What does chuck the deuce mean?
What does chuck the deuce mean?
throwing up
What do you mean by chuck it?
informal. : to give up doing what one has been doing : quit He grew tired of his job and decided to just chuck it (all) in.
Does Chuck mean friend?
An affectionate pat or squeeze under the chin. A throw, toss, or pitch. (slang) A friend or close acquaintance; term of endearment. Are you all right, chuck?
What does Chuck mean in Australia?
In Australian English the word chuck is often found in phrases where it means ‘to perform’, ‘to do’, or ‘to put on’— as in chuck a wobbly (a variant of the Standard English throw a wobbly).
What does Dobby mean in Australia?
noun, plural dob·bies. a fatuous person; fool.
What are Australian slang words?
100 Australian Slang Words & Phrases
| Aussie slang word/phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Bloody oath | Yes! Or “That’s very true” |
| Bludger | Someone who’s lazy |
| Bogan | Someone who’s not very sophisticated |
| Booze Bus | Police vehicle used to catch drunk drivers |
What do Kiwis call swimsuits?
Togs. While in the UK the word “togs” means clothes, in New Zealand it refers to the clothing item you wear when swimming. Elsewhere they are called swimmers, bathing suit, swimming suit or swimming costumes.
What does Ripper mean in Australian slang?
Ripper. Chances are, you’ll be using this word a lot. Meaning awesome or fantastic, if something is “bloody ripper” it must be totally amazing!
Why are budgie smugglers called that?
Etymology. (swimming costume): A jocular reference to a man’s tight-fitting swimming costume or swimsuit appearing as if he has a budgerigar concealed inside it, ie. his bulging genitals.
Why is a fight called a Blue in Australia?
In the 1850s, a large influx of immigrants arrived in Australia, hoping to make their fortunes in the gold fields. The Irish, many of whom were redheads, soon gained a reputation as hard drinkers and fighters. A fight, in local slang, was a ‘blue’.