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10/09/2026

“Spitting chips” is iconic Australian slang that means to be furious, outrageously angry, or utterly frustrated. 
It conveys the visual of someone so mad, sputtering, and choked up with rage that they are practically spitting out wood chips (or fry-style chips) as they rant.

08/09/2026

“Fair dinkum, I’m flat out like a lizard drinking, so after smoko I’m gonna rock up to the bottle-o for a slab of tinnies.”
Translation: “Honestly, I’m extremely busy right now, so after my break I’m going to show up at the liquor store for a 24-pack of canned beer.”

06/09/2026

In Australian slang, common expressions for having an affair or cheating include:
Carrying on – “She’s been carrying on with a bloke from work.”
Playing around or messing around – “He was playing around behind her back.”
Two-timing – “I found out he was two-timing me.”
Stepping out or stepping out on [someone] – “Word is she was stepping out on him.”
Having a bit on the side – Refers to the person being seen outside the main relationship (e.g., “He’s got a bit on the side”).
Sneaking around – Emphasizes the secretive nature of the affair.

05/09/2026

“Australia’s Poet Laureate of the Everyday”—the master storyteller who captures specific Aussie places, feelings, and slang without ever sounding cheesy or forced.

05/09/2026

Getting loose / Getting on it: Heading out with the deliberate intention to party hard and get drunk.
Going on a bender: A multi-day streak of nonstop drinking or partying.
Pres / Pre-drinks: “Pre-game” drinks consumed at someone’s house before heading to a venue.
Kick-ons: An after-party that continues long after the main bars or clubs close.
Rager: A massive, chaotic, or wild party.

01/09/2026

In Australian football culture, AFL finals month (September) is colloquially referred to simply as “September”.
Because the entire footy finals series takes place throughout the month, playing in or reaching the post-season is commonly called:
“Playing in September” or “September Footy” – Refers to the high-intensity, high-stakes style of play during the finals series.
“September Action” – Refers to the finals matches themselves.
“The Big Dance” – The slang term specifically for the Grand Final held at the end of September (also commonly called “The Granny”).

31/08/2026

In Australian English, a common slang expression for hitting the bullseye or achieving a perfect result is “dead center” or “bang on.”

28/08/2026

Show-pony: Someone who loves drawing attention to themselves, often focusing on appearances, fancy clothes, or flashy moves rather than doing real work.

27/08/2026

Brekkie: Breakfast.
Bikkie: Biscuit.
Chokkie: Chocolate.
Lollies: Sweets or candy (used generally, not just for lollipops).
Sarnie / Sangers: Sandwiches (sanger is more common, but sarnie appears too).
Barbie: Barbecue.

26/08/2026

Going for a stroll / leg-stretch: Used for a casual, short walk around the neighborhood or after sitting for too long.

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