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Which Aussie words should we keep?

Nov 12 07:32am

Today on Sunrise, with a words expert, Dr Bruce Moore, coming in, we want to to know which words Australia needs to keep!

Dr Moore says that the traditional Australian lingoand accent is on the way out.

Share which Ocka words you hope never go bush....

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1. moomsies - Nov 12 07:42am

When my brother was in Vegas he wanted to check out the buffet to make sure it was suitable for his children. He asked the waiter if he could 'take a quick squizz' leading to some confusion!

2. sclaytonau - Nov 12 07:42am

On a trip to the states Angela my daughter left the cousins in stitches when she described an innapropriately dressed mature lady as mutton dressed up as lamb. We had to translate

3. geckett - Nov 12 07:48am

Re aussie words

for those of us not living in the 'big smoke' our version of the glass door on the dunny is: Useless as tits on a bull.

gerri mac

4. bonesltk - Nov 12 07:54am

ALL !!!

5. danielle_movingmemories - Nov 12 07:59am

Dear Mel and Kochie,

Although this isn't a word, I noticed something interesting this morning when watching Mel. At certain times she curls her lips under and together as does Kim (from "Kath and Kim"). Although Kim also shakes her head at the same time and has a lot more 'attitude'.

6. bonesltk - Nov 12 08:01am

i was in spain in 2004,was arguing with cable car opperater !
i said in the end for him to "bang it !", well the pooh really flew,until a tiny,tiny old lady orig,frm melbourne,explained in spanish as to what i meant !!! it was because of the word "BANG" and terrorism concerns,,, oopps on my part

7. erinjaques79 - Nov 12 08:01am

A swiss friend asked my husband what's an example of some aussie slang. He said well... you might say 'excuse me sir, how much do you charge for a night at this hotel' An aussie might say HEY COBBER, WHATS THE DAMAGE FOR THE DIGS AT THIS JOINT?
Erin Townsville QLD

8. mitch_fay - Nov 12 08:07am

I reckon we should bring back fair dinkum. I don't even know what it means, but my primary school principal used to say it all the time when someone got in trouble. Course' I was exposed to the word a lot and I remember it well :)

9. jgds01 - Nov 12 08:30am

Bogie (bo-ge), meaning bath.

10. rita.lamari - Nov 12 08:39am

I like the term used by Alf on Home and Away. You quite often hear him say, "Stone the flamin' crows!"

This is DEFINITELY one not to lose.

Rita - Townsvill, QLD

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