Stralia's Strine

To be an Aussie Gentleman, one must learn the finer side of Australian verbal communication. The following is a 5 minutes guide to help you along.

Strine	The translation
G'day mate	Pleased to make your acquaintance.
He's blotto	Inebriated beyond the capacity to stand up
You little ripper!	Words of praise fail me
Rack off	Your presence is no longer required
Fair Dinkum	Of course I'm telling the truth
Pull ya head in	You may be correct in your assertion but shut up.
Wanna Rage?	Would you like to drink vast amounts of alcohol with me until we both drop?
You drongo	You really are a rather dimwitted person.
Your shout	If you value your well being you should buy the next drink.
Go on	I'm not entirely convinced you know what you are talking about.
Whatdayawant?	Might I enquire about your need?
Have a chunder	The delicate act of regurgitation
You pong	Dear me, we do smell don't we.
Bloody oath!	I'm in total agreeance with you.
Howya going?	May I enquire about your welfare?
Give it a go ya mug!	Are you perhaps incapable of performing this act?

A	Av-a-go	Have a go - Do better	N	Ned	Bush Ranger or Horse
B	Barbie	Cooking in the outdoor	O	Oo'roo	Goodbye, "See ya later"
C	Chook	A chicken, most valued in Pub Raffles	P	Plonk	Cheap and Nasty wine
D	Dunny	Toilet, Loo, Lavatory	Q	Quid	A pre-decimal pound
E	Esky	Keeps the beer cold	R	Ripper	Good, Terrific, Beaut
F	Fair Dinkum	Honest, True	S	Sheila	Girl, woman, lady
G	Galah	Dill, Drongo, Native Cocky	T	Tinny	A can of beer
H	Hoon	Loud-mouthed show-off	U	Ullo	Uttered by galahs
I	Iron Out	To be knocked unconscious	V	Vegemite	A national spread
J	Jumbuck	Sheep - as in "Waltzing Matilda"	W	Wakka	Fool, Drongo, Idiot
K	Kark	To die - "Kick the bucket"	X	XXXX	Famous Queensland Beer
L	Larrikin	Lout - Trouble maker	Y	Yakka	Hard work (Not very popular)
M	Mate	Friend, Pal, Buddy	Z	Zonked	Worn out, exhausted

Now it is time for the next stage of mastering the Australian Language ...
.... and learn more about the good bits..

Last Updated May 20, 1998 by Ben Sharif
Snail mail to PO Box 70 Kingswood NSW 2747 Australia