Budman
02-16-08, 11:53 PM
One of the great things about this board has been the opportunity to get to know and talk with people from the UK and Australia (ok...and Canada too, eh!).
Unfortunately, English in the US and other English speaking parts of the world aren't always the same. Sometimes, that makes it difficult to understand what the heck people are saying.
Some of them, are pretty common things, some of them are just down right strange. So, here is an opportunity for you to post those interesting English to English terms.
Please, use the following nomenclature:
{Term} {Sylables} {Pronunciation*}
(CountryCode) -{noun/verb/adjective, etc}
Definition
Synonyms (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/synonyms) (If there is a synonym for this word from another country, please list the word with the country code.
As an example:
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Hood [hoo d]
(US) -noun
1. The body panel(s) of a vehicle that provide access to the engine compartment.
-Synonyms
Bonnet (UK)
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Country Codes:
BE = British English - Any word shared jointly in all British English speaking countries.
AU = Australia
CA = Canada
IR = Ireland
SC = Scotland
UK = The United Kingdom
US = The United States
WL = Wales
A
Acid: ac-id [as-id]
-noun
1. (AU) The truth.
2. A crystalline compound, C20H25N3O, derived from lysergic acid and used as a powerful hallucinogenic drug.
Adam's Ale: ad-am's ale [ad-uh mz eyl]
-noun
1. (AU) Water.
A'dinnieken: a-din-nie-ken [ah-din nee-ken]
-verb phrase
1. (SC) I don't know.
Aff:
-adverb
1. (SC) Off. Usage Yer aff yer heid?
Aggro: ag-gro [ag-ro]
-adjective
1. (AU/UK) State of being aggressive.
-noun
2. (AU/UK) Aggressiveness
-Related: Agro(AU)
Ah'ament: ah-ame-nt [ah-em-nt]
-verb phrase
1. (SC) I am not.
-Synonyms: See Ah'mno(SC)
Ah'mno: ah-m-no [ah-em-noh]
-verb phrase
1. (SC) I am not.
-Synonyms: See Ah'ament(SC)
Air Hostess: air host-ess [air hoh-stis]
-noun
1. (AU) Female flight attendant.
Airy Fairy: air-y fair-y [air-ee fair-ee]
-adjective
1. (AU) Vague
Amber Fluid: am-ber flu-id [am-ber floo-id]
-noun
1. (AU) Beer
Am: am [ahm]
-contraction
1. (SC) I am.
Also Amur
Amurny: a-mur-ny [ah m er-nahy]
-verb phrase
1. (SC) I am not. Usage: Used when defending oneself.
- Related: Ah'ament(SC), Ah'mno(SC)
Anchors: anc-hors [āng'kər]
-noun
1. (AU) The means by which one stops moving, such as brakes or feet.
Ane:
-adjective
1. (SC) One.
Ankle Biter: ank-le bite-r
-noun
1. (AU) A small child.
-Synonyms: See Rugrat(AU/US)
Apples: ap-ples [ap-uh lz]
-idiom
1. (AU) Everything will be okay or alright.
-Related: She'll Be Apples(AU)
Argy Bargy: ar-gy bar-gy [arh-gee barh-gee]
-noun
1. (AU) An argument.
-adjective
2. (AU) A person who is argumentative.
Arseuver:
-idiom
1. (CA) The stern of a vessel. Origin: Arse of her
Aris, Aristotle:
-noun
1. (AU) A bottle.
Arse:
-noun
1. (AU/UK) The buttocks.
Arse Over Tit:
-idiom
1. (AU) To fall over, head first.
Arvo:
-noun
1. (AU) Afternoon.
Ashet:
-noun
1. (SC) Large bowl or plate used for serving a roast.
At's Pish:
-verb phrase
1. (SC) That is not good.
2. (SC) I'm disapointed.
3. (SC) Lit. That's piss.
Avago: av-a-go [av-ah goh]
-verb
1. (AU) To attempt to do or accomplish.
Awfy: aw-fy
-adverb
1. (SC) Awfully.
Aye: [ahy]
-adverb
1. (UK) Yes.
2. (SC) Always.
Aye Right:
-verb phrase
1. (SC) I don't believe you.
B
B'y:
-noun
1. (CA) Boy
Baccy: bac-cy
-noun
1. (AU) Tobacco; a leafy plant used to cause cancer in human beings.
Back Green:
-noun
1. (SC) The common area behind a tenement.
Backpack: back-pack
-noun
1. (US) A pack or knapsack, often of canvas or nylon, to be carried on one's back, sometimes supported on a lightweight metal frame strapped to the body.
-Synonyms: See Packsack(CA)
Baffies: baf-fies
-noun
1. (SC) Slippers or house shoes.
Bahookie: ba-hook-ie
-noun
1. (SC) The buttocks.
Bahookie Freezer:
-noun
1. (SC) A coat, jacket or jersey that does not protect the buttocks from the weather.
Bairjn:
-noun
1. (SC) A child.
Bajin:
-noun
1. (SC) A person who causes difficulties, distress, worry, etc., for others, esp. one who does so habitually as a matter of malice.
2. (SC) literally. A bad one.
Bam:
-noun
1. (SC) derogatory. An utterly foolish or senseless person.
Bampot: bam-pot
-noun
1. (SC) derogatory. A person with a psychological disorder.
Banana Hammock:
-noun
1. (US) A bathing suit; specifically a male bathing suit, either a thong or a Speedo.
Banger: bang-er
-noun
1. (UK) Sausage.
2. (SC) derogatory. A person with a psychological disorder. See Bampot(SC)
Barbie: barb-ie
-noun
1. (AU) A Barbecue; an open flame grill, typically used in outdoor cooking.
Barkit: bar-kit
-adjective
1. (SC) Untidy; disarranged.
Barney: bar-ney
-noun
1. (AU) An argument or a fight.
Also: Barnie(SC)
Barrack:
-
1. (AU) To cheer for, side with, or show support for something.
Barry: bar-ry
-adjective
1. (SC) Splendid, good or wonderful.
Bathers:
-noun
1. (AU) A bathing suit.
Bathroom: bath-room [bahth-roo m]
-noun
1. A room equipped for taking a shower or bath.
-idiom
2. (US) To use the toilet to urinate or deficate; ex. I'm going to the bathroom.
Bauchle: bau-chle
-noun
1. (SC) An out-of-shape or disheveled housewife.
Baw Bag:
-noun
1. (SC) A useless person.
2. (SC) The scrotum.
3. literally. Ball bag.
BBQ:
-noun
1. (US) A barbecue.
-verb
2. (US) The act of barbecueing.
Beaut: [byoot]
-noun
1. (AU/US) Something or someone beautiful, remarkable, or amazing.
2. (AU/US) slang. Something outstanding of its kind.
Bee's Knees:
-
1. (AU) The absolute best.
Beedy: beed-y
-adjective
1. (SC) Sharp to the taste; sour or acid; something that is tart.
Beelin: Bee-lin [bēl-in]
-adjective
1. (SC) To be inflamed with wrath; to be made angry; enraged.
2. literally. Boiling, as in boiling mad.
Beezer:
-adjective
1. (SC) Very impressive.
Beid:
-verb
1. (SC) To occupy a place or position.
2. literally. Been.
Belter:
-adjective
1. (SC) Very impressive.
-noun
2. (SC) An utterly foolish or senseless person.
Berries:
-adjective
1. (SC) Great, excellent
Besom:
-noun
1. (SC) A lewd, malicious, unpleasant, selfish woman.
2. archaic. A broom handle.
Bide:
-verb
1. (SC) To cohabitate.
2. literally. Live or living.
Also: Bidin
Biffy: bif-fy
-noun
1. (CA) A toilet or outhouse.
Bile: [beel]
-verb
1. (SC) Boil, ex. Awa an bile yer heid.
Bingle:
-
1. (AU) An automobile accident.
Bint: [mint]
-noun
1. (SC) A capricious woman.
Biscuit:
-noun
1. (AU/UK) A small cake made from sweet dough on a large, flat pan, and baked.
-Synonyms: See Cookie(US).
Bite Ya Bum:
-
1. (AU) Stop talking.
Bits: [bētz]
-noun
1. (SC) Boots.
Bloke:
-noun
1. (AU) A man.
Blootered: Bloot-ered []
-adjective
1. (SC) Intoxicated.
-Synonyms: See Pissed(1).
Bonnet:bon-net [bon-it]
-noun
1. (UK) The body panel(s) of a vehicle that provide access to the engine compartment.
-Synonyms: See Hood(US)
Bog:
-noun
1. (SC) Toilet.
2. (SC) Bathroom.
-Synonyms: See
Boggin: bog-gin []
-adjective
1. (SC) Without useful qualities; of no practical good.
2. (SC) Yielding or diffusing an odor.
Bonzer:
-adjective
1. (AU) Great or excellent.
Bothy: both-y []
-noun
1. (SC) A roughly built small house.
2. (SC) A place where those in the know can get a drink without the Excise finding out.
Bowfin: bow-fin []
-adjective
1. (SC) Yielding or diffusing an odor.
Brammer: bram-mer []
-adjective
1. (SC) The state of excelling; superiority.
Brutal:
-adjective
1. (CA) An individual is very bad at something.
2. (US) A person is very good at something.
Buck(s):
-noun
1. (CA/US) A reference to the amount of currency one has equal to one Canadian or US dollar; usage: It's 30 bucks for the LOST DVD set.
Bunny Hug:
-noun
1. (CA) A hooded sweatshirt. Chiefly Saskatchewan
-Synonyms: See Hoodie(CA/US)
Buggerlugs:
-
1. (AU) A term of endearment, often used to mildly annoy someone.
Bushed:
-
1. (AU) Exhausted.
Bushwhacked:
-
1. (US) To be attacked; ambushed.
Buzz Off:
-
1. (AU/US) Leave.
2. (AU/US) Leave me alone.
By Jingoes:
-
1. (AU) An exclaimation of surprise.
C
Cackleberry:
(AU)
1. An egg.
Cactus:
(AU)
1. Something has expired and no longer usable.
Candy Bar:
-noun
1. (US) Any of a variety of confections made with sugar, syrup, etc., often combined with chocolate, fruit, nuts, etc., made into bar form.
-Related: Chocolate Bar(CA/UK)
Canuck:
(CA)
1. A Canadian.
Cark It:
(AU)
1. To die.
Carn:
(AU)
1. A rallying cry in support of one side meaning "Come On!".
Cellotape:
(AU/UK)
1. A tape made using cellophane; typically clear.
-Synonyms: See Scotch Tape(US).
Chemist:
(AU)
1. Pharmacy.
Chesterfield:
(CA)
1. A couch or sofa.
Chew The Fat:
(AU/US)
1. A pleasant conversation.
Chewy:
(AU)
1. Chewing gum.
Chinook:
(CA)
1. A warm westerly wind.
Chip:
(UK) -noun
1. French cut potatoes, deep fried, and salted.
-Synonyms: See French Fry(US)
Chippie:
(AU)
1. A Carpenter.
Chocolate Bar:
-noun
1. (UK) Any of a variety of confections made with sugar, syrup, etc., often combined with chocolate, fruit, nuts, etc., made into bar form.
2. (US) A bar of chocolate; oeither pure chocolate or it may also contain nuts, fruit, or crisp rice.
-Related Candy Bar(CA/UK)
Chockers:
(AU)
1. To fill up with no space left.
Chockie:
(AU)
1. Chocolate.
Chook:
(AU)
1. Chicken.
Chrissie:
(AU)
1. Christmas.
Chuck A Spaz:
(AU)
1. To get angry.
Chuck A Wobbly:
(AU)
1. To throw a temper tantrum.
Chuck Up:
(AU)
1. To vomit.
-Synonyms: See Chunder(AU)
Chuffed:
(AU)
1. Very well pleased.
Chunder:
(AU)
1. To vomit.
-Synonyms: See Chuck Up(AU)
Clapped Out:
(AU)
1. Broken down.
Clobber:
(AU) -noun
1. Clothing
(AU/US) -verb
2. To convincingly defeat an opponent in fisticuffs.
Clod Hoppers:
(AU)
1. Your feet.
(US)
2. Shoes or boots.
Cobber:
(AU)
1. A friend, typically male; similar to a "mate" but of a closer relationship.
Cods Wallop:
(AU/UK)
1. Nonsense, lies or exaggeration.
Cooked It:
(CA)
1. Something has been ruined or destroyed.
Cookie: cook-ie [koo-k-ee]
(US) -noun
1. a small cake made from sweet dough on a large, flat pan, and baked.
2. informal. a term of endearment.
3. slang. a person; one tough cookie.
4. slang. an attractive young woman.
Cougar:
(CA/US)
1. An older women who flirts with or has relationships with younger men.
Crisp:
(UK) -noun
1. A thin slice of potato, deep fried until crisp, and usually salted or seasoned.
-Synonyms: See Potato Chip(CA/US)
D
Dag:
(AU)
1. Remnants of feces caught in the wool of sheep.
2. A likable fellow, nerd, geek, goof, or loser.
Daks:
(AU)
1. Mens pants or shorts.
Damper:
(AU)
1. A yeast-less bread cooked over a camp fire.
Dazzler:
(AU)
1. Something that is excellent.
Deadly:
(CA)
1. Something that is over the top or excessive.
Dead Cert:
(AU)
1. Something that is without a doubt.
Dead Horse:
(AU)
1. Tomato sauce.
Dead Set: [ded set]
-idiom
1. (AU) Something that is absolutely correct.
-noun
2. (US) Firmly decided or determined, resolved; Usage: [B]Molly was dead set against answering the phone while she was home alone.
Decko:
(AU)
1. A look or a glance.
Dekey:
(CA)
1. Something that is fashionable or cool.
Deli: del-i [del-ee]
(AU/US) -noun
1. A delicatessen; a store that sells foods already prepared or that requires little preparation such as bread, meat, cheese, and salad.
2. Food sold at a delicatessen.
Derro:
(AU)
1. A derelict
2. A person of low intellect.
Dial:
(AU)
1. The face.
Dilly Bag:
(AU)
1. A small bag for carrying items.
Dimwit:
(AU/US)
1. A person of low intellect.
Dingaling:
(AU/US)
1. A foolish or irresponsible person.
Dingbat:
(AU/US)
1. A foolish or irresponsible person.
Dingo:
(AU)
1. A canine introduced to Australia
2. An ugly woman.
Dinkum:
(AU)
1. Real, honest or genuine.
Dinky Di:
(AU)
1. The genuine article.
2. The real thing.
Dirty:
(AU)
1. To be angry or upset with someone.
Dob (In):
(AU) -noun
1. An informer.
-verb
2. To inform on someone.
-Related: Dobber
-Synonyms: See Snitch(US/UK), Narc(US)
Dobber: dob-ber [dob-er]
(AU/NZ/UK) -noun
1. An informer.
2. A foolish or contemptable person.
3. Something that is very large. Chiefly northern England
4. The male genitalia.
5. A condom.
Dodgy:
(AU/UK)
1. Something that is suspicious.
Dog's Breakfast:
(AU)
1. A mess.
Dog's Eye:
(AU)
1. A meat pie.
Dong:
-verb
1. (AU) To strike or punch.
-noun
2. (US/UK) The male genitalia.
-noun
3. (US) A phallic device.
Donk:
(AU)
1. An motor vehicle engine.
Donkey Years:
(AU)
1. A long time ago.
Doona:
(AU)
1. A bed quilt.
Doss: [daws]
(SC) -noun
1. Nonsense. Chiefly Eidenburgh
2. Splended or magnificent. Chiefly Perth
(UK) -verb
3. A rough sleep.
4. To idle away time.
-Related: Dosser, On the Doss
Dosser: dos-ser [daws-er]
(IR) -noun
1. a lazy or idle person; loafer.
Drongo:
(AU)
1. A person of low intellect.
Duck's Guts:
(AU)
1. The heart of the matter.
Dud: [duhd]
(UK) -noun
1. informal. Something that is unacceptable. Ex. He tried to pass me a dud check.
Duffer:
(AU) -noun
1. A thief of cattle.
2. A foolish person.
Dummy: dum-my [duhm-ee]
(UK) -noun
1. A rubber or plastic nipple or teething ring for a baby to suck or chew on.
-Synonyms: See Pacifier(US), Soother(CA)
Dummy Up: dum-my up [duhm-ee uhp]
(US) -verb phrase
1. To keep silent.
Dunno:
(AU/US)
1. I don't know.
Dunny:
(AU)
1. A toilet or outhouse.
E
Eh: [ey]
(CA) -interjection
1. Used at the end of a sentence to ask "What do you think?"; usage: Nice day we're having, eh?
2. An expression of confusion meaning "I don't understand you"; usage: Eh?
F
Fall: [fawl]
(CA/US) -noun
1. The season of the year that comes after summer and before winter; autumn.
Francophone: franc-o-phone
(CA)
1. A french speaking Canadian.
French Fry:
(CA/US)
1. French cut potatoes, deep fried, and usually salted.
-Synonyms: See Chips(UK)
G
Gorby: gor-by [gohr-bee]
(CA) -noun
1. derogatory. a tourist. Chiefly Alberta
H
Half-Bath:
(US) -noun
1. A room with toilet and a sink.
Hood: [hoo d]
(US) -noun
1. The body panel(s) of a vehicle that provide access to the engine compartment.
-Synonyms: See Bonnet (UK)
Hoodie: Hood-ie [hoo d-ee]
(CA/US) -noun
1. A hooded sweatshirt.
-Synonyms: See Bunny Hug(CA)
Homo Milk:
(CA)
1. Homoginized whole milk.
Hoser: hos-er [hoh-zer]
(CA) -noun
1. derogitory. A stereo-typical Canadian male, one who is chiefly concerned with beer and hockey, and wears heavy winter clothing.
2. derogitory. A loser.
I
J
K
Keener: keen-er [keen-er]
(CA) -noun
1. derogitory. An enterprising person who seeks favors from someone in an obsequious manner.
Kerfuffle: ker-fuf-fle [koor-fuhf-uh l]
(CA)
1. An unpleasantly difficult, or perplexing situation.
L
Lemon: le-mon [lem-uh n]
-noun
1. (AU/US) A person or thing that proves to be defective, imperfect, or unsatisfactory.
2. (UK) A foolish person.
3. (UK) slang. Feces.
Loo:
(UK)
1. A toilet
Loonie: loon-ie [loo-nee]
(CA) -noun
1. A Canadian coin valued at $1.00, which features a common loon (a bird) on the reverse.
M
N
Narc: [nahrk]
(US) -noun
1. abbreviation. A law enforcement officer who deals with narcotics violations.
2. An informer.
-verb
3. To inform on someone.
-Synonyms: See Dob In(AU), Snitch(US/UK)
Neel:
(CA)
1. A really likable guy.
O
On The Doss:
(IR) -verb phrase
1. To avoid or neglect (a duty or responsibility).
-Related: Doss(UK)
P
Pacifier: pac-i-fi-er [pas-uh-fahy-er]
(US) -noun
1. A rubber or plastic nipple or teething ring for a baby to suck or chew on.
-Synonyms: See Dummy(UK), Soother(CA)
Packsack: pack-sack [pak-sak]
-noun
1. (CA) A pack or knapsack, often of canvas or nylon, to be carried on one's back, sometimes supported on a lightweight metal frame strapped to the body.
-Synonyms: See Backpack(US)
Pissed: [pist]
-adjective
1. Intoxicated.
2. (US) Angry or annoyed. See Pissed Off(US).
Pissed Off: [pist awf]
-adjective
1. (US) Angry or annoyed.
-Related: Pissed(US)
Pogie: pog-ie [poh-gee]
-noun
1. (CA) Unemployment insurance, now officially called Employment Insurance in Canada.
Potato Chip: po-ta-to chip [puh-tey-toh chip]
-noun
1. (CA/US) A thin slice of potato, deep fried until crisp, and usually salted or seasoned.
-Synonyms: See Crisp(UK)
Q
R
Rubber: rub-ber [ruhb-er]
-noun
1. (US) slang. A condom.
2. (BE) A device made of rubber, for erasing marks made with pen or pencil. See Eraser AE (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/eraser)/BE (http://dictionary.cambridge.org/define.asp?key=26161&dict=CALD)
Rugrat: rug-rat [ruhg-rat]
-noun
1. (AU/US) A small child.
-Synonyms: See Ankle Biter(AU)
S
She'll Be Apples:
(AU)
1. Everything will be okay or alright.
Soother: sooth-er [sōōth-er]
(CA) -noun
1. A rubber or plastic nipple or teething ring for a baby to suck or chew on.
-Synonyms: See Dummy(UK), Pacifier(CA)
Snitch:
(US/UK) -noun
1. An informer.
-verb
2. To inform on someone.
-Synonyms: See Dob In(AU), Narc(US)
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Y'all: [yawl]
(US) -pronoun
1. You All; a reference to a non-specific group.
Ya'll: ya-all [yeh-awl]
(US) -bastardization Chiefly southeastern portions of US.
1. You All; a reference to a non-specific group.
-Synonyms: See Y'all(US)
Z
Unfortunately, English in the US and other English speaking parts of the world aren't always the same. Sometimes, that makes it difficult to understand what the heck people are saying.
Some of them, are pretty common things, some of them are just down right strange. So, here is an opportunity for you to post those interesting English to English terms.
Please, use the following nomenclature:
{Term} {Sylables} {Pronunciation*}
(CountryCode) -{noun/verb/adjective, etc}
Definition
Synonyms (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/synonyms) (If there is a synonym for this word from another country, please list the word with the country code.
As an example:
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Hood [hoo d]
(US) -noun
1. The body panel(s) of a vehicle that provide access to the engine compartment.
-Synonyms
Bonnet (UK)
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Country Codes:
BE = British English - Any word shared jointly in all British English speaking countries.
AU = Australia
CA = Canada
IR = Ireland
SC = Scotland
UK = The United Kingdom
US = The United States
WL = Wales
A
Acid: ac-id [as-id]
-noun
1. (AU) The truth.
2. A crystalline compound, C20H25N3O, derived from lysergic acid and used as a powerful hallucinogenic drug.
Adam's Ale: ad-am's ale [ad-uh mz eyl]
-noun
1. (AU) Water.
A'dinnieken: a-din-nie-ken [ah-din nee-ken]
-verb phrase
1. (SC) I don't know.
Aff:
-adverb
1. (SC) Off. Usage Yer aff yer heid?
Aggro: ag-gro [ag-ro]
-adjective
1. (AU/UK) State of being aggressive.
-noun
2. (AU/UK) Aggressiveness
-Related: Agro(AU)
Ah'ament: ah-ame-nt [ah-em-nt]
-verb phrase
1. (SC) I am not.
-Synonyms: See Ah'mno(SC)
Ah'mno: ah-m-no [ah-em-noh]
-verb phrase
1. (SC) I am not.
-Synonyms: See Ah'ament(SC)
Air Hostess: air host-ess [air hoh-stis]
-noun
1. (AU) Female flight attendant.
Airy Fairy: air-y fair-y [air-ee fair-ee]
-adjective
1. (AU) Vague
Amber Fluid: am-ber flu-id [am-ber floo-id]
-noun
1. (AU) Beer
Am: am [ahm]
-contraction
1. (SC) I am.
Also Amur
Amurny: a-mur-ny [ah m er-nahy]
-verb phrase
1. (SC) I am not. Usage: Used when defending oneself.
- Related: Ah'ament(SC), Ah'mno(SC)
Anchors: anc-hors [āng'kər]
-noun
1. (AU) The means by which one stops moving, such as brakes or feet.
Ane:
-adjective
1. (SC) One.
Ankle Biter: ank-le bite-r
-noun
1. (AU) A small child.
-Synonyms: See Rugrat(AU/US)
Apples: ap-ples [ap-uh lz]
-idiom
1. (AU) Everything will be okay or alright.
-Related: She'll Be Apples(AU)
Argy Bargy: ar-gy bar-gy [arh-gee barh-gee]
-noun
1. (AU) An argument.
-adjective
2. (AU) A person who is argumentative.
Arseuver:
-idiom
1. (CA) The stern of a vessel. Origin: Arse of her
Aris, Aristotle:
-noun
1. (AU) A bottle.
Arse:
-noun
1. (AU/UK) The buttocks.
Arse Over Tit:
-idiom
1. (AU) To fall over, head first.
Arvo:
-noun
1. (AU) Afternoon.
Ashet:
-noun
1. (SC) Large bowl or plate used for serving a roast.
At's Pish:
-verb phrase
1. (SC) That is not good.
2. (SC) I'm disapointed.
3. (SC) Lit. That's piss.
Avago: av-a-go [av-ah goh]
-verb
1. (AU) To attempt to do or accomplish.
Awfy: aw-fy
-adverb
1. (SC) Awfully.
Aye: [ahy]
-adverb
1. (UK) Yes.
2. (SC) Always.
Aye Right:
-verb phrase
1. (SC) I don't believe you.
B
B'y:
-noun
1. (CA) Boy
Baccy: bac-cy
-noun
1. (AU) Tobacco; a leafy plant used to cause cancer in human beings.
Back Green:
-noun
1. (SC) The common area behind a tenement.
Backpack: back-pack
-noun
1. (US) A pack or knapsack, often of canvas or nylon, to be carried on one's back, sometimes supported on a lightweight metal frame strapped to the body.
-Synonyms: See Packsack(CA)
Baffies: baf-fies
-noun
1. (SC) Slippers or house shoes.
Bahookie: ba-hook-ie
-noun
1. (SC) The buttocks.
Bahookie Freezer:
-noun
1. (SC) A coat, jacket or jersey that does not protect the buttocks from the weather.
Bairjn:
-noun
1. (SC) A child.
Bajin:
-noun
1. (SC) A person who causes difficulties, distress, worry, etc., for others, esp. one who does so habitually as a matter of malice.
2. (SC) literally. A bad one.
Bam:
-noun
1. (SC) derogatory. An utterly foolish or senseless person.
Bampot: bam-pot
-noun
1. (SC) derogatory. A person with a psychological disorder.
Banana Hammock:
-noun
1. (US) A bathing suit; specifically a male bathing suit, either a thong or a Speedo.
Banger: bang-er
-noun
1. (UK) Sausage.
2. (SC) derogatory. A person with a psychological disorder. See Bampot(SC)
Barbie: barb-ie
-noun
1. (AU) A Barbecue; an open flame grill, typically used in outdoor cooking.
Barkit: bar-kit
-adjective
1. (SC) Untidy; disarranged.
Barney: bar-ney
-noun
1. (AU) An argument or a fight.
Also: Barnie(SC)
Barrack:
-
1. (AU) To cheer for, side with, or show support for something.
Barry: bar-ry
-adjective
1. (SC) Splendid, good or wonderful.
Bathers:
-noun
1. (AU) A bathing suit.
Bathroom: bath-room [bahth-roo m]
-noun
1. A room equipped for taking a shower or bath.
-idiom
2. (US) To use the toilet to urinate or deficate; ex. I'm going to the bathroom.
Bauchle: bau-chle
-noun
1. (SC) An out-of-shape or disheveled housewife.
Baw Bag:
-noun
1. (SC) A useless person.
2. (SC) The scrotum.
3. literally. Ball bag.
BBQ:
-noun
1. (US) A barbecue.
-verb
2. (US) The act of barbecueing.
Beaut: [byoot]
-noun
1. (AU/US) Something or someone beautiful, remarkable, or amazing.
2. (AU/US) slang. Something outstanding of its kind.
Bee's Knees:
-
1. (AU) The absolute best.
Beedy: beed-y
-adjective
1. (SC) Sharp to the taste; sour or acid; something that is tart.
Beelin: Bee-lin [bēl-in]
-adjective
1. (SC) To be inflamed with wrath; to be made angry; enraged.
2. literally. Boiling, as in boiling mad.
Beezer:
-adjective
1. (SC) Very impressive.
Beid:
-verb
1. (SC) To occupy a place or position.
2. literally. Been.
Belter:
-adjective
1. (SC) Very impressive.
-noun
2. (SC) An utterly foolish or senseless person.
Berries:
-adjective
1. (SC) Great, excellent
Besom:
-noun
1. (SC) A lewd, malicious, unpleasant, selfish woman.
2. archaic. A broom handle.
Bide:
-verb
1. (SC) To cohabitate.
2. literally. Live or living.
Also: Bidin
Biffy: bif-fy
-noun
1. (CA) A toilet or outhouse.
Bile: [beel]
-verb
1. (SC) Boil, ex. Awa an bile yer heid.
Bingle:
-
1. (AU) An automobile accident.
Bint: [mint]
-noun
1. (SC) A capricious woman.
Biscuit:
-noun
1. (AU/UK) A small cake made from sweet dough on a large, flat pan, and baked.
-Synonyms: See Cookie(US).
Bite Ya Bum:
-
1. (AU) Stop talking.
Bits: [bētz]
-noun
1. (SC) Boots.
Bloke:
-noun
1. (AU) A man.
Blootered: Bloot-ered []
-adjective
1. (SC) Intoxicated.
-Synonyms: See Pissed(1).
Bonnet:bon-net [bon-it]
-noun
1. (UK) The body panel(s) of a vehicle that provide access to the engine compartment.
-Synonyms: See Hood(US)
Bog:
-noun
1. (SC) Toilet.
2. (SC) Bathroom.
-Synonyms: See
Boggin: bog-gin []
-adjective
1. (SC) Without useful qualities; of no practical good.
2. (SC) Yielding or diffusing an odor.
Bonzer:
-adjective
1. (AU) Great or excellent.
Bothy: both-y []
-noun
1. (SC) A roughly built small house.
2. (SC) A place where those in the know can get a drink without the Excise finding out.
Bowfin: bow-fin []
-adjective
1. (SC) Yielding or diffusing an odor.
Brammer: bram-mer []
-adjective
1. (SC) The state of excelling; superiority.
Brutal:
-adjective
1. (CA) An individual is very bad at something.
2. (US) A person is very good at something.
Buck(s):
-noun
1. (CA/US) A reference to the amount of currency one has equal to one Canadian or US dollar; usage: It's 30 bucks for the LOST DVD set.
Bunny Hug:
-noun
1. (CA) A hooded sweatshirt. Chiefly Saskatchewan
-Synonyms: See Hoodie(CA/US)
Buggerlugs:
-
1. (AU) A term of endearment, often used to mildly annoy someone.
Bushed:
-
1. (AU) Exhausted.
Bushwhacked:
-
1. (US) To be attacked; ambushed.
Buzz Off:
-
1. (AU/US) Leave.
2. (AU/US) Leave me alone.
By Jingoes:
-
1. (AU) An exclaimation of surprise.
C
Cackleberry:
(AU)
1. An egg.
Cactus:
(AU)
1. Something has expired and no longer usable.
Candy Bar:
-noun
1. (US) Any of a variety of confections made with sugar, syrup, etc., often combined with chocolate, fruit, nuts, etc., made into bar form.
-Related: Chocolate Bar(CA/UK)
Canuck:
(CA)
1. A Canadian.
Cark It:
(AU)
1. To die.
Carn:
(AU)
1. A rallying cry in support of one side meaning "Come On!".
Cellotape:
(AU/UK)
1. A tape made using cellophane; typically clear.
-Synonyms: See Scotch Tape(US).
Chemist:
(AU)
1. Pharmacy.
Chesterfield:
(CA)
1. A couch or sofa.
Chew The Fat:
(AU/US)
1. A pleasant conversation.
Chewy:
(AU)
1. Chewing gum.
Chinook:
(CA)
1. A warm westerly wind.
Chip:
(UK) -noun
1. French cut potatoes, deep fried, and salted.
-Synonyms: See French Fry(US)
Chippie:
(AU)
1. A Carpenter.
Chocolate Bar:
-noun
1. (UK) Any of a variety of confections made with sugar, syrup, etc., often combined with chocolate, fruit, nuts, etc., made into bar form.
2. (US) A bar of chocolate; oeither pure chocolate or it may also contain nuts, fruit, or crisp rice.
-Related Candy Bar(CA/UK)
Chockers:
(AU)
1. To fill up with no space left.
Chockie:
(AU)
1. Chocolate.
Chook:
(AU)
1. Chicken.
Chrissie:
(AU)
1. Christmas.
Chuck A Spaz:
(AU)
1. To get angry.
Chuck A Wobbly:
(AU)
1. To throw a temper tantrum.
Chuck Up:
(AU)
1. To vomit.
-Synonyms: See Chunder(AU)
Chuffed:
(AU)
1. Very well pleased.
Chunder:
(AU)
1. To vomit.
-Synonyms: See Chuck Up(AU)
Clapped Out:
(AU)
1. Broken down.
Clobber:
(AU) -noun
1. Clothing
(AU/US) -verb
2. To convincingly defeat an opponent in fisticuffs.
Clod Hoppers:
(AU)
1. Your feet.
(US)
2. Shoes or boots.
Cobber:
(AU)
1. A friend, typically male; similar to a "mate" but of a closer relationship.
Cods Wallop:
(AU/UK)
1. Nonsense, lies or exaggeration.
Cooked It:
(CA)
1. Something has been ruined or destroyed.
Cookie: cook-ie [koo-k-ee]
(US) -noun
1. a small cake made from sweet dough on a large, flat pan, and baked.
2. informal. a term of endearment.
3. slang. a person; one tough cookie.
4. slang. an attractive young woman.
Cougar:
(CA/US)
1. An older women who flirts with or has relationships with younger men.
Crisp:
(UK) -noun
1. A thin slice of potato, deep fried until crisp, and usually salted or seasoned.
-Synonyms: See Potato Chip(CA/US)
D
Dag:
(AU)
1. Remnants of feces caught in the wool of sheep.
2. A likable fellow, nerd, geek, goof, or loser.
Daks:
(AU)
1. Mens pants or shorts.
Damper:
(AU)
1. A yeast-less bread cooked over a camp fire.
Dazzler:
(AU)
1. Something that is excellent.
Deadly:
(CA)
1. Something that is over the top or excessive.
Dead Cert:
(AU)
1. Something that is without a doubt.
Dead Horse:
(AU)
1. Tomato sauce.
Dead Set: [ded set]
-idiom
1. (AU) Something that is absolutely correct.
-noun
2. (US) Firmly decided or determined, resolved; Usage: [B]Molly was dead set against answering the phone while she was home alone.
Decko:
(AU)
1. A look or a glance.
Dekey:
(CA)
1. Something that is fashionable or cool.
Deli: del-i [del-ee]
(AU/US) -noun
1. A delicatessen; a store that sells foods already prepared or that requires little preparation such as bread, meat, cheese, and salad.
2. Food sold at a delicatessen.
Derro:
(AU)
1. A derelict
2. A person of low intellect.
Dial:
(AU)
1. The face.
Dilly Bag:
(AU)
1. A small bag for carrying items.
Dimwit:
(AU/US)
1. A person of low intellect.
Dingaling:
(AU/US)
1. A foolish or irresponsible person.
Dingbat:
(AU/US)
1. A foolish or irresponsible person.
Dingo:
(AU)
1. A canine introduced to Australia
2. An ugly woman.
Dinkum:
(AU)
1. Real, honest or genuine.
Dinky Di:
(AU)
1. The genuine article.
2. The real thing.
Dirty:
(AU)
1. To be angry or upset with someone.
Dob (In):
(AU) -noun
1. An informer.
-verb
2. To inform on someone.
-Related: Dobber
-Synonyms: See Snitch(US/UK), Narc(US)
Dobber: dob-ber [dob-er]
(AU/NZ/UK) -noun
1. An informer.
2. A foolish or contemptable person.
3. Something that is very large. Chiefly northern England
4. The male genitalia.
5. A condom.
Dodgy:
(AU/UK)
1. Something that is suspicious.
Dog's Breakfast:
(AU)
1. A mess.
Dog's Eye:
(AU)
1. A meat pie.
Dong:
-verb
1. (AU) To strike or punch.
-noun
2. (US/UK) The male genitalia.
-noun
3. (US) A phallic device.
Donk:
(AU)
1. An motor vehicle engine.
Donkey Years:
(AU)
1. A long time ago.
Doona:
(AU)
1. A bed quilt.
Doss: [daws]
(SC) -noun
1. Nonsense. Chiefly Eidenburgh
2. Splended or magnificent. Chiefly Perth
(UK) -verb
3. A rough sleep.
4. To idle away time.
-Related: Dosser, On the Doss
Dosser: dos-ser [daws-er]
(IR) -noun
1. a lazy or idle person; loafer.
Drongo:
(AU)
1. A person of low intellect.
Duck's Guts:
(AU)
1. The heart of the matter.
Dud: [duhd]
(UK) -noun
1. informal. Something that is unacceptable. Ex. He tried to pass me a dud check.
Duffer:
(AU) -noun
1. A thief of cattle.
2. A foolish person.
Dummy: dum-my [duhm-ee]
(UK) -noun
1. A rubber or plastic nipple or teething ring for a baby to suck or chew on.
-Synonyms: See Pacifier(US), Soother(CA)
Dummy Up: dum-my up [duhm-ee uhp]
(US) -verb phrase
1. To keep silent.
Dunno:
(AU/US)
1. I don't know.
Dunny:
(AU)
1. A toilet or outhouse.
E
Eh: [ey]
(CA) -interjection
1. Used at the end of a sentence to ask "What do you think?"; usage: Nice day we're having, eh?
2. An expression of confusion meaning "I don't understand you"; usage: Eh?
F
Fall: [fawl]
(CA/US) -noun
1. The season of the year that comes after summer and before winter; autumn.
Francophone: franc-o-phone
(CA)
1. A french speaking Canadian.
French Fry:
(CA/US)
1. French cut potatoes, deep fried, and usually salted.
-Synonyms: See Chips(UK)
G
Gorby: gor-by [gohr-bee]
(CA) -noun
1. derogatory. a tourist. Chiefly Alberta
H
Half-Bath:
(US) -noun
1. A room with toilet and a sink.
Hood: [hoo d]
(US) -noun
1. The body panel(s) of a vehicle that provide access to the engine compartment.
-Synonyms: See Bonnet (UK)
Hoodie: Hood-ie [hoo d-ee]
(CA/US) -noun
1. A hooded sweatshirt.
-Synonyms: See Bunny Hug(CA)
Homo Milk:
(CA)
1. Homoginized whole milk.
Hoser: hos-er [hoh-zer]
(CA) -noun
1. derogitory. A stereo-typical Canadian male, one who is chiefly concerned with beer and hockey, and wears heavy winter clothing.
2. derogitory. A loser.
I
J
K
Keener: keen-er [keen-er]
(CA) -noun
1. derogitory. An enterprising person who seeks favors from someone in an obsequious manner.
Kerfuffle: ker-fuf-fle [koor-fuhf-uh l]
(CA)
1. An unpleasantly difficult, or perplexing situation.
L
Lemon: le-mon [lem-uh n]
-noun
1. (AU/US) A person or thing that proves to be defective, imperfect, or unsatisfactory.
2. (UK) A foolish person.
3. (UK) slang. Feces.
Loo:
(UK)
1. A toilet
Loonie: loon-ie [loo-nee]
(CA) -noun
1. A Canadian coin valued at $1.00, which features a common loon (a bird) on the reverse.
M
N
Narc: [nahrk]
(US) -noun
1. abbreviation. A law enforcement officer who deals with narcotics violations.
2. An informer.
-verb
3. To inform on someone.
-Synonyms: See Dob In(AU), Snitch(US/UK)
Neel:
(CA)
1. A really likable guy.
O
On The Doss:
(IR) -verb phrase
1. To avoid or neglect (a duty or responsibility).
-Related: Doss(UK)
P
Pacifier: pac-i-fi-er [pas-uh-fahy-er]
(US) -noun
1. A rubber or plastic nipple or teething ring for a baby to suck or chew on.
-Synonyms: See Dummy(UK), Soother(CA)
Packsack: pack-sack [pak-sak]
-noun
1. (CA) A pack or knapsack, often of canvas or nylon, to be carried on one's back, sometimes supported on a lightweight metal frame strapped to the body.
-Synonyms: See Backpack(US)
Pissed: [pist]
-adjective
1. Intoxicated.
2. (US) Angry or annoyed. See Pissed Off(US).
Pissed Off: [pist awf]
-adjective
1. (US) Angry or annoyed.
-Related: Pissed(US)
Pogie: pog-ie [poh-gee]
-noun
1. (CA) Unemployment insurance, now officially called Employment Insurance in Canada.
Potato Chip: po-ta-to chip [puh-tey-toh chip]
-noun
1. (CA/US) A thin slice of potato, deep fried until crisp, and usually salted or seasoned.
-Synonyms: See Crisp(UK)
Q
R
Rubber: rub-ber [ruhb-er]
-noun
1. (US) slang. A condom.
2. (BE) A device made of rubber, for erasing marks made with pen or pencil. See Eraser AE (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/eraser)/BE (http://dictionary.cambridge.org/define.asp?key=26161&dict=CALD)
Rugrat: rug-rat [ruhg-rat]
-noun
1. (AU/US) A small child.
-Synonyms: See Ankle Biter(AU)
S
She'll Be Apples:
(AU)
1. Everything will be okay or alright.
Soother: sooth-er [sōōth-er]
(CA) -noun
1. A rubber or plastic nipple or teething ring for a baby to suck or chew on.
-Synonyms: See Dummy(UK), Pacifier(CA)
Snitch:
(US/UK) -noun
1. An informer.
-verb
2. To inform on someone.
-Synonyms: See Dob In(AU), Narc(US)
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Y'all: [yawl]
(US) -pronoun
1. You All; a reference to a non-specific group.
Ya'll: ya-all [yeh-awl]
(US) -bastardization Chiefly southeastern portions of US.
1. You All; a reference to a non-specific group.
-Synonyms: See Y'all(US)
Z