dictionary. The same is true of australian prison lingo, especially since australian english owes so much to cockney english. Australian noun definition and synonyms macmillan dictionary. This word, meaning to fart, dates back to the 15th century. The word sapper comes from the french word sapeur, itself being derived from the verb saper to undermine, to dig under a wall or building to cause its collapse. Out on the sidewalk of pacific avenue, santa cruzs main shopping street, the normal carnival of pedestrians, loiterers, court jesters, fools, and mendicant troubadours milled and mingled on a warm spring afternoon. If you are considering using a menopause patch, youll find this information helpful in evaluating the benefits and risks and for making a decision. A small piece of material affixed to another, larger piece to conceal, reinforce, or repair a worn area, hole, or tear.
The term sapper is used in the british army and commonwealth nations, the polish army and the u. Baalaboriginal term expressing disgust or disapproval. Australian definition, of or relating to australia, its inhabitants, or their languages. Members of the australian military known officially as the australian defence force or adf use many unique slang terms. If youre from overseas, you will find our australian slang dictionary very useful even if you already speak english. Definition of fiber optic patch panel fiber optic patch panel is also called as fiber optic terminal box, fiber distribution panel.
It is said that visitors and migrants often have quite a struggle with deciphering the colloquialisms that make up every day speech in australia, so enjoy having a look at our australian slang dictionary below. Lyrebirdan australian bird about the size of the english grouse, having sixteen tail feathers very long, and when spread during courtship arranged in the form of a lyre. The islands of the southern pacific ocean, including australia, new. Legendary poker hand drawn by wild bill hickok just before he was murdered.
Some military slang words, such as digger, have become widely used by. Australiana definition is collected material such as books relating to australia. Baal aboriginal term expressing disgust or disapproval. The australian electorate of edenmonaro has voted in a government mp at every election since 1972. Clothing with beer logos is an acceptable alternative to above waikato is favourite. Australian meaning of australian in longman dictionary. Lowering the dose or stopping buprenorphine transdermal patch all of a sudden may cause a greater risk of withdrawal or other severe problems. Dod dictionary of military and associated terms, january 2020. In modern usage, it has similar connotations to the united states term unamerican, however the australian term is somewhat older, being used as early as 1855 to describe an aspect of the landscape that was similar to that of britain.
Haha you just got heavy patched i keep getting patched the full day by everyone by dervint october 23, 2015. Australian synonyms, australian pronunciation, australian translation, english dictionary definition of australian. The adf is made up of the royal australian navy ran, the australian army, and the royal australian air force raaf. Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word patch. Australian meaning of australian in longman dictionary of. Australian invention first ones were a collapsing sack inside a tinplate cylinder painted with a cask stave pattern c. This sense is first recorded in the bulletin in 1898. In most of australia the language spoken is australian, which is quite similar to english. Aussie slang is as diverse as australia itself june 23, 2014 1. Oct 30, 2018 a dictionary of australian words and terms. Think of the white as putting a cloth over the dog. It is a hardware to terminate fiber optic cable or store surplus cable for access to cross connections. Wogspeak has given us a number of new australian slang terms.
Change your default dictionary to american english. From cambridge english corpus the angiosarcoma, due to its invasive nature, required extensive resection, after which pericardial patches were needed to reconstruct the right atrium. Patch definition and meaning collins english dictionary. The repair consisted of double patch closure of the septal defect, reconstruction of two atrioventricular orifices, and relief of pulmonary stenosis at all levels. Goffa term used by the royal australian navy to describe a salute. Glossary and abbreviations clinical guidelines wiki. Definition of australian from the collins english dictionary. Information and translations of patched in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. Avagoyermug a phrase used to encourage someone to put more effort into something. I recently read an article bemoaning the decline of australian slang. English is the principal language spoken in australia, although there are enough unique words and phrases to sometimes make it seem like they speak completely different languages. Australian slang is a unique dialect that is widely spoken across australia.
Australasia definition of australasia by the free dictionary. They may even have been sent to the area with a mandate to establish a chapter. A patch is obviously a digitalized file which has been programmed to take out programming faultys and errors and replace them with a correct line of code. From longman dictionary of contemporary english australian aus. A nomad is a member of a motorcycle club which may or may not be an outlaw motorcycle club or similar gang who is not a member of a specific chapter of the group some nomads live in geographical areas that have fewer than the required numbers to form a chapter. Aggro abbreviation for aggravated, aggressive, aggression. A scary, maneating monster of indigenous australian mythology. A term to describe the politically and socially insular community of washington dc. This is not intended to be a complete dictionary of australian slang and terminology but i have put a few aussie.
Actinic keratosis an intraepithelial dysplastic lesion that sometimes leads to invasion, occurring on chronically sunexposed skin and characterised by inflamed, reddened scaly patches on the skin previously called solar keratosis basal cell carcinoma an intraepithelial dysplastic lesion that sometimes leads to invasion. Weve included it under the merle heading because they are so often confused. Australiana definition of australiana by merriamwebster. Australian slang dictionary learn how to speak aussie slang. Using the term bush of a thing or activity gives it a rural or country context. Information and translations of australian in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. A patch on a surface is a part of it which is different in appearance from the area. Younger people who have not yet graduated but attend are called foolies and older people have graduated in years past and crash the party are known as toolies. Australian definition of australian by the free dictionary. Learn the 30 coolest australian slang words here, and youll sound like an authentic aussie. Australian dictionary australian slang, aussie slang. Information about patched in the dictionary, synonyms and antonyms. Becoming familiar with the main australian terms, or aussiespeak, will make any trip to australia a little more enjoyable. God botherer the padre or anybody remotely religious.
Australian slang dictionary specifically about australian phrases for the novice and expert alike. Glossary of australian slang, idioms, insults, invective, aussie lingo. Jun 23, 2014 i recently read an article bemoaning the decline of australian slang. Meanings and origins of australian words and idioms anu school. Unaustralian is an increasingly pejorative term used in australia.
Not all the slang listed here originates in australia but most of it is in fairly common use. A bellwether is a ram with a bell attached to indicate to the farmer where the flock is when not in sight. Department of defense term and definition approach after consulting dodi 5025. Australian means belonging or relating to australia, or to its people or culture.
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