Description
Dive into the vibrant world of Australian Slang, a comprehensive and entertaining dictionary that captures the unique essence of Aussie vernacular. Published by Penguin Australia in 2008, this B-format paperback is pristine and ready for you to explore. With 272 pages of delightful colloquialisms, you'll find an array of amusing rhyming slang, inventive insults, and comical curses that embody the lively Australian spirit.
Whether you're a true-blue Aussie or just visiting from OS, you’ll appreciate the funny and irreverent language that punctuates daily life in Australia. This dictionary isn’t just a linguistic resource; it's an invitation to immerse yourself in the culture, humor, and warmth of the Land Down Under. You'll decode perplexing phrases and enjoy enlightening definitions that explain terms like 'drongo' and 'galah' in a way that only we Aussies can.
This must-have reference book will serve as a guide to understanding everything from casual greetings to cheeky banter. It’s ideal for anyone looking to connect with the local lingo - perfect for tourists, language enthusiasts, or those simply looking for a good laugh. Embrace the Aussie way of speaking and impress your mates with your newfound slang knowledge. Get ready to share a laugh and dive into this unparalleled collection of Aussie expressions!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143009115
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2008
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 272
Description:
This dictionary brings together a colourful collection of colloquialisms from Down Under, including humorous rhyming slang, inventive insults and comical curses. Celebrating a distinctive and often irreverent language, Australian Slang is a ripper of a read that will delight visitors from OS, as well as true-blue Aussie blokes and sheilas.
Read this book to discover the meaning behind perplexing Australian discourses such as this one-
G'day mate! How've ya been, you old bastard? Take a butchers at that galah playing aerial ping-pong on the telly. He's about as useful as a one-legged man in an arse-kicking competition. The drongo'll get the spear if he doesn't pull his socks up.
Whether you're a true-blue Aussie or just visiting from OS, you’ll appreciate the funny and irreverent language that punctuates daily life in Australia. This dictionary isn’t just a linguistic resource; it's an invitation to immerse yourself in the culture, humor, and warmth of the Land Down Under. You'll decode perplexing phrases and enjoy enlightening definitions that explain terms like 'drongo' and 'galah' in a way that only we Aussies can.
This must-have reference book will serve as a guide to understanding everything from casual greetings to cheeky banter. It’s ideal for anyone looking to connect with the local lingo - perfect for tourists, language enthusiasts, or those simply looking for a good laugh. Embrace the Aussie way of speaking and impress your mates with your newfound slang knowledge. Get ready to share a laugh and dive into this unparalleled collection of Aussie expressions!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143009115
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2008
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 272
Description:
This dictionary brings together a colourful collection of colloquialisms from Down Under, including humorous rhyming slang, inventive insults and comical curses. Celebrating a distinctive and often irreverent language, Australian Slang is a ripper of a read that will delight visitors from OS, as well as true-blue Aussie blokes and sheilas.
Read this book to discover the meaning behind perplexing Australian discourses such as this one-
G'day mate! How've ya been, you old bastard? Take a butchers at that galah playing aerial ping-pong on the telly. He's about as useful as a one-legged man in an arse-kicking competition. The drongo'll get the spear if he doesn't pull his socks up.