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Australia 'Slang-Uage': Sayings, Slang and Idiom, the Aussie Way

Paul Bugeja

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Brolga Publishing
07 June 2023

Reference; Slang & dialect humour

We use them every day, some of us more than others.

They make our conversations colourful and interesting, loud and bright, rich and rare...and sometimes seemingly foreign or incomprehensible to visitors to our shores.

They derive from a variety of cultural, historical and ethnic sources, and have adapted and evolved over time into a collection of truly original ‘Australian-isms’.

They underline and emphasise the linguistic imprint of who we are as Australians. Some call them ‘Strine’. Others, simply slang or idiom.

We like to think of them as Australian ‘Slang-uage’ – Sayings, Slang and Idiom, the Aussie way. Here are some Aussie sayings to ponder:

‘Hello, here’s trouble’, ‘How are you me old china?’, “Howzit garn?’ ‘Saw your light on, thought I’d drop in’, ‘We have to stop meeting like this’

By: Paul Bugeja
Imprint: Brolga Publishing
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 127mm, Spine: 6mm
Weight: 122g
ISBN: 9781922036834
ISBN 10: 1922036838
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 07 June 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Paul Bugeja is an Australian-based writer, editor, screenwriter and actor. He is a member of both Actors Equity and the Australian Writers Guild.