It Turns Out These 27 Australian Phrases Are Super Confusing To The Rest Of The World

    I never realised our colourful vernacular caused so much anguish for the rest of the world.

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    why do Australians say "going for a feed" as if they're cattle

    Twitter: @gazingnova

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    "slip slop slap" is the worst phrase i have ever heard in my life why do australians say it 😭

    Twitter: @basilscisphobic

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    but why do australians say hell or hella instead of very.. it's really weird hearing it

    Twitter: @sophyh_

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    @girlgerms @Hacker_Horse No one in the world says chooks. WHY DO AUSTRALIANS SAY CHOOKS?!?!?!

    Twitter: @NerdPyle

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    Why do Australians say “holiday” instead of vacation..... like that’s sommmething elllllseeeeee??????

    Twitter: @drunkuncle43

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    why do aussies say "harder than a cat's head"? that's kinda weird... 🐱🐈

    Twitter: @kingtaay

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    Honestly why do Australians say thongs instead of flipflops... such a bad idea man

    Twitter: @Pepsirina

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    Twitter: @Chewythewookie1

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    Why do australians say bugger like... just say fuck

    Twitter: @auntierat

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    Twitter: @Confirm1DUpdate

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    Why do Australians say heaps all the time? It's really starting to annoy me cause now I keep saying it.

    Twitter: @_HanCatherine

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    Why do Australians say Yummo! It's really horrible

    Twitter: @Kelbawhom

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    Why do Australians say jumpers not hoodies?

    Twitter: @pennietrumble

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    Why do Australians say ‘let’s catch up’ on dating apps when you’ve never met them before?

    Twitter: @rubyboobymay

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    why do australians say “dob” instead of tattle 👁👄👁 what

    Twitter: @alyxacnh

    16.

    why do australians say "a hundred per cent" so much

    Twitter: @JennaGuillaume

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    Why do Aussies say "Yeah, look..." in answer to every question? #yeahlook

    Twitter: @rodgerarmstrong

    18.

    Why do Aussies say listen before every sentence, really winds me up, I will listen if I want to, don't tell me to!

    Twitter: @berncaldwell

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    Why do Aussies say "oath" and why do I love it so much?

    Twitter: @Genppai

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    Why do Aussies say Dunny- when clearly it should be Dung'y

    Twitter: @debbie_teale

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    Why do Aussies say "cool bananas"? Not that "cool beans" is really any better...

    Twitter: @MsValissa

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    Why do Aussies say - "On the rip", as in on the piss?! This is why they irritate me. How I'll last 3weeks out there, next year, I don't know

    Twitter: @johnrahers

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    @jasonline what do Australians mean when they call someone 'a shocker'?

    Twitter: @asphodelia

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    Question: What do Australians Mean When they Refer to "the Bush"? http://tinyurl.com/483vrjc #insightlopedia, #learn

    Twitter: @insightlopedia

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    Why do Australians call barbeque's "Barbie"? Call it BBQ like the rest of us!

    Twitter: @Kimmy_Doll

    26.

    ok what what does everyone think chuck a sickie means

    Twitter: @scorianov

    27.

    is cunt a bad thing to say if so why do australians say it so religiously

    Twitter: @oppshopp