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What does swag mean in Australian slang?
In Australia, a swag is a portable sleeping unit. It is normally a bundle of belongings rolled in a traditional fashion to be carried by a foot traveller in the bush.
Where did larrikin come from?
The word larrikin was a dialect term meaning “mischievous or frolicsome youth” originating from the West Midlands region of England (particularly the counties of Worcestershire and Warwickshire).
Where did the term Smoko come from?
There is a town in Victoria, Australia called Smoko, which “gained its name in 1865 because gold seekers regularly stopped here for a smoke and a rest on their way to and from the goldfields”. The term is believed to have originated in the British Merchant Navy, and was in use as early as 1857.
Where did the term Aussie battler come from?
Battler seems to be a homegrown Australian use which derives from phrases like ‘battle on’ or ‘battle around’. A battler was someone who battled on against all odds. The term comes into use in the 1890s depression and was in a rural context synonymous with a swagman. These were the real battlers.
What does mateship mean in Australia?
Mateship is a common word in many countries, but it has come to have a special meaning in Australian English. The Australian National Dictionary defines it as “the bond between equal partners or close friends; comradeship; comradeship as an ideal”.
What does grog mean in Australia?
In the Australian context “grog” was used to describe diluted, adulterated and sub-standard rum. Eventually in Australia the word “grog” came to be used as a slang term for any alcoholic beverage.
What is Cenno?
Ceno or Cenno , the Centrelink office. Also used to refer to a weekly payment (pension or otherwise) from the Centrelink office.
What does swag stand for?
SWAG stands for Stuff We All Get, typically when attending an expo or trade show. You get SWAG when people at booths hand out free stuff like pens, prizes, etc. Look at all of this SWAG!
What are some Australian slang words and phrases?
125 Australian Slang Words & Phrases. A Cold One – Beer; Accadacca – How Aussies refer to Australian band ACDC; Ankle Biter – Child; Arvo – Afternoon (S’Arvo – this afternoon!) Aussie Salute – Wave to scare the flies; Avo – Avocado; Bail – To cancel plans. ‘Bruce bailed’ = Bruce isn’t going to turn up. Barbie – Barbecue
What is the swag meme?
The overuse of the word annoyed a lot of internet users and eventually spawned a popular meme that spread though Facebook claiming that swag really is “a 60’s acronym thought up by closet homosexuals standing for “secretly we are gay” “, and even though that is a load of bullshit, it actually got the sheeple of Facebook to stop using the term.
Why do people hate the word swagger?
The word “swagger” was made by Scandanavians as early as the 1530s, but Shakespeare’s use of the word gave it a new meaning (as early as 1590 ). Many hate this word because they believe that black rappers made it, and so many people use it so often.