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SBS Australia
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- SBS Australia
Jerga australiana: el arte de los insultos amistosos
Enlaces: Transcripción HOWIE: Do you feel like you understand English… and then the moment you arrive in Australia, suddenly you don't? Hi, I'm Dr. Howie Manns. I study language and the way people use it. I grew up in the US, so I thought I knew English really well. But when I first got here, a friend texted me and said: 'Let's meet in the arvo. Maybe 1pm.' I looked everywhere for a café called Arvo. Turns out "arvo" means "afternoon." Australians use a lot of slang. It can be weird and confusing, especially if you're new here. This series explores why we use Aussie slang, and where these words come from. The Aussie way with words Australians love to shorten words. Why? Because we like to sound easygoing and relaxed. Even our folk heroes are chill. One word for this kind of laidback character is 'larrikin.' And Aussies love to joke around – with coworkers, friends, even strangers. We even have a word for this kind of teasing: 'chiacking.' It started as a British word, but we made it our own. 'Chiack' probably came from an old fruit-seller's call: Over time, it turned into the playful banter we know today. A kind of friendly teasing — a way to show you like someone. Drop bears and nicknames If someone warns you about dangerous koalas in the trees — 'drop bears' — don't worry. They're not real. It's just more Aussie humour. Nicknames are another way we show friendliness. We like to add an -o or -ie to people's names: John becomes Jonno Sharon becomes Shazza Gary becomes Gazza Even politicians do it. Albo and Scomo are short for Anthony Albanese and Scott Morrison. But here's the rule: You don't give yourself a nickname — your mates do. Keeping it casual Aussies love being informal. It's part of our identity — especially compared to more formal cultures like Britain. That's why even in serious places like workplaces or Parliament, we still use nicknames and casual talk. And yes, we swear a lot — but even swearing can be friendly here. Some of our favourite words? 'Bugger,' 'bastard,' 'bullshit' — and especially 'bloody.' 'Bloody' has been called The Great Australian Adjective. We say things like 'bloody tough' when something is really bad. It helps us stay grounded — and human. The power of "mate" No matter who you are, Aussies will probably call you "mate." Originally, 'mate' meant a friend or work partner. But in Australia, it became something more. It reflects a history of shared work, food, and space. A symbol of equality and connection. Words like 'mate,' 'larrikin,' and 'chiacking' all came from Britain — but we gave them new life. Language is always evolving Australian English is always changing. We're constantly adding new words and new meanings. Some of our freshest words come from migrants. We used to call the kookaburra things like 'laughing jackass' or 'ha-ha duck' before using its proper Wiradjuri name. Today, we're embracing more migrant words than ever: Foods like 'nasi goreng' Friendly terms like 'habib' 'Habib' isn't replacing 'mate' — it's just another way to show friendship in a diverse Australia. Grouse Aussie English One time, a tradie came to fix the plumbing at my house. My partner made him a cup of tea. He said, 'That's a grouse cup of tea.' We weren't sure if that was good or bad. We looked it up — 'grouse' means 'really good!' Aussie English can be weird. But that's what makes it so wonderful. Aussies joke, tease, and give nicknames to show they care. If they're doing it with you — it means they probably like you. And the best part? You can be part of it too. Just keep listening, keep speaking — and one day, you'll be adding your own words to Aussie English. Weird and Wonderful Aussie English Credits Video production company: New Mac Video Agency
Herald Sun
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Herald Sun
2025 Gai Waterhouse Classic: Gerringong for John Singleton
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. The party-style atmosphere on Ipswich Cup day may not be the ideal sweet spot for a 'delicate' filly but it is where John Singleton's youngster Gerringong can make a spring carnival statement. Larrikin owner Singleton has slashed his racing interests in recent years but thought enough of Gerringong to keep her to race, in partnership with some rugby league greats including Mick Cronin, Bob O'Reilly and Peter Wynn. The three-year-old filly is favourite for the Listed Gai Waterhouse Classic (1200m) as Waterhouse tries to win the race named after her for the second time in six years. • PUNT LIKE A PRO: Become a Racenet iQ member and get expert tips – with fully transparent return on investment statistics – from Racenet's team of professional punters at our Pro Tips section. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Gerringong has won two of her five career starts and what stands out on stalks is her effort in the $3m Sunlight 3YO slot race on the Sunshine Coast in January. She finished only 4½ lengths off subsequent Group 1 winner Private Harry, with 2024 Golden Slipper champ Lady of Camelot the runner-up that night. 'The first and second horses in that race were two proper Group 1 horses and she wasn't too far off them, having a luckless run,' co-trainer Adrian Bott said. • Lipp out to fulfil $40m Lotto winner's spring carnival dream 'She was only having her third race start and also probably coming to the back end of her preparation. 'She did a remarkable job in that one campaign and she has shown improvement this time in. 'She is quite a delicate sort of horse but she has got plenty of natural talent. 'As she keeps getting deeper into her career and matures and becomes seasoned, hopefully we can see a nice progressive filly. 'She was showing promise in her early days so Singo was more than happy to hold onto her and some of the other partners (owners) he put into the horse were keen to race her as well.' Gerringong will have plenty of admirers in Saturday's Gai Waterhouse Classic. Picture: Bradley Photos • Warnie can honour cricket legend with consolation victory Gerringong has had two starts this campaign for two runner-up finishes, in the Listed Denise's Joy Stakes at Scone and the Listed Queensland Day Stakes at Eagle Farm. At Eagle Farm, she got well back and rattled to the line. From a wide barrier around the tricky Ipswich track, Bott is hoping the filly can be closer in the run and show she can be a spring carnival player. 'We should be able to give her a nice freshen up after this and find something in the spring for her,' Bott said. • EXPERT TIPS: Graeme Carey's best bets, quaddie picks and race-by-race analysis for Ipswich on Saturday 'Last start, she was a bit slow into stride when I thought she might have been a bit more forward in the run. 'She does have tactical speed, so she may have an opportunity to be a bit more forward at Ipswich to try to offset the barrier. 'This race used to be raced over 1350m and I wouldn't have minded if it still was. 'I think we could stretch this filly to 1400m-1600m going forward, but she will still be good at 1200(m) at this point.' Adrian Bott. Picture: Getty Images • Uncommon James on spring mission after passing 'make or break' prep Sydney jockey Regan Bayliss will have the job of working some magic with Gerringong from the wide barrier. Bayliss has a strong book of rides on Ipswich Cup day including Osmose for Waterhouse and Bott in the Ipswich Cup and Eye Liner Stakes favourite Warnie for Ciaron Maher. Originally published as John Singleton's 'delicate' filly Gerringong to rock Ipswich as Gai Waterhouse bids to win her own race
