Did you know… that “durrie” or “durry” a commonly-used term for a cigarette in the ADF, is probably related to the Hindi word for a rug (dhurrie, which of course could also be rolled up)? Many words that had currency in the British Indian Army made it into Australian slang via the Boer War and World War I.
Whats a Durrie in Australia?
Durry, an Australian slang term for cigarette.
What is a Ciggy?
(sɪgi ) also ciggie. Word forms: plural ciggies. countable noun. A ciggy is a cigarette.
What are slang words for cigarettes?
Synonyms of ‘cigarette’
- gasper (slang)
- ciggy (informal)
- coffin nail (slang)
- cancer stick (slang)
What does circle back mean?
When your supervisor tells you he or she will “circle back” on an issue, it means “to discuss it later.” Mike Wolfe, co-founder and CEO of WAM Enterprises in Katonah, N.Y., said that it’s one of his most disliked examples of office jargon.
What does fair dinkum mean in Australian slang?
slang, Australia. : unquestionably good or genuine : excellent —often used as a general expression of approval these cigars are fair dinkum.
What is cigarette called in England?
Fag may refer to: FAG, a brand of the Schaeffler Group. Cigarette, in British slang. Fagging, in British public schools.
What is darts slang for?
Dart is an Aussie term, you probably wouldn’t hear your standard upper class snob say it. We have a variety of words for cigarettes. I would very rarely use the term cigarette, too many syllables.
What is a Prozzie?
Definition of ‘prozzie’
1. a person who engages in sexual activity for money.
What does Ripper mean in Australia?
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!
What do Australians call a rooster?
Brumby wild horse. Chook chicken, hen, rooster.
What does stoked mean in Australia?
Stoked – excited. The first time I heard “I’m stoked” I wasn’t sure what the person meant – presuming they were full up on something. When an Australian friend was talking about her mum being “double stoked” it was the first time I had heard that in seven years living in Oz.
How do you say Girl in Australian slang?
It’s usually Sheila I believe – it’s just a girl’s name which, for some reason, has come to be used to denote all females there.
How do you say hello in Australian?
1. G’day. One of the first things you’ll hear when in Australia, is the classic “G’day, mate”, which is basically the same as saying, “good day”, or “hello”.
How do you say sorry in Australian?
When you say “sorry” to an Australian, most likely you will hear, “You’re right.” This is their response, meaning “That is okay.” Goodbye for an Aussie could be, “See ya later,” “Take it easy,” or “Hoo roo.”
What does the term circle back girl mean?
When your supervisor tells you he or she will “circle back” on an issue, it means “to discuss it later.” Mike Wolfe, co-founder and CEO of WAM Enterprises in Katonah, N.Y., said that it’s one of his most disliked examples of office jargon.
What does circle up mean?
1) Meet up before next week. 2) Arrange a specific meeting time at a later point in the future (before next week) Thanks. meaning.
What can I say instead of circle back?
circle back
- come back.
- retire.
- turn.
- reconsider.
- recur.
- reexamine.
- repair.
- repeat.
What does Gasper mean?
/ (ˈɡɑːspə) / noun. a person who gasps. British old-fashioned, slang a cheap cigarette. informal something that shocks one or causes one to gasp in astonishment.
What is slang for a single cigarette?
In the United States, a loosie (or loosey) is a single cigarette that is purchased or sold.
What are cigarettes called in Japan?
The word for cigarette is 「タバコ」 but it seems there is no word for “tobacco”… I’ve checked the Yesjapan dictionary, my home dictionary, and I even looked at the Japanese translations of the titles of the wikipedia.org articles for the entries “cigarette” and “tobacco”…