How to Speak Australian: Part 2 – Abbreviations
Australians love to make words shorter and more casual at the same time.
Here is a quick list of examples you’ll find useful if you ever find yourself down under.
| Australian Abbreviation |
| Sunnies |
| Boardies |
| Avo |
| Sanga |
| ‘Straya |
| Aussie/Ozzie |
| Undies |
| Footy |
| Brissy |
| Barbie |
| Telly |
| Kanga |
| G’day |
How many do you think you know? The answers are below…
| Australian Abbreviation | Normal |
| Sunnies | Sunglasses |
| Boardies | Board shorts |
| Avo | Avocado |
| Sanga | Sandwich |
| ‘Straya | Australia |
| Aussie/Ozzie | Australian |
| Undies | Underpants |
| Footy | Football |
| Brissy | Brisbane |
| Barbie | Barbecue |
| Telly | Television |
| Kanga | Kangaroo |
| G’day | Good day |
