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March 26, 2021

Word of the Day – Onya

Onya (Exclamation) on-ya (informal) (Aus) An exclamation of approval; good on you! 1980s a contraction…

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March 15, 2021

Word of the Day – Barcoo

Barcoo (adj) bah-ku (informal Australian) Relating to the remote inland area of Australia. Late 19th…

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December 3, 2020

Word of the Day – Fossick

Fossick (verb) fos-ik (Aus/NZ) Rummage; search. Mid 19th century (referring to mining): probably from the…

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November 7, 2020

Word of the Day – Razoo

Razoo (noun) (Aus) ra-zu Used to denote an imaginary coin of little value or a…

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October 14, 2020

Word of the Day – Stoush

Stoush (verb/noun) st-ow-sh (Aus informal) Hit; fight with./ A brawl or other fight. Late 19th…

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September 28, 2020

Word of the Day – Shypoo

Shypoo (noun) (Aus) (informal) shai-poo Inferior alcoholic drink. Late 19th century origin unknown. (more…)

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June 20, 2020

Word of the Day – Plurry

Plurry (adj) (Aus/Eng) plu-ree (informal)Used to express anger, annoyance, or shock, or simply for emphasis.…

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June 7, 2020

Word of the Day – Imbo

Imbo (noun) (Aus) (informal) im-bo A stupid or gullible person. 1950s humorous shortening of imbecile.…

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May 26, 2020

Word of the Day – Mundowie

Mundowie (noun) (aus/informal) mun-dow-ee A footstep Early 19th century Australian pidgin, perhaps from Dharuk manuwi…

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May 12, 2020

Word of the Day – Smoodge

Smoodge (Noun/Verb) (Aus/NZ) s-moo-j Affectionate flattery/ to behave in an ingratiating manner Early 20th century…

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