Australians speak their own brand of English, developed during their years of isolation from other English-speaking peoples.
Its vowel sounds have been compared to those of the London Cockney. But they feel insulted by the comparison.
And so do Australians.
At its best, it is clearer, lengthier, and correct grammatically — but the unmistakeable flat accent will distinguish it from any other intonation on earth.
Aussies enjoy creating word plays and colloquialisms that are unique to this country.
The results are often very funny, picturesque, and robust.
By using this dictionary you will have a better understanding of the aussie personality, and the aussie sense of humour.
let stalk strine!
Professor Lauder knows the answers‼
Do you have a Gloria Soame?
What are sex? What is an egg nishner? And where checque etcher londger ray?
More Australiana
first australians
Long before a word of English was ever spoken in Australia, the First Nations' languages were heard all over the continent.
English thieves' cant came to be known as flash, which became the accepted name for the vocabulary during the convict period in New South Wales, from 1788 to 1850.