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Australian slang

Australian slang is informal language used in Australia.

UnderstandThis guide should be viewed as an informal and fun introduction to some Australian idiosyncrasies, rather than a guide on how to communicate.
Greetings
Time
Colours
CursingYou may hear this a lot and it can be used in a wide range of situations, and confusingly it can be either affectionate or insulting. It is not as strong as its use in British English.
Sex and Anatomy
Eating
Drinking/drugs
Clothing, Accessories and objects
People
Geography
Places
Animals
Driving
Other
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