Of course, there is more! I think that the list could just keep growing and growing as I am constantly bombarded with new words and expressions. I have listed some of my favourites/commonly used word or phrases. I have also received, as a parting gift, a book of Aussie slang from a friend I met here and will enjoy sharing it with you when I return!
cup of warm beverage = cuppa eg. "would you like a cuppa?"
nineteen = ninedeen
lot/many = heaps
prescription = script
pharmacy = chemist
raisin = sultana
hostel = backpackers
squash = pumpkin
excited = keen
ground meat = mince
smash = accident
no problem = no worries
Alex = Xan
season (TV) = series
liquor store = bottle shop/bottleo
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