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Popular Australian Sayings & Expressions

Beyond individual slang words, Australians have a rich collection of sayings and expressions used in everyday conversation. These Australian sayings reflect the laid-back, humorous, and no-nonsense Aussie attitude to life.

She'll be right
Everything will work out fine. The quintessential Australian expression of optimism.
No worries, mate
It's all good, don't stress about it. Used as both 'you're welcome' and 'it's okay'.
No wuckers
No worries. A playful shortening that's pure Aussie humour.
Fair dinkum
Is that genuine? Are you serious? Can also mean 'the real deal'.
Flat out like a lizard drinking
Extremely busy. One of the most colourful Australian sayings.
A few kangaroos loose in the top paddock
Someone who's a bit crazy or not thinking straight.
He could give you the square root of a jam jar and not know how to get the lid off
Someone who's book-smart but useless with basic practical things.
That's nuts, mate
That's totally crazy.
Up since a sparrow's fart
Awake since very early in the morning.
Calm your farm
Relax and settle down. Used when someone is getting worked up about nothing.
Cheap as chips
Very inexpensive. An absolute bargain.
Chuck a yewy
Make a U-turn while driving. A classic Aussie instruction from the passenger seat.
Chuck a wobbly
Throw a tantrum or completely lose your composure.
Since Moses had the mumps
For a very, very long time.
Blind as a welder's dog
Can't see what's right in front of you.
Chuck a sickie
Take a day off work pretending to be sick.
Spit the dummy
Throw a tantrum or lose your temper, like a baby spitting out a pacifier.
Hit the frog and toad
Hit the road/time to leave.
Shoot through like a Bondi tram
Leave quickly without warning.
Gone walkabout
Disappeared or gone missing for a while.
Built like a brick sh*t house
Very strong and solidly built.
Couldn't organise a chook raffle
Someone who is very disorganised or incompetent.
Mad as a cut snake
Extremely angry or crazy.
Happy as Larry
Very happy and content.
Have a go, ya mug
Give it a try, you idiot.
As flash as a rat with a gold tooth
Showing off or overdressed.
More front than David Jones/More front than Mark Foy's
Very bold or cheeky. Refers to the famous department stores.
Dressed up like a pox doctor's clerk
Overdressed for the occasion.
A face like a dropped pie/A face like a smashed crab
Not the most attractive looking person.
Have a gander
Take a look at something.
Bob's your uncle
There you go, it's done — simple as that.
Better than a poke in the eye
It could be worse. At least it's something.
Carry on like a pork chop
Behaving in a silly, dramatic, or over-the-top way.
Dog's breakfast
A complete mess or disaster.
Pull your head in
Mind your own business or calm down.
Full as a state school's hat rack
Completely packed or full to the brim.
Getting a zebra suntan
In prison (refers to the shadows of the bars).

What is Australian Slang?

Australian slang (or Aussie slang) is a colourful collection of informal words, phrases and expressions unique to Australian English. From shortening words (arvo, brekkie, servo) to creating entirely new expressions (fair dinkum, she'll be right, no worries), Australians have developed one of the most distinctive ways of speaking English in the world.

Whether you're planning a trip to Australia, working with Australian colleagues, or just curious about how Aussies speak, learning Australian slang is the fastest way to understand and connect with Australian culture. Aussie Talk helps you learn to speak Australian by translating any sentence into authentic slang instantly.

Popular Australian Slang Words

AccadaccaAC/DC, the band
Ankle biterSmall child
Arc upTo lose your temper
ArvoAfternoon
AvoAvocado
BailTo cancel or leave
BangersSausages
BarbieBarbecue
BarneyArgument or fight
BattlerWorking class underdog
BeautGreat / excellent
Big smokeThe city
BikkieBiscuit / cookie
BloodyVery / emphasis word
Bloody oathAbsolutely / damn right
BlokeMan / guy
BludgerLazy person
BoganUnsophisticated person
BonzerExcellent / great
Bottle-oLiquor store
BrekkieBreakfast
Budgie smugglersMen's tight swim briefs
BuggeredExhausted / broken
BushCountryside / outback
Bush tellyCampfire
BYOBring your own (drinks)
Cab savCabernet Sauvignon wine
Cark itTo die / break down
Cashed-up boganWealthy but unsophisticated person
ChewieChewing gum
ChockersFull / packed
ChookChicken
ChuffedVery pleased
ChunderVomit
ClangerAn embarrassing mistake
CoathangerSydney Harbour Bridge
CobberClose friend
CockieCockatoo / farmer
ColdieCold beer
Cop shopPolice station
CoppersPolice
CossiesSwimming costume / swimsuit
Crack the shitsGet very angry
CrikeyExpression of surprise
CrookSick / unwell
CuppaCup of tea
DacksTrousers / pants
DagFunny / dorky person
DeadsetAbsolutely / truly
DevoDevastated
DodgySuspicious / poor quality
DoonaDuvet / quilt
DrongoStupid person
DunnyToilet
DurryCigarette
EskyCooler box
FaceyFacebook
Fair dinkumGenuine / really
Fair goEqual chance / be reasonable
FigjamArrogant person
FlannoFlannelette shirt
Flamin'Bloody / damn
Flat outVery busy
FootyAustralian football
FrothyBeer
FurphyA false rumour
G'dayHello
GalahFool / silly person
GarboGarbage collector
Give it a burlGive it a try
Good on yaWell done / good for you
GoonCheap boxed wine
GrogAlcohol
GrommetYoung surfer
GrouseExcellent / very good
Hard yakkaHard work
HeapsA lot / very
HoorooGoodbye
How ya going?How are you?
KindieKindergarten
KnackeredExhausted
LarrikinMischievous joker
LippyLipstick
LobTo arrive
LobsterTwenty dollar note
LolliesSweets / candy
MaccasMcDonald's
MateFriend
MongrelDespicable person / mixed breed dog
MozzieMosquito
Nah yeahYes (after consideration)
NipperYoung surf lifesaver / small child
No dramasNo problem
No worriesNo problem / you're welcome
NutsCrazy
OckerStereotypical Australian
OldiesParents
Op shopCharity / thrift store
PashPassionate kiss
PavPavlova dessert
Piece of pissVery easy
PissAlcohol / beer
Piss offGo away / annoyed
PlonkCheap wine
PommyBritish person
Rack offGo away (rude)
RaptVery happy
RatbagRascal / troublemaker
ReckonThink / believe
RegoVehicle registration
ReloRelative / family member
RightoAlright / okay then
RipperExcellent / great
RooKangaroo
RootTo have sex (careful!)
RopeableVery angry
RortA scam or fraud
SalvoSalvation Army member
SangaSandwich
SchoonerLarge beer glass
ServoService station / gas station
She'll be rightIt will be fine
SheilaWoman / girl
ShoutTo buy a round of drinks
SickieSick day off work
SkullDrink quickly in one go
Slab24-pack of beer
SmokoBreak time
SnagSausage
SparkyElectrician
Spewin'Very angry or upset
Spit the dummyThrow a tantrum
SpunkAttractive person
SquizA quick look
StokedVery happy / excited
StrayaAustralia (slang pronunciation)
StrewthExpression of surprise
StubbySmall beer bottle
Stubby holderBeer can insulator
SunniesSunglasses
SussSuspicious / to figure out
Sweet asCool / no problem
Tee upTo arrange / organise
ThongsFlip-flops
TinnyCan of beer / small boat
Too easyNo problem at all
Too rightAbsolutely / definitely
TradieTradesperson
TruckieTruck driver
TuckerFood
Two-pot screamerSomeone who gets drunk easily
UtePickup truck
WagTo skip school
WhingeComplain
Woop WoopMiddle of nowhere
WooliesWoolworths supermarket
YakkaHard work
Yeah nahNo (said politely)
YewyU-turn
YobboUncouth / rowdy person
ZonkedExhausted

How to Speak Australian

Speaking Australian is more than just knowing a few slang words. It's about shortening everything, adding "-ie" or "-o" to the end of words, and adopting a laid-back attitude. Australians say "brekkie" instead of breakfast, "arvo" instead of afternoon, and "bottle-o" instead of bottle shop.

Common Aussie expressions like "no worries," "she'll be right," and "too easy" reflect the relaxed Australian way of life. Use the Aussie Talk translator above to practise converting everyday sentences into the Australian language and start sounding like a local.