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Strine Time!

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Strine Time game quiz
"Aussie lingo, Australian slang 'strine' is colourful and often politically incorrect! Can you pick the meanings of the Aussie words/sayings in the following (almost) A to Z, multiple choice, quiz? With thanks to the "Macquarie Dictionary"."

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. What is sometimes referred to as an 'Aboriginal suitcase'? Remember, parts of this quiz are politically incorrect!
    A cheap cask of wine
    A brown paper bag
    A small brown bag
    A bottle of beer


2. Who or what, coloquially, is a 'bag of doughnuts'? Again, note that parts of this quiz are politically incorrect!
    Waiter
    Person eating doughnuts
    Person who is fat
    Waitress


3. Who or what, in Aussie strine, is a 'Cacker'?
    Oversized prawn
    Undersized crayfish
    Australian shrimp
    New Zealand marron


4. Who or what, colloquially, is a 'Dagwood Dog'?
    Buttered bread
    Battered carrot stick
    Battered fish fillet
    Battered saveloy


5. Who or what, in Auspeak, is the 'Ekka'?
    The Cairns Cultural Exhibition
    The Sydney Royal Easter Show
    The Brisbane Royal Agricultural Show
    The Adelaide Agricultural Exhibition


6. Who or what are coloquially referred to as 'fish frighteners'?
    Ladies' swimming costume
    Crabbing net
    Fishing tackle
    Men's swimming costume


7. Colloquially speaking, who or what is the 'Gabba'?
    Tennis centre
    Golf course
    Swimming pool
    Cricket ground


8. Who or what is a 'hairy mary'?
    Softball
    Tennis ball
    Kiwi fruit
    Passionfruit


9. What, coloquially speaking, is an 'igloo'?
    Airconditioned house
    Icehouse
    Greenhouse
    Outhouse


10. What is an Australian coloquially referring to by using the term 'jatz'? Remember, parts of this quiz are politically incorrect!
    Cracker biscuits
    Sporting equipment
    Golf balls
    Male genitalia


11. Who or what, in Aussie strine, is a 'kiwi suitcase'? Again, remember that parts of this quiz are politically incorrect!
    Leather case
    Lunch box
    Vinyl case
    Plastic bag


12. Colloquially speaking, who or what is 'laughing gear'?
    Larakin
    Mouth
    Idiot
    Nostrils


13. What's a 'maggot-taxi', in Auspeak?
    A meat pie
    Hungry Jacks
    McDonald's
    A sheep


14. Who or what, colloquially, is a 'Neenish tart'?
    Slovenly woman
    Sweet tart
    White bread pudding
    Cocktail drink


15. Colloquially, who or what is an 'omo'?
    Clean freak
    Colour freak
    Cheap drink
    Cheap drunk


16. In Australian strine, who or what is a 'pink lady'?
    Alcoholic beverage
    Hospital volunteer
    Stoplight attendant
    Tomato sandwich


17. Who or what, colloquially speaking, is a 'Queen Street bushie'?
    Brisbanite who attracts flies
    Brisbanite who wears leather
    Brisbanite who can't drive
    Brisbanite with a rural property


18. What was coloquially referred to as a 'rainbow dozen'?
    Cheap cask wine
    Mixer drinks
    Coke and Pepsi
    Cascade beers


19. Coloquially, what is a 'Santa Claus'
    Moth
    Christmas drink
    Plant seed
    Old mans whiskers


20. Colloquially, who or what is referred to as a 'temporary Australian'?
    Cyclist
    New Zealander
    Refugee
    Road hog


21. Colloquially, what is referred to by the term 'unleaded'?
    White wine
    Medium alcohol beer
    Vinegar
    Lemonade


22. What, colloquially, is referred to by the term 'Victor Bravo'?
    Vegemite Roll
    Brunch
    Beer
    Roast Beef sandwich


23. Who or what colloquially is a 'wankertank'?
    Holden Monaro
    Toyota Festiva
    Ford Falcon
    4WD


24. Colloquially, what is 'yacka'?
    Laughing
    Resting
    Working
    Talking


25. What, colloquially in Australia, is a 'Z-car'?
    Government vehicle
    Tank
    American vehicle
    Unregistered vehicle


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