Dictionary of a Bogan

Bad Apple- Not a good thing really. If you’re said to be a 'bad apple' you should probably either pull your socks up or swim in different circles.

Bathers- Swimsuit

Baz- Any man with a first or last name 'Barry'

Bazza Bolt- A fast run or speedy escape.

Beer Bong- Hose and funnel hooked up to beer bottle or manually filled from beer bottle or can. Used for consuming large amounts of beer at incredible speeds.

Bogan- One who lives simply, loves wholely, feels and acts without restraint. A bogan enjoys the simplest things in life, and enjoys them without consent to social consequence or apparent regard for judgment.

Bonza- Good. Like ‘Brilliant!’

Boob/Boobies- Breasts

Brew- Beer. Ya Wanker.

Buggered- a. Excessively tired b. See www.dictionary.com

Cankles- Fat ankles. The line between calf and ankle is unclear.

Cassy Dee- Cascade Draught. Great Beer.

Cock- Can be a familiar term, said between friends, generally not a pleasant term. Somebody just might be mad at you ie. “Outta my way, cock!” On the road.

Cobber- Defined as a term of endearment, but often used in anger. “Oh, alright, cobber.” As in “Oh, alright you self-righteous arse.”

Crikey- Like, ‘Wow!’ Thank you, Steve Erwin. Lest we forget.

Drongo- 1. Chronically lazy or stupid 2. Just acting in a silly fashion on that particular day.

Fair Dinkum- For real. Telling the truth. “She had a kangaroo on her back, really?” “Fair Dinkum.”

Flamin’ Mongrels- Technically, wild dogs on fire. Coloquially, shit stirrers or, trouble makers.

Fosters- What? International Beer.

Goon Bag- Bag o’ wine. Less than classy, nothing less than exceptional value for money.

Head (on beer)- The froffy bit on top. An inch on a stein is acceptable.

Hoo-Ha's- Breasts

Jumper – Sweater, or, warm, long-sleeved apparel worn over skin…. Or, hair worn constantly by a really really hairy armed man. Fair Dinkum.

Meat Pie- Pastry encasing chunks of meat in  a gravy-like substance. Best eaten when swimming in tomato sauce.

Moobs- Man Boobies

Mozzies- Mosquitos

Mozzy Bites – Mosquito Bites

No Worries- Exactly. Often said in place of, “That’s fine.” Or “Not a problem.” Ie. “Cheers for the beer cobber!” “No worries, mate.”

Ocker- The language of an Aussie. Slang, lingo, jargon and whatnot.

Ridgie Didge- The real thing. No shit!

Shaz- 1. Any female with a name beginning in 'Sh' eg. Sharon 2. A silly or unruly chick.

She’ll be Right- Oh yeah, everything will sort itself out.

Shit Stirrers- Flamin’ Mongrels, or, trouble makers.

Skull- To open the gullet and swallow the beverage like it is one's job. Synonymous with 'big guy drinking'

Strewth- Like, ‘Wow!’ Thank you Alf Stewart.

Stubby- Strange one this: Can be stubby shorts ie. Little bitsy shorts or Stubby, bottle or can containing beer

Stubby Holder- Keeps the hands warm and the beer cold. Genius marvel of insulation magic.

Ta-Ta's - Breasts

Tinny- A popular lightweight fishing vessel or a can of brew

Tomato Sauce- Ketchup.

Too Right!- Damn Straight. Word.

True Blue- For real. Confirmation of a fact or, very Australian. Eg. “See that chick wot’s walking down the street with the ‘roo tat on her back?” “Yeah, mate, she’s true blue.”

VB- Victoria Bitter. Good Beer.

Wanker – Technically a man who pleasures himself. Coloquially, an idiot. Can be said jokingly. “Dazza, how’d you go on them horses ay?” (said knowing Dazza lost his rent money) “Oh, give us a break ya wanker.”

Yobbo- Useless idiot. Rather common, not necessarily disliked.