[Editor: Some information about slang used by swagmen; from the “So They Say” column, published in The Queenslander, 28 February 1935.] Swagging terms For the many descriptive terms bush travellers have for carrying the swag, there are simple, and in most cases … [Read more...] about Swagging terms [28 February 1935]
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Australian slang, words, and phrases
This is a list of Australian words, phrases, slang, jargon, idioms, and colloquialisms (also known as “Australianisms”). The expression of words in an Australian accent has been described as “Strine” (which is the stereotypical way that Aussies say the word “Australian”). The … [Read more...] about Australian slang, words, and phrases