I've been living in Sydney, Australia for 6 weeks now. Therefore, I have aquired more lingo to share with you. I know how exciting accents and language can be to Americans. Here you go...(Aussie in black. American in red)
Where's Wally- Where's Waldo
Wanker- An idiot
Mobile phone- Cell phone
Bub- Baby
Cram- Stroller
Cuppa- Cup of tea
Swimmer, Cozzie- Bathing suit
Toilet- Bathroom
Have a go- Try
Jumper- Hooded sweat shirt
Lift- Elevator
Nappy- Diaper
Rego- Registration
Takeaway- Fast food
Capsicum- Peppers
Cheers- Thanks
Mum- Mom
Oovie- Red Box
Chicken burger- Chicken sandwich
Timetable- Schedule
SMS- Text (Example: I'll SMS you when I'm on my way)
Schoolies- Spring break (Americans go to Miami Beach, Australians go to Fiji)
'Hey-ch'- 'A-ch' (Pronouncing the letter 'H')
*Shout out to Andy Pat for his birthday this week! Good on ya mate!
*Remember to read John and pray for those who are downhearted or afflicted.
*Love you guys!
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