Two Yanks In Oz

Alright folks. For the most part, it's been super easy to transition into life here. Most of that is because we moved to another English speaking country. However, just because we all speak English doesn't mean that every word or phrase is the same. Here are the things that Robin and I hear most often (I'm sure if we were in a less international area we would hear more):

Reckon=think. as in, "I reckon that's a good idea."
Heaps= a lot. as in, "I have heaps of laundry to do!"
Wog= a very bad word...usually meaning an immigrant from Greek or Italian descent.
Ranga= also a bad word...it's what they call gingers (red heads)..you know, like Orangatang.
Lift= elevator
Good onya= well done- usually said to a friend or peer
Shockin'= crappy. " That was such a shockin' restraunt."
Lollies= hard candy (not chocolate)
Ice Lolly= popsicle
Jelly= Gelatin
Jam= Jelly
Macca's= McDonalds
Bench= counter top. " Hey, can you wipe the bench for me?" ( When my boss asked me to do this I seriously stood in her kitchen looking for a bench and asked her where it was...she looked at me like I was nuts.)
Capsicum= pepper. " I think I'll cut up some green capsicums for the salad."
Meusli= granola.
Toilet= the whole restroom.
Grog= liquor
Arvo= afternoon
Beautiful= delicious, enjoyable. " That piece of steak was beautiful!"
Bogan= slob. " She probably didn't shower today~ she looks like a bogan!"
Mozzie= mosquito
I'm pissed= I'm drunk. (whoops...that's definitely one I've had to train myself not to say. :) )
Bush= country. Anywhere that's not in the city.
Crack onto someone= hit on someone.
Feral= wild or horribly misbehaving. " That little boy is being so feral, I just want to slap him!"
Uni= University (college can mean high school here)
Winge= whine/ complain
Footy= Australian Rules Football ( Rugby.)

With Love,
Aislinn Deviney