Alright so one big thing different here in the land down under is everyday words. For example, trackies means sweatpants, jumper means sweater, and agro means angry. Are there any other words, you may ask. Why yes, indeed there are. Don't call me strange if I say these in daily conversations (I've been around the Aussies too long).
Footy=football (AFL style)
Brekkie=breakfast
Chrissie=Christmas
Prezzies=presents
Vegies=veggies
Aussie=Australian
Chewey=gum
Mozzie=mosquito
Relatives=rellies
Barbeque=barbie
Postman/mail=postie
TV=telly
Roo=kangaroo
Lolly=candy
Chips=french fries
Bathers=swim suits
Cuppa=cup of
Deli=shop
Jumper=sweater/sweatshirt
Trackies=sweatpants
Petrol=gas
Tea=dinner
Mobile=cell phone
Lemonade=sprite
Ta=thanks
Oy=pay attention
Mate=friend
Nong=idiot
Dud=idiot
Ankle biter=capris
Stickybeak=nosy
Agro=angry
Arvo=afternoon
Whinge=complainers
Ranger=ginger
Swagman=hobo
Billabong=drinking hole
Tucker=dinner
Heaps=long time
Ages=long time
Yonks=long time
Cheers=thanks
Dag=loser/idiot/bad dresser
Also, the Aussies like to cut off their phrases. For example, they say "cool as" or "mean as" instead of finishing the metaphor. I actually used jumper and cool as today... on accident. It'll be interesting when I return from ze land down under.
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