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What is the nickname for Australians?

Question #14270. Asked by Peter.

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Jack Flash
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The polite names include Digger (dating back to the 19th century gold mining days), Wallaby (more generally applied I think to the rugby team), and of course Aussie which is how most Australians would I think describe themselves.

Oct 20 2001, 10:50 AM
Senior Moments
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Senior Moments

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I remember a Monty Python sketch where most of the cast were playing Australians called Bruce. An Englishman named Dave joined them and they changed his name to Bruce to avoid confusion.The nickname 'Bruce' is for men and 'Sheila' for women.The nickname Pom or Pommie is a name that Australians use for British people who are still Prisoners of Mother England

Oct 21 2001, 5:05 AM
KIWI IN OZ
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KIWI IN OZ
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OZZIES, AUSSIES or OCKERS. Although Ockers is generally a reference to the hardcases of the Outback. Crocodile Dundee could be referred to as a fair dinkum Ocker mate.

Nov 20 2001, 7:51 AM
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