K
Kelpie - Australian working dog.
King-hit - An unexpected hit, an unfair punch.
Knock - To criticise.
Knock back - Refusal, to refuse something.
Koori - Aboriginal person or people.
L
Lairy - Flashy, showy, gaudy.
Larrikin - A person who is fun/funny, harmless prankster, comedian.
Lob in - Drop in or visit someone.
Long paddock - The side of the road where livestock is grazed during droughts.
Longneck - 750ml bottle of beer.
Lurk - Have a look.
Lush - Sexy.
M
Maccas - McDonald's.
Magic Pudding - An endlessly renewable resource.
Manchester - Household linen/bedding.
Mappa Tassie - A woman's private region.
Mate - Buddy, friend.
Mate's Rate - Cheaper than usual charge for a "friend".
Mickey Mouse - Can mean something really good or really bad depending on region.
Middy/Pot - 285 ml beer glass in all Australian States and Territories excluding South Australia.
Missus - Girlfriend, wife or partner.
Mob - Group of people or animals, a family/community.
Mongrel - Despicable person, or bitzer dog.
Mug - Friendly insult, gullible person, a face.
Mull/Mix- Marijuana, cannabis, grass, weed, yarndi.
Mull-O-Matic - A device for chopping marijuana, also 'grinder'.
Muster - Round up sheep, cattle or anything else.
Mozzie - A mosquito.
N
Nang - Nitrous oxide.
Never Never - The Outback, centre of Australia.
Nipper - Young surf lifesaver.
No Drama/No Worries - No problem, An expression of forgiveness or reassurance.
No-Hoper - Somebody who'll never do well, no chance.
Nuddy - Naked, wearing no clothes.
O
Offsider - An assistant, helper.
Oldies - Parents.
Op Shop - Opportunity shop, thrift store, secondhand store.
O.S. - Overseas.
Oscar - An ounce (oz) of a drug.
Outback - The interior of Australia.
Oxies - Oxycodone, a prescription opioid.
Oz - Australia.
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Discover Australia - Strayan Slang
Non-FictionG'day reader! I decided to write this guide to Strayan slang (Australian English) to help people from around the world understand some of the weird and wacky things us Aussies come out with. There are many such dictionaries and guides but I've trie...
