Australian Slang Quiz: Do You Speak 'Straya?
Gennifer Lopez
Created 6/27/2024
Are you a true-blue Aussie or just a pretend 'Strayan? Test your knowledge of Australian slang with this fun quiz and find out if you speak 'Straya!
1. What does 'arvo' refer to in Australian slang?
Evening
Morning
Afternoon
Night
2. If an Aussie invites you to a 'barbie', what should you expect?
A party with Barbie dolls
A barbecue
A surfing competition
A cocktail party
3. What is a 'bikkie' in Australian slang?
A type of bread
A biscuit/cookie
A small hat
A nickname for a child
4. If you are going to the 'bottle-o', where are you headed?
The bakery
The liquor store
The bank
A friend’s house
5. How would you interpret, 'I’ll see you this arvo at the servo'?
I'll see you this afternoon at the service station
I'll see you tonight at the restaurant
I'll see you tomorrow at the park
I'll see you next week at the office
6. If someone asks you to 'chuck a sickie', what are they suggesting you do?
Leave work early
Call in sick to work when you're not actually sick
Take a break
Go see a doctor
7. What are 'sunnies' in Australian slang?
Sunflowers
Sunglasses
Sunburns
Sunny-side-up eggs
8. What might you do if someone tells you to 'rug up'?
Go to bed
Play rugby
Bundle up to keep warm
Relax
9. What is an 'esky' used for?
Fishing
Keeping food and drinks cold
Cooking
Camping
10. If someone mentions 'footy', what are they talking about?
Soccer
Basketball
Australian Rules Football or Rugby League
Tennis
