Tuesday, September 23, 2008

lingo

ok. im still learning the lingo here...

togs = bathing suit (even if it's a one peice, it's togs not tog)
singlet = tank top (not a wrestling outfit)
sweet as = cool (this one is tricky. i got really upset at one of my classes bc i thought a kids said "sweet ass")
motorway = road
round about = intersection where you dont have to stop, only yeild.
give way = yeild
lollie = any form of candy, not just those with sticks attached
eh = to be used at the end of EVERY sentence. means yeah?, you know?, right?, you agree?, etc.
aussie = austrailia
footie = soccer
to flat = to room with or share an apartment with (this is often a co-ed thing here. strange)
flash = anything fancy or classy. a very nice compliment to give
nappie = diaper
more to come im sure....

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