Are you curious about how well you know Australian slang? Take this fun quiz and find out just how Aussie you truly are! Guess the meanings of these colorful phrases and slang words, and see how many correct answers you can get out of 10!
1. What does 'dunny' mean in Australian slang?
Shower
Toilet
Bedroom
Living room
2. If someone says they're 'full as a goog', what do they mean?
Very sleepy
Drunk or eaten too much
Extremely busy
Angry
3. What is an 'esky' used for?
Fishing
Keeping drinks cold
Camping
Grilling
4. What does 'fairy floss' refer to in Australia?
Cotton candy
Fairy tales
A type of flower
A hairstyle
5. In Aussie slang, what is a 'goon bag'?
A stylish handbag
A cheap glass of wine
A wine container
A picnic basket
6. What does 'Footy' commonly refer to in Australia?
Soccer
Rugby
Australian Rules Football
Basketball
7. What might you call a 'garbo'?
A bartender
A street cleaner
A police officer
A garbage collector
8. What is 'fair dinkum' typically used to express?
Surprise
Agreement
Disbelief
Genuineness
9. What does 'chuck a sickie' mean?
Take a day off pretending to be sick
Throw up due to illness
Get injured while working
Lose a job unexpectedly
10. If someone says they're going to 'flick' something, what do they mean?
