Brit vs Yank vs Aussie slang

imracerx · December 7th, 2010, 05:51 AM

I have read TONS of posts on this forum, and noticed the wild disparity of slang between Brit and Yank slang. I'd really love to have a forum for all of us English speakers to trot out our various slang......

I'll start with this-
Pound sand (up yer ass) American.

**rlg118** · December 7th, 2010, 05:55 AM

"England and America are two countries separated by a common language." - George Bernard Shaw

frepler · December 7th, 2010, 07:01 AM

For those who are interested in understanding what the Brits are saying about us check out The Septic's Companion. http://septicscompanion.com/index.php It's a British slang dictionary.

Estreeter · December 7th, 2010, 08:30 AM

I'll chuck some Aussie in for ya all

Flat out like a lizard drinkin' , busy
Stands out like dog's balls , obvious
Kangaroos loose in the top paddock, an idiot

imracerx · December 7th, 2010, 10:55 PM

Piss up a rope ( eff off) American

**mjefferys1** · December 9th, 2010, 05:17 AM

The dog's bollocks, or some times just the dogs. Is English slang for excellent or the best as in:

"They are of the opinion that, when it comes to Italian opera, Pavarotti is the dog's bollocks."

Oh in case you didn't know bollocks are testicles.

**Tmee2020** · December 9th, 2010, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Estreeter

I'll chuck some Aussie in for ya all
Kangaroos loose in the top paddock, an idiot

See also-

Not the full quid

A sanger short of a barbie

An iceblock short of an igloo

**Rick Danger** · December 9th, 2010, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Estreeter

Kangaroos loose in the top paddock, an idiot

How 'bout:

"A couple of cans short of a six pack"
"His cheese done slipped off the cracker"
"The elevator doesn't stop at all floors"

And can somebody answer this age-old question: Who is "Jack The Lad" ? Is he related to "Mary and Her Four Daughters" ?

Peau Peep · December 9th, 2010, 11:29 AM

A couple more British sayings:

"The lights are on but no-one's home"
"One wave short of a shipwreck"

My favourite Aussie ones are "strewth" & "you flamin' gallah" as used in Home & Away alot.

**Moon Raker** · December 9th, 2010, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tmee2000

See also-
Not the full quid
A sanger short of a barbie
An iceblock short of an igloo

Ah! Interesting to note that the equivalent of #2 here in the UK is the more "English" statement of:

A sandwich short of a picnic!

December 7th, 2010, 05:51 AM	#1
imracerx Blocked! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Silicon Valley, USA Posts: 711 Thanks: 3,245 Thanked 3,156 Times in 645 Posts	Brit vs Yank vs Aussie slang I have read TONS of posts on this forum, and noticed the wild disparity of slang between Brit and Yank slang. I'd really love to have a forum for all of us English speakers to trot out our various slang...... I'll start with this- Pound sand (up yer ass) American.

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mjefferys1 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Frozen North Posts: 1,537 Thanks: 18,772 Thanked 57,913 Times in 1,618 Posts	The dog's bollocks, or some times just the dogs. Is English slang for excellent or the best as in: "They are of the opinion that, when it comes to Italian opera, Pavarotti is the dog's bollocks." Oh in case you didn't know bollocks are testicles. __________________ VEF, Every day I discover a new favorite....... Tell me if you recognise someone in my posts.

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Peau Peep Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sunny South Coast of England Posts: 653 Thanks: 1,960 Thanked 5,859 Times in 612 Posts	A couple more British sayings: "The lights are on but no-one's home" "One wave short of a shipwreck" My favourite Aussie ones are "strewth" & "you flamin' gallah" as used in Home & Away alot. __________________ A porn website on which I can talk about football. I've died and gone to heaven.

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frepler Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 13 Thanks: 320 Thanked 73 Times in 12 Posts	For those who are interested in understanding what the Brits are saying about us check out The Septic's Companion. http://septicscompanion.com/index.php It's a British slang dictionary.