Big Smoke
noun
The city, usually Sydney or Melbourne, from the point of view of someone in the country.
Person 1"Off to the Big Smoke for the weekend."
Person 2"Don't get mugged."
Something wrong or missing? Suggest a fix
While you're here
Yeah nah
No. Starting with yeah makes it sound a bit more friendly.
Arvo
Afternoon. Used heaps by basically everyone.
Fair dinkum
Genuine, true, no word of a lie. Also a question: "Fair dinkum?"
Servo
Petrol station. Also where you buy a pie, milk and a bag of ice at 11pm.
Dunny
Toilet. Traditionally an outhouse down the back of the yard, now any toilet at all.
Dog's breakfast
Used to explain something that's chaotic or a complete mess.
