Test Your Australian Slang

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    If someone offers you a "cuppa" they are offering you ....

    • An Australian cake
    • A cup of tea
    • A cupboard
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Explore Australian culture through its unique slang! This quiz tests your knowledge of Aussie expressions, from 'arvo' to 'tinny'.

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  • 2. 

    If someone asks you what you are doing this "arvo" they want to know what you are doing:

    • The next day

    • During the holidays

    • This afternoon

    Correct Answer
    A. This afternoon
    Explanation
    The term "arvo" is a colloquial Australian slang for "afternoon". Therefore, if someone asks you what you are doing this "arvo", they are specifically asking about your plans for this afternoon.

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  • 3. 

    If someone invites you to a "Barbie" they are asking you to a...

    • A doll competition

    • A bar to drink beer

    • A barbecue

    Correct Answer
    A. A barbecue
    Explanation
    If someone invites you to a "Barbie," they are asking you to a barbecue. A barbecue is a social gathering where people come together to cook and eat food, usually grilled or smoked. It is a casual and relaxed event where friends and family gather to enjoy each other's company and indulge in delicious grilled food.

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  • 4. 

     If someone asks you what you are doing 'in the hols', they mean what are you doing

    • In a shopping centre

    • In the holidays

    • At home

    Correct Answer
    A. In the holidays
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "In the holidays." When someone asks what you are doing "in the hols," they are referring to your activities during the holidays. This means they want to know what you are doing during your break from school or work. The phrase "in the hols" is a shortened form of "in the holidays." It implies that the person is asking about your plans or activities during this specific time period.

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    If someone asks where the "dunny" is, they are asking for

    • Something for a baby

    • The local pub

    • The toilet

    Correct Answer
    A. The toilet
    Explanation
    The term "dunny" is a colloquial Australian slang for a toilet. Therefore, if someone asks where the "dunny" is, they are specifically asking for the location of the toilet.

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  • 6. 

    If someone offers you 'a tinny', they are offering you...

    • Food

    • Beer

    • Tin for your roof

    Correct Answer
    A. Beer
    Explanation
    If someone offers you 'a tinny', they are offering you beer. The term "tinny" is a colloquial slang used in Australia and New Zealand to refer to a can of beer. This term is derived from the fact that beer cans are typically made of aluminum or tin, hence the name "tinny".

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  • 7. 

    If someone tells you that they are 'fair dinkum', they mean they

    • Are telling you the truth

    • Were born in Australia

    • They are overweight

    Correct Answer
    A. Are telling you the truth
    Explanation
    When someone says they are 'fair dinkum', it means that they are being sincere and honest. This phrase is commonly used in Australian slang to emphasize the truthfulness of what they are saying. It is a way of assuring the listener that they can trust the information being conveyed. Therefore, the correct answer is "are telling you the truth".

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    If someone tells you to "take a load off" they want you to....

    • Sit down

    • Unload a car

    • Clear the table

    Correct Answer
    A. Sit down
    Explanation
    When someone tells you to "take a load off," they are using a colloquial expression that means to sit down and relax. This phrase is commonly used to suggest that you should take a break from whatever you are doing and rest. It implies that you may be feeling tired or burdened by something, and the person is encouraging you to find a comfortable place to sit and relieve yourself from any physical or mental strain.

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