The Downunder Dictionary - the Guide to the Most Common Words & Phrases in Australian Strine (G to N)
| Term /Expression: | Meaning: |
|---|---|
| G'bye | Farewell (the last thing you'll want to say) |
| G'day | Hello, welcome |
| Gaggle | Group |
| Galah | Silly person, also a noisy parrot |
| Garbo | Someone who collects garbage |
| Give someone a ring, to | To make a telephone call |
| Good oil, the | Something genuine; the truth. |
| Goose | A silly confused overly meticulous person |
| Grazier | Large scale sheep or cattle farmer |
| Grouse | Very good |
| Gurgler | Toilet |
| Hammer and tong | Full speed; full force |
| Hit the frog and toad, to | To get going |
| Hit the toe | Get going |
| Ice Block | Popsicle (also called an "icy pole") |
| Jackaroo | Young male ranch hand (Jillaroo is the female) |
| Jaffle | Toasted sandwich |
| Jellyknees | A weak person; a coward; a procrastinator |
| Jumbuck | Sheep |
| Jumper | Sweater |
| Jungle drums | Gossip |
| Kick a goal, to | To be successful; to get ahead |
| Kick into a stiff breeze, to | To be unsuccessful |
| Lamington | Squares of sponge cake covered in chocolate icing and coconut sprinkles |
| Lino | Linoleum |
| Lollies | Candies |
| Mail, the | News |
| Mate | A friend |
| Merino | Breed of sheep |
| Mexican | New South Wales people call those from Victoria (due to their lower geographical location) |
| Milk bar | Corner store |
| Mozzies | Mosquitoes |
| Mug | A fool; to imitate |
| Mustering | Roundup of sheep or cattle |
| Nipper | Child |
| No worries | No problem, not a problem |
| Nuddie, in the | In the nude |
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