Australian Lingo and Slang Trivia and Quizzes

I've done the Oz Lingo quizzes contributed by non-Australians and I've got to say, most "true blue" Australians don't actually use a lot of the slang mentioned. Here, therefore, are a few expressions that "fair dinkum" Australians really do use.

As Trivialand's newest linguistic anthropologist, you have the dubious honour of deciphering a language that has confused and amused non-natives since time immemorial. Don your lairy daks and thinking cap and decipher these gems of Aussie Strine.

Here are some everyday expressions we use in Australia - well if you're a yobbo, that is - that we take for granted but which can prove confusing to visitors. See how many you know. Have fun!

We think it's a perfectly normal way to speak, but overseas visitors tend to look extremely perplexed at some of our typical Australian expressions. How many do you know?

You can't fit into the Australian way of life if you don't know the language. Try some of these fair dinkum, you-beaut, true blue idioms on for size!

Translate some 'off the beaten track' Aussie phrases and slang.

In this quiz you need to work out what a "true blue" is talking about. This is a bit of fun for anyone who would like to understand what an Australian is saying to you. You may learn some interesting facts, or be able to stump your mates. Have fun.

Aussie Strine is confusing to the uninitiated and at first doesn't make a whole lot of sense. But there is a sort of logic behind the words, you just have to find it by matching the words most similar in meaning.

The best Australian nicknames have some sort of wit or irony about them. Some are sarcastic. It's hard to tell the difference sometimes but it doesn't matter as an Australian nickname is always endearing and a measure of acceptance.

Australian colloquialisms are renowned for their colourful turn of a phrase and clever wordplay. Hopefully, you'll find this small sample amusing and informative. (Aussie is pronounced 'Ozzie'. See the end comments for further explanation of my title)

Good old Aussie slang. This quiz focuses on words used by both city dwellers and rurals, which are unique to Australia

Aussie lingo is great, the visuals it gives you are both alarming and wonderful at the same time. I hope you enjoy this.

Aussie lingo, Australian slang or 'strine' as it is sometimes called, is a colourful language. Can you pick the meanings of the Aussie words/sayings in the following multiple choice questions?

This quiz has lots of Aussie slang that you'll need to figure out in order to find the answer.

Aussie strine is known for being as unique as the Aussie animals, and this quiz has both. Prove that you're no galah by matching the idiom to the correct meaning. And just like the title, there are no snakes in this quiz.

I had so much fun with "I'd Have Written You a Letter But..." that I thought I'd write another one.

Australia has the best slang terms in the world. See how many you can get right.

Ever wanted to speak like an Aussie? Well here are a few words and phrases that will help get you started!

Here are some common words from our neighbors down-under (me being located in the U.S.). Have fun...Drongos and Dingoes!

Planning to visit Australia any time soon? Learn these Aussie slang words and phrases and I'm sure you'll feel right at home on your first day in the Land Down Under.

How well do you speak Australian? (or should I say orstraylyan). Remember, you need to answer what the true blue "Australian" definitions are. Find out below how much of an Aussie you are.

There are many good Australian slang quizzes on funtrivia so I thought I should do my duty and create one myself. Have fun and good luck.

Let us do the Aussie Slang Thang. Test your knowledge of Australia's favourite export: our language. Enjoy!

More wonderful words from our friends down under. Let's see how many of these you know.

I wanted to write you a letter, but as you are not from Australia, I am not sure if you'll understand what I want to tell you.

G'day Cobber, beaut day, ain't it? Take a squiz at this and see if you can nut it out! If you understood most of that, you have a good chance with this quiz on Aussie slang.

Do not be deterred! This quiz gives an insight into Australian slang. It is a bit of fun and you may learn some interesting terms commonly used Down Under.

In Australia they have weird names for things!

Australian slang or 'strine' as it's colloquially known, is a 'beaut' language. Can you pick the meanings of the Aussie words or sayings in the following multiple choice questions?

Can you work out what these fairly basic Aussie phrases are all about? I hope you can, good luck, and... Aussi, Aussi, Aussi, Oi, Oi, Oi. Hope you have fun. *Please rate this quiz*

Planning a trip to Australia? Here are some words you may want to be familiar with. Good luck, mate!

G'day mate! Australians have their own strange 'lingo', so here's a few to try.

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".

Over the past 40 to 50 years, Australians have lost a treasury of terms. Television, books, movies and political correctness have all been responsible for giving Aussie kids a whole new language. Just how well do you know true Australian?

Here are a few questions relating to Australian English. They represent a mix of origins and crossovers from 'Old World' dialects and Aboriginal terms to relatively new words and their constantly evolving definitions.

This quiz is all about Aussie lingo. See how much of it you understand!

Strine, the Aussie vernacular, has brought forth some beaut sayings, definitions of words etc. Can you correctly guess the meanings of the following from the description given? All multiple choice.

Strine, Aussie slang, it can be colourful, without being blue! And that's just what this quiz is all about. Aussie slang that includes a colour! Avagoyamug!

This quiz is the 2nd quiz on common Australian slang terms, giving an insight into a unique vocabulary. It is a bit of fun, all prepared to help you remember interesting terms commonly used Down Under.

The Aussie version of the English language is famous for the great variety of it expression. Here are some great Aussie Insults - all you have to do is fill in the missing word, mate!

Our Aussie vernacular, 'strine', is generally specific to just the island continent! Can you pick the strine in the following (mostly multiple choice) questions?

This 3rd quiz on common Australian slang terms, gives an insight into a unique vocabulary. It is a bit of fun, all prepared to help you remember interesting terms commonly used Down Under.

'Auspeak' is a colourful language - often confusing to those from other countries. Can you pick the meaning of the given descriptive term from the multiple choice answers? Good onya!

Add a given letter as a prefix/suffix to the first slang word and you get the second slang word. The Macquarie Dictionary slang definitions of both words are given. Remember, this is Aussie slang according to the Macquarie Dictionary!