2 ‘Mug Lair’ ; (probably extinct now.) You’re not livin’ in a cattle truck mate Pull your head in. It’s worth noting that Aussies have a tendency to shorten most words in the English vocabulary as well. As an aside, it would be fair to say, a majority of blokes down the beach would usually Boardies or Boardshorts, unless they were in some type of event like lifesaving or swimming. Going Off: really busy OR a person losing their temper and shouting OR food turned sour Dead horse, tomato sauce.. dog n bone, blower, on the phone….. It can also be an insult though. sausages, exist, whereas in Australia shrimps don’t… they’re known as prawns! Good onya. For example, you walk in to a pub, bar man says “howyagoin” you reply “I’m as dry as a dead dingo’s donga”. It may have been used behind the scenes, as people were not so outspoken they had more respect for people around them, #36 is not acceptable slang between anyone – it’s an insult – don’t use it, Maggot bag – meat pie Let’s just say it only refers to men, and they tend to be wearing speedos! Mickey Ds, is generally limited to southern New England, USA. G’day mate. Walkabout = travelling Australian slang: 33 phrases to help you talk like an Aussie… Barrack, root for your team – a little obscure but certainly usable and used. I will never give away, trade or sell your email address. Great. Translation: Someone who can’t hold their drink and gets drunk easily. Plus a ton that aren’t even on here that are pretty basic, here’s 2 because I’m too lazy to add the 15 or so not on there, or the 20+ that aren’t even close to accurate. Now you can understand us Aussies.”. Dog’s eye wiv Dead ‘Orse/=Beef/Meat Pie with Tomarda sauce Scanning through it I found an expression that I just had to share: “He’s got kangaroos loose in the top paddock“. Things; emotions, conditions, and feelings; excitement and energy (related to) To expand these results, click one of the above categories. Much like pissuh, sometimes emphasized with the all purpose adverb, f*ckin, as in f*ckin pissuh. Or, if you like, just call your friends a bogan when they are acting weird. Who the hell thought that one up? I’m a Yank who lived in UK a bit. All Rights Reserved. Bull Dust/=Very fine red dust sand/or a polite way of saying nonsense. Haven’t heard anyone use rooted as tired before. Example: “Rob’s auntie carked it yesterday”, “My battery’s carked it”, “My phone’s cactus”. “You’re tripping!” Or “You be tripping!” Figuratively suggesting a long way away. Some places (e.g. this is not music” Shaggers back – Too much rooting. Some of these are also used in various other English speaking countries as well with the same or very similar meanings. This list has been put together by some of our Australian staff located all around Australia. Or being locked out of the house by the wife after too many hours in a pub. Hi Stephen, thanks for your input. choof Speaking as an Aussie I wonder if the Author is Australian ‘cos most of this is wrong. How about “like a bull at a gate” – a bit wild, out of control, rushed. Lots of random Australian slang websites include it because it's funny but don't bother learning it and actually using it. No events are currently scheduled. Yeah Nah mate, that isn’t what we call dags. Most of the slang is slang but most Aussie slang has 2 translations and only one is given. Flat out like a lizard drinking To go bushwalking is to go hiking. mull 7 Common Mistakes…, Italian Numbers: How to Count in Italian From…, 41 Italian Greetings: How to Say ‘Hello’ in…. Have a guess as to what “Hooks” refers to! I just call it a boat. Bloody funny accent that was! Which really isn’t much different from the Ranching community I grew up in. It’s also interesting to learn how the Australian accent evolved. I bet if we put all these slang words into a sentence, people would think we were talking another language! Example: “Steven is having a whinge about his girlfriend. Snags is a term borrowed from Australian slang. Established in 1894 by Simeon Simpson, DAKS produces luxury clothing and accessories for both men and women. Pissed off can be annoyed Or leaving the location. Destinations Food & Drink News Stay Video. what about flip-flops—–there thongs because of how they sound when you walk. Leper in a sleeping bag – chiko roll “I’ll get my thongs” Thongs in Australia are like sandals. PIP, GOT THE--To be despondent. Even though Australian English has its roots in British English, living in London means I have to tone down my Australian slang and expressions in order to be understood. Stoked = really happy that that happed or really pumped Example: “Mate, I’m stoked about our surfing trip this weekend”. Hossie=hospital Cut and Shut/= Originally an automotive term, but can refer to a woman as having her womb removed/ or her tubes tied. If you find yourself in a bit of an argument and you begin to act unreasonably you might be told to “pull ya head in“, if however you’re right (stubborn) and you really want the other person to believe what you’re saying you can say “fair dinkum mate“. PLATYPUS--Remarkable indigenous animal forming a link between bird and beast. South Africans would understand a lot of these, our own slang / colloquialisms are similar. Also most of the information is wrong. Crack the shits= see above. If it’s their shout they’re going to be paying. If someone calls you the “C” word in Australia (and you haven’t done anything to make them angry), then breathe a sigh of relief… it means you have entered the mate zone. Captain Cook = A look This is the way languages are revolutionized. Preferably amusing? So people who are involved in construction work are often called tradespeople. An adult female. Thirst trap – A sexy photograph or flirtatious message posted on social media. I lived in Queensland for a couple years in the 1980s, loved it! Ankle biter – small child I’ve was in Australia about 10 years ago and bought a sticker sheets called Aussie Lingo! or if you dont agree and want to be slightly sarcastic you say yeh nah in a low tone or if you agree you can say nah yeh lol, all a bit out dated i reckon , need to upgrade to this century man. pom, bloody pom, whinging pom etc We think it would be great if every Australian knew the meaning. Aussie gems such as servo, bottle-o, doona and derro are unique to its shores. Example: “Onya, mate! “I’m totally stuffed mate.” In Australia and England deep fried potato cakes are commonly sold in fish and chip shops and takeaway food shops. Those can be added too if they are Aussi slang. (‘ave a) pull 59. Murphy’s chance or just Murphy’s = it just ain’t gonna happen ‘Stuffed’ means tired or worn out. Australian accent & pronunciation: newcomers to ‘Stralia need to read this . Example: “Sharon’s not the smartest tool in the shed, she’s got a few kangaroos loose in the top paddock”. Somewhere I heard when you curse (or i’m not even sure if that’s a curse) yourself, you go: “Bly me!” . I guess it depends on ur age . Your email address will not be published. ‘She’ll Be Right Mate’ Means ‘Everything will be okay’ Shemozzle. Photography and infographics cannot be used without permission.Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy | Terms and Conditions, FREE GUIDE - How to get fluent: 9 Reasons You’re Not Fluent…YET! As well as carked it. FOMO – Fear of missing out. “You fuckin’ wit(h) me? e. g. “That’s a beaut pressie you got. Cuppa – tea or coffee. Kiwi Then use this dictionary of Aussie slang to help translate. “Hi! So if your car broke down, you could technically say, “The car’s carked it.” However it sounds a little funny, so we’d refer to a component of the car, like, “The engine’s carked it.” Although I guess you could say, “Did you hear about how The Large Hadron Collider completely carked it?” but that still sounds a little off. It describes what geologists call an Oxbow Lake (look it up). Pull a sickie, chuck a sickie – beautiful , A couple more: Pakky – Suburb of Pakenham 15 June 2018 Surfing is pretty much like a religion around Australia’s beaches, this means it’s probably a good idea to brush up on your slang so you’re not left behind when you’re catching the waves at Spot X. Grommet, Leggie, Frothin’? Crocodile Dundee had a gonk. Get started today! Meaning: (Not) within a manageable distance. Bloke. I love their use of shortening words, really seems to make sense and something that I might try to do to save time. Usually fairly cheap. Derro/=A derelict remnant of a former man, usually in reference to a homeless drunkard or petrol/glue sniffer Pissed off can also mean there just really annoyed, not just drunk, Tinny may be a area or state saying, like grouse in Victoria meaning great. Or “You for real? What does that mean? Dink – the Victorian term for giving someone a lift on their bike as in ‘I’ll give you a dink’. Much like counties across England Oz has it’s own slang abbreviations, so this week it’s my Top Ten Aussie Slang Terms. Disagree with #80 – Sickie. Many English speaking people visiting Australia for the first time often find our English surprisingly different. Most dramatically: “Please, tell me you’re joking! I have often heard and used, howyagoin. Sand shoes – They wore sand shoes = pumps, sneakers for playing tennis. Perhaps due to our shared British heritage and hearing these terms on TV. Anyway, as an ardent Scrabble player, this list will certainly come in handy, as lots of Aussie slang words (without translation) have recently been added to the word lists. Oddly though, some of these words end up being longer than they were originally. Some of the slang terms are also only used in certain parts of Australia and not others. I grew up on Aussie lingo. By Howcast. Thanks for the word,.Cobber. ” 92 Stubby Holder – Used so your hands don’t get cold when holding your beer!” Now in Australia, of course, we have shortened the names for all of these people. Smoko = Break to have cigarette, I am an Aussie myself and how bout’ ya putt in ‘you look like a stunned mullet’ or ‘are ya gonna say something or are ya just gonna stand there like a kangaroo in the headlights’ or maybe ‘what, what is it? Plonk = Wine She is constantly berating her best friend ever since she got a pay rise and a diamond engagement ring. “Having a go” can also mean being insulting, as in “Are you having a go at me?”, to pick on someone … or to take a turn at something. Extremely versatile word for your vocab. Cranny – Suburb of Cranbourne Indeed, rooted denotes tiredness. ta dole bludger Meaning: Really awesome. .I once heard a story of an English lady on vacation in Oz who was changing into her swimming gear in a communal women’s room. “Put some snags on the barbie” – this is a statement you’ll hear way more often than “Put a shrimp on the barbie”… why? “Ute” in Strine is a truck or SUV, not to be confused with utes (plural) from “My Cousin Vinnie,” where it refers to youths, or as Vinne explains to the judge, “youthes.”. Cricky dick = a rude way of saying cricky or if you are extermly shocked, Dag- nerdy or geeky person… Meaning: How are you going? Starkers – To be naked; wearing your birthday suit Aussie slang is definitely fun to listen to and if you’re planning to visit or live in Australia, well you gotta gear up and polish your knowledge on Aussie terms. A clusterfuck of all proportions. Do you know any others? ?” everything going bad What separates her from other linguists is her ability to explain complex topics in a no-nonsense, straightforward manner. I enjoyed this article. Spot on Flamin’ heck! NSW) footy = NRL (“league”). Me and my friend were looking through these and I screamed: ‘WHAT THE HELL DOES _______ MEAN!’ A lot, Most of this list is horribly inaccurate, either phrases that I’ve never heard an Aussie say (living in a ski town for over 15 years you meet a lot!). No Wozza/No Woz – No worries (Not specific to Melbourne) root means sex like “i had a real nice root last night ay” meaning “i had some really good sex last night yeah?”, ute – truck togs – swimwear Bloke strewth!! Oh and what about “take the piss”? spliff For some (incl. The 20 Aussie slang words you need to know . Old fart = old person or elderly Nov 7, 2018. Your update nails it perfectly I always assumed it’s because a penis in a tight ‘environment’ looks like the shape of a small trapped bird! A word a male would use, something not as crude as say, ‘She’s the dog’s boxxocks at her job’. Heard that someone is “Flat out like a lizard drinking“? Sad it’s hardly used any more! You missed ‘rightio’ meaning ok One of its signature features is making words as short as possible. Australian slang is informal language used in Australia. Some clown went walkabout out woop woop and got eaten by a wombat! ‘Knocked up’ means pregnant – “who do you reckon knocked up Bob’s daughter?”. !” Or “You playin’ wit(h) me? Razoos – money Had the Snip/= No jellybeans in the jellybean bag/Vasectomy. You can use it to refer to people who have literally died, however it’s pretty crude and tasteless and could be offensive depending on who you’re talking to and the context, so to be safe I’d stick to inanimate objects. Stuffed = tired, wore out Keep up the good work. Me 55 born n bred blues (NSW)…. ?” I have a lot of mates that thought me a lot about Australia and its culture. Shocks=shoes n sox, Chips – they mean French fries or potato chips, depends on the context. When in a place where language differs from your own, I find it’s very useful to know how to understand & interpret non verbal communication, it’s a world-wide, international language : Safe travels. New Teen Slang Words 2021. It is an abbreviation as such, and not a full word. After all, Australians are pretty casual people, and some office banter is definitely common! Stunned Mullet It could also mean bewildered or (indignant) disbelief… By the way pissed off is not annoyed it’s more like Angry. Ridgey Didge = Authentic, truth Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoyed this post. Millennial Slang. * Not within a bulls roar – meaning nowhere in sight or you are nowhere near the truth of the issue. “She’s a ledge of a teacher”. I recently visited the Furphy museum in Shepparton, which is fascinating. Dag – … “She’ll be apples”. Struggling to understand the locals in this land of bloody galahs, barbies in the arvo and choccy bikkies with your cuppa? Sooky – My mum (born in 1926) was the youngest of four girls living in Adelaide. Blind. This is an important one to know. If one were to follow that logic they’d be called pelican smugglers. Going off like a frog in a sock = going crazy, excited. Dad’n’Dave/=Shave. The meaning of the phrase? G’day mate! #australia #slang #aussie #funny #quotes Agree that rooted can mean tiredness. To have a flogg or someone’s just had a flogg means something else entirely. Whether you’re dreaming of visiting Australia, have just arrived or have been in this gigantic island of paradise for a while, there are a few Australian slang words that you should learn to help you get through day to day life. Dandy – Suburb of Dandenong bother -bro Australian slang Australian slang or Aussie slang is commonly referred to as strine by the locals. Stuffed= pregnant Grub = an unpleasant person Who cares about yer hands mate. knocked up = tired worn out Jatz Crackers – testicles (as made famous by Steve Folley commentating on the diving at the Atlanta Olympics) Good crack similar to Scot’s Irish and English just a bit more childish. gash she give up the goat shagged, rooted, knackered. DAKS is a holder of 3 Royal Warrants; representing a long standing relationship with the Royal Family and the outstanding quality of its products. eg- I’m heading to the bottlo to grab a goon cask. Spot on…..goon is the abbreviation for flagon – a large 2 or 3 litre glass bottle of wine. Sometimes, I just wish people would check these ridiculous lists with a local linguist. Sips Tea. When you wake up and just say fug it. You gotta know the context! Meaning: “Let’s go down to the pub, my shout!”. Subscribe to my newsletter to receive detailed travel guides, exclusive travel and language learning tips, priority access to giveaways and more! Meaning: Someone who is a bit daft, strange or loopy. Some of them used to be, but would never be pronounced with a straight face by anyone under 30. Turps = Alcohol ‘Hoon’. “You must be joking! 3. hello-gday Get her free guide to access 78 FREE Online Dictionaries to Learn Your Target Language. Example: “Have you seen Simon?” – “Nah, he’s gone walkabout”. Barrack- to follow/root for a particular sports team. !” Far, far easier to memorise when you know the meaning. ‘Ya’ – you, ¹nonstandard spelling of you. Never ever in me life mate have I heard ‘smoko’ called “mornos”. Zonked, cooking with gas, ya larrakin, argy bargy, kark it popper – juice box Dust Bunnies/balls of fluff that collect, under beds, but especially on newly fitted carpets. Some of the phrases posted are also Cockney rhyming slang, such as Frog and Toad for road. In some American, urban, subcultures you may hear: Everyone uses the word ‘tinnie’ for a can of beer. Freakin hell – expression of disgust. don’t ask for a napkin to wipe off your face! Screamer – a great mark (Aussie Rules term) I'm the 'guide' behind The Intrepid Guide, a hub for travellers and language learners with thousands of readers and a popular newsletter. Note: the voice must rise up in pitch at the end of that question. The G – MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground) Flick the bails – lets call it a day In the late 19th century when the English Lord Roberts created the London police, the recruits were given a silver shilling, 12 pennies, similar to 10 cents today, but a lot of money then. The moulded type are usually factory produced and more uniform in size and shape. “You right mate?”… “Bloody Oath”, “budgie smugglers” really is just guys wearing speedos When people used to smuggle birds they would stuff them into tight underpants – this is where it comes from ;P. Really? “Yo, (is) you for real? American English Australian Meaning to look for something, PINS--Legs. Or ducks nuts! Read more about me here. If you’re really stuck but want to seem as though you’re beginning to learn some of the local Australia language – the lingo if you will, always say hello by saying “G’day” and always add “mate” to the end of every sentence.”, Mate comes from British English with the same meaning, hot- hotty Planning a trip? I thoroughly enjoy explaining the meanings of such phrases like “budgie smugglers” and “woop woop”. A few cans short of a six pack (beer). Be carefull Other examples include lazy as, fast as, and hot as. Have never heard anyone say in the bollocky – lol , Well the Ozzies uses British English so therefore I reckon that’s the reason why the Ozzie words are alike the British words like for instance the Brits calls it a ” wheelie” and then the Ozzies also call it ” wheelie, Ha ha, hilarious. ‘Gotta’ – ¹got to, ²have got to Shonky. ‘Yo’/ ‘Hey’/ ‘Oi’ – ¹exclamation to get someones attention, ²to call attention to, ³to greet someone. According to an upcoming Australian documentary entitled Do It Ourselves Culture, the word doof was first said back in 1993 by a furious German lady by the name of Helga as a means of describing the music of local Sydney dance act, Non Bossy Posse, who were performing at 600 King St, Newtown. I live in rural Australia and I haven’t heard half of that stuff! Australian slang comes from a mixture of migrants or convicts that cam came from Irland Scotland England also mixed American sayings. is a shout used in Australia, usually in the Bush, to attract attention or indicate one’s own location. These fellahs walk into the Pub, sing out “Fisho” then take interested clientele back to their refrigerated vehicle. If you want detailed destinations guides, languages learning tips, and free travel phrase guides, then you've come to the right place! put it in ya sky rocket(put it in your pocket)…… drier than dingo’s donga, drought no rain Is a phrase that has nothing at all to do with what bicycle, bus,Uber or train you plan on taking to get there, or go home! 100 Australian sayings and slang words everyone should know Arvo. Countless movies have portrayed the special way surfers talk, and even cartoons are using the surfer manner of speech for comedic relief. There are a couple of others I’d clarify. Number 9 isn’t correct, we call them togs, not bathers or swimsuits lol. It means very thirsty. Friggen- how to say f&*@£%g in front of kids and non sweaters. Once you’ve been in Australia for, well, an hour, you’ll notice that nearly every word has an ‘o’ on the end of it. Like what you see? Do his/her block= get angry For example “howyagoin mate!”. PIKE--Australian name for species of salt-water fish. Squizz – having a gander. ao unidade a mensagem casa um pouco, no entanto em vez de, é magnífica blog. Meaning: Small or tight male beachwear featuring the Speedo logo. The term walkabout refers to a rite of passage during which Indigenous male Australians undergo a journey during adolescence, typically between 10 to 16 years of age. Yonks = Long time. crack a fat Dunny budgie – blowflies. Kegga – Redhead (Same as Ranga, specific to Berwick) Other meanings & alternative phrases. Banana bender = Queenslander Prezo = presentation It means wood/forest. Friend Cow inna cupboard/=Can of powdered milk, canned evaporated/condensed milk, cartons of UHT/Long Life milk that can be stored long term in a cupboard/pantry long term without the need to be refrigerated. mr-sir ‘Ave a root’. (And some have very different meanings for the same word or expression). “bottle-o” (Bottle shop / off license) “servo” (garage / service station). mate seriously one of the most used words in Australian slang and it means friend. Tone is very important with this kind of language it’s mainly used as banter with a bit of wrestling, It was now it covers all the cheap nasty stuff in the casks and bottles. Yacka – work; usually hard yacka I’d hate to think that people were trying to conceal slugs in their cossies when someone conceived the name sluggos. broken never to work again Example: “We should invite that bloke (man) over to join us, he’s drinking with the flies”. It’s true that Australians use slang that is also used in the UK, and that some of these slang terms are not as commonly used as they once were. we usually reserved the word “goon” for the cheap wine in the box/cask. Meaning: Depending on the context it can either mean something that something is going extremely well or when someone is really angry to the point of yelling. Not offensive, but explanatory……Bit hard to stay feminine with Aussie slang for a Sheila! Aussies will often put ‘as’ after adjectives to give it more emphasis. A Billabong is an Aboriginal word. What do you think about Australian slang? #89 It’s not so your hands don’t get cold while your drinking…’For Pete’s Sake’ It’s so your beer stays cold, yer Drongo. PITCH A TALE--Tell an untruth. ‘take the piss’ is quite common in the UK so not really ‘Aussie lingo’. What a fun post to read and learn about Australian slang and culture. Here’s How To Make It Feel Like Home, Pingback: Teaching when #English is the #Second #Language for the Entire Class #ESL | CCNEPal 2017, Pingback: Learn the Lingo – What is the Slang? These aren’t even proper Australian slangs, if I’m not mistaken no one here in Australia calls Facebook facey. Nice Kate. Who knows that the words we call slang today may become part of the regular English someday and may come into writing as well. I know, and I’m really rapt!” Ratbag : Moron, imbecile, one who shows disrespect or displays no feeling or compassion towards others Raw prawn : See Come the raw prawn Rave : Talk or speak for long periods of time. A rhetorical greeting, similar to hello, not a question. Hi Richard, yeah, I suppose “duck nuts” isn’t real appropriate, don’t know how old, but definitely Ocka, is simply, “Ledge”. Fly on the wall-when an conversation some one peeks in and listens and looks. Amusingly, while I was reading this list, my girlfriend (main squeeze) texted me “no problemo”. a ring on the dog ? Example: “Oi mate, that sheila’s (woman) a beaut! A dingo is an Australian wild dog which is often persecuted and leads a tough life. She questioned ..”what is this doof, doof, doof?.. Bush – doesn’t mean outback. PLUG--To strike. Appendix:Australian English vocabulary; Wikipedia. Thanks. Give me 5= give me a high five Master these 33 phrases of Australian slang and you'll be fair dinkum. Drop the aitch off of any word beginin with a H/h; Horse= ‘Orse; House= ‘Owse etc A cactus is just a cactus over here, a prickly succulent. Barker’s Eggs/= Dog’s droppings that have turned white in the sun on lawns, or anywhere. The front passenger seat in a vehicle. Originally a Bludger was an accepted description of a man who lived off the earnings of prostitutes that he controlled. Wang – Wangaratta Love it, I recognise a lot of this, we used similar slang growing up in Liverpool, and what I didn’t use I recognise from Neighbours and The Sullivans( ‘Fair crack of the whip’, ‘Good egg’ ):-), they dont even have root Sanger = Sandwich Both “potato scallop” and “potato fritter” are used in Queensland. Mallies (pronounced mawlies)/= Old Codgers with nothing better to do than hang around shopping malls in groups together, ogling women going about their shopping, whilst waiting for the Supermarket to call them up to make a home delivery. Chuck a wobbly Come over here for a minute. mate – you need to fix this, The last sentence of the article mentions ‘mate’: excited, energetic; There are no categories underneath this one. Up yourself – stuck up. Sinto-me que você pode com algumas por cento ‘Got’- past tense of get. Some more I have learnt; Bingle too right footy Yobbo Barbie Full as a goog – eaten so much that I couldn’t eat any more. Pearler = beautiful day Cooee! Bloody tyres rooted etc. Close but it’s supposed to be “carked it” which means something is dead, broken or has stopped working. Tommy Rot/= British BS/lies/propaganda; also reference to British standards of class distinction/protocols/etiquette I went fishin’ in my tinny the other day, and I ran into this charter boat. Although Australia is an English speaking country, arriving into the country with little knowledge of the most popular Aussie slang words may just get you into a few awkward situations. A Barry Crocker – having a shocker. I have heard it used “get me tinny from the fridge luv’ Rubber=eraser. !” i.e: !” Or “Yo, is you (f**king) serious (right now)!? Have added Flanno though. Some phrases can be a bit more difficult to work out than the abbreviations Australians use. What Americans consider shrimp we call prawns, Few more I use Shark biscuit – kids at the beach. Romanesco: 25 Cool Roman Dialect Words You Should…, 15 Italian Words You Should NEVER Mispronounce [&…, Is Norwegian Hard to Learn? Aussies are great at not splitting checks, instead, they take turns paying for things. Few noticeable exclusions.. for those that know .. including Pingers (haha).. Chockers.. And Going Off, up shit creek without a paddle spearing tadpoles with a crow bar. 50), starkers I really think is very British. I think the video below perfectly illustrates this unique way of speaking Australian! One in 6 Aussies have Irish blood in their ancestry, I think it is really Guinness LOL. Hate change, being too serious, and political correctness your a mug, not the brightest spark. The bush can mean the outback / country in the right context. Definitely ‘tinny’ or ‘can’ doesn’t matter what drink it is a long as it’s in a can. A bit dodgy or devious. Case and point, remember ‘Crush’, the turtle, laid-back surfer dude in Disney’s Finding Nemo? 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Another one is port meaning suitcase or school bag used in QLD and northern NSW shortened from the French word portmanteau which also the word porter comes from. slow thinker takes a bit for it to sink in A True Blue sheila looked at her underwear admiringly and asked: So, what do Aussies mean when they say: “Let’s grab a slab from the bottle-o for our piss-up later.” A “slab” is a quantity or beer, usually a box.