Covering many unique--and sometimes peculiar--Australian slang phrases and words, this lighthearted guide shares the etymological history of almost 1,000 items from Australian-English lingo. The book includes how "bloody" became an all-purpose swear word, why "bludger" means a lazy person, the origin of "stone the crows," and what exactly defines "dangle the dunlops," "possum knockers," and "molly-dooker," among other colorful words and phrases. Entertaining and informative, this offbeat book will expand knowledge and ensure laughs.
Covering many unique--and sometimes peculiar--Australian slang phrases and words, this lighthearted guide shares the etymological history of almost...
The English language arrived in Australia with the first motley bunch of European settlers on January 26, 1788. Today there is a distinctive Australian regional dialect with its own place among the global family of "Englishes." How did this come about? Where did the distinctive pattern, accent, and verbal inventions that make up Aussie English come from? A lively narrative, this book tells the story of the birth, rise, and triumphant progress of the colorful dingo lingo that we know today as Aussie English.
The English language arrived in Australia with the first motley bunch of European settlers on January 26, 1788. Today there is a distinctive Australia...
