Top Ten Aussie Slang

If you ever plan on taking a visit to Australian, learn these words and you'll fit right in. Goodluck mate!

1. Aussie

Another name for the country, its people, and anything else Australian.

2. Barbie

A favourite Australian pasttime is the barbeque or ‘cook off', getting friends together during the warmer months (not to be confused with Ken's girlfriend).

3. Thongs

Famous Aussie beach footwear, not to be confused with the undergarment.

4. G’day mate
The Aussie greeting – shortened from ‘good day’.
5. Boomerang

A flat, curved, and usually wooden object which - when thrown correctly - returns to the thrower. 

6. By jingoes
An exclamation of surprise.

7. Out in the sticks

Out in the bush, away from civilization, in remote areas.

8. Plonk

Cheap wine (usually cask). Ask us about Goon, baby!

9. Sheila

A common term for an Australian female, usually single and probably good looking.  Thought to have originated from the high number of female immigrants from Ireland called Sheelagh.

10. Dunny

Also known as the toilet.

Source:

http://www.statravel.com.au/cps/rde/xchg/au_division_web_live/hs.xsl/australian-language.htm