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Quiz about Aussie To English Translation

Aussie To English Translation Trivia Quiz

Translate some 'off the beaten track' Aussie phrases and slang.

A multiple-choice quiz by Bertho. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Bertho

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
102,723

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
12 / 15

Plays
4643

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 15

1. 'I've just been robbed by a one armed bandit!' What's this Aussie talking about? Hint

He has done his wage at the race track

He had his lunch taken by a magpie

He just lost on the poker machines

He has just lost his wallet to a pickpocket

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Question 2 of 15

2. 'That bloke's a cowboy boot short of a line dance.' What's this Aussie suggesting? Hint

'That fellow can't dance.'

'That fellow's from the bush.'

'That fellow can't dress.'

'That fellow is not all there.'

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Question 3 of 15

3. 'If he was any more laid back he'd be fly blown.' What would this Aussie be saying? Hint

'He's Dead'

'He's not very bright'

'He's asleep'

'He's very relaxed'

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Question 4 of 15

4. 'I'm not going to Pete's, he lives out woop woop.' Where does Peter live? Hint

In a very inexpensive dwelling

In a very expensive residence

Away from civilization

In a commune environment

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Question 5 of 15

5. 'Where's the Seppo? Is he still catching Zeds?' What would this Aussie be asking? Hint

'Is my mate still hunting?'

'Is the American still sleeping?'

'Where is the shearer, still shearing?'

'Is the surfer still catching waves?'

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Question 6 of 15

6. If you were told in Australia, 'sorry ocker, the fokkers chocker,' what would you have been told? Hint

'The aeroplane is full'

'I have no money'

'I can't eat anymore'

'the koala is dead'

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Question 7 of 15

7. If you were asked by an Aussie to 'hang on a tick,' what would you have been asked to do? Hint

'Stand on a precise spot'

'Get a move along'

'Put a tick collar on a dog'

'Wait for a short while'

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Question 8 of 15

8. If you were told to 'have a Bo Peep', 'take a Captain Cook' or 'have a butchers', what would you be asked to do? Hint

Explore something

Drink something

Look at something

Eat something

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Question 9 of 15

9. 'I'm gonna grab the goat boat and the shark biscuit and take a squizz at the swell at Kirra'. What activity would this Aussie be heading off to do? Hint

A BBQ at his mate Kirra's place

Fishing

Surfing

People Watching

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Question 10 of 15

10. 'I just had a blue with bluey, fair dinkum, I thought he was true blue, but he's madder than a cut snake!' What have you just overheard? Hint

Someone has had a fight with a friend

Someone has argued with his wife over paint color

Someone has just lost a bet with a bookie

Someone was driving like a lunatic

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Question 11 of 15

11. 'So is it gonna be Mackers, a mixed bag, or do you reckon we lash out on a few bugs?' What would this Aussie be asking? Hint

'What fishing spot should we try?'

'What should we bet on?'

'What should we wear?'

'What should we eat for lunch?'

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Question 12 of 15

12. 'Gee mate, you're flash as a rat with a gold tooth!' What back handed compliment have you just been paid? Hint

'You look great'

'You smell nice'

'You have money'

'You're always lucky'

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Question 13 of 15

13. 'Gidday curly, how's it going cobber?' What is curly likely to be? Hint

A Cobbler

A bald man

A Pacific Islander

A policeman

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Question 14 of 15

14. 'That bloke wouldn't shout if a shark bit him'. What sort of person is this? Hint

A very tough person

A very quiet person

Someone with a high pain threshold

A reluctant spender

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Question 15 of 15

15. 'We should get the frog untied, use our plates of meat and make tracks to Wazzas.' What is this aussie saying? Hint

'Let's take the dog for a walk'

'Let's hit the track and go bush'

'Let's get to Warren's for a BBQ'

'Let's walk to Warren's place'

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. 'I've just been robbed by a one armed bandit!' What's this Aussie talking about?

Answer: He just lost on the poker machines

The 'one armed bandit' refers to the old style poker machines with the pull arm on the side. If an Aussie loses money, he will refer to it as being 'robbed' although no theft has taken place.

2. 'That bloke's a cowboy boot short of a line dance.' What's this Aussie suggesting?

Answer: 'That fellow is not all there.'

There's a few sayings like this in Australia. 'A stubbie short of a six pack' or 'a few cards short of a full deck', all meaning he's not the 'full quid' (a little mentally challenged).

3. 'If he was any more laid back he'd be fly blown.' What would this Aussie be saying?

Answer: 'He's very relaxed'

If he was any more relaxed he would be dead!

4. 'I'm not going to Pete's, he lives out woop woop.' Where does Peter live?

Answer: Away from civilization

'Woop woop' refers to a destination that's a long way away. Another similar expression is 'beyond the black stump.'

5. 'Where's the Seppo? Is he still catching Zeds?' What would this Aussie be asking?

Answer: 'Is the American still sleeping?'

'Seppo' came from WW2 when the American Pacific soldiers were stationed in Australia. It derives from rhyming slang. 'Seppo' being short for 'Septic Tank' which rhymes with 'Yank'. Catching a few ZZZ's comes from an illustration of someone sleeping, a few Z's rising from their mouth to indicate sleep.

6. If you were told in Australia, 'sorry ocker, the fokkers chocker,' what would you have been told?

Answer: 'The aeroplane is full'

'sorry mate, the Fokker Friendship (a type of aeroplane) is full'.

7. If you were asked by an Aussie to 'hang on a tick,' what would you have been asked to do?

Answer: 'Wait for a short while'

'Hang' will generally mean wait. 'Tick' is refering to the tick of a clock meaning a short moment'

8. If you were told to 'have a Bo Peep', 'take a Captain Cook' or 'have a butchers', what would you be asked to do?

Answer: Look at something

All these terms refer to having a look at something. To have a 'Captain Cook' at something is rhyming slang to have a 'look at something.' You can also 'have a gander' or a 'butchers' which is 'butchers hook' shortened and rhyming slang for look.

9. 'I'm gonna grab the goat boat and the shark biscuit and take a squizz at the swell at Kirra'. What activity would this Aussie be heading off to do?

Answer: Surfing

A 'goat boat' is (somewhat derogatory) slang for a wave ski. The 'shark biscuit' is slang for a body board (boogie board) that's used for by young and/or inexperienced surfers. Having a 'squizz' means having a look, and Kirra is a famous surfing beach on the Gold Coast in Queensland. Confused?

10. 'I just had a blue with bluey, fair dinkum, I thought he was true blue, but he's madder than a cut snake!' What have you just overheard?

Answer: Someone has had a fight with a friend

There's a few 'blues' in the Aussie dictionary. Blue can mean a fight or anything red haired. A Red Heeler Cattle Dog is grey blue in colour and this is where the assocation comes from. 'True Blue' refers to an Aussie as being a 'genuine, fair dinkum aussie.' 'Mad as a cut snake' can mean both very angry or a little bit psychotic or both.

11. 'So is it gonna be Mackers, a mixed bag, or do you reckon we lash out on a few bugs?' What would this Aussie be asking?

Answer: 'What should we eat for lunch?'

McDonalds is affectionately known as 'Mackers' while a 'mixed bag' can be known as a sausage (you never quite know what you're eating). A bug is a type of shellfish that makes very fine eating. 'Lashing out' means going over the top. In this sentence it would mean 'should we spend a bit of money that we normally wouldn't and get something nice'

12. 'Gee mate, you're flash as a rat with a gold tooth!' What back handed compliment have you just been paid?

Answer: 'You look great'

Don't ask!

13. 'Gidday curly, how's it going cobber?' What is curly likely to be?

Answer: A bald man

In the same way that red headed people are classed as 'Bluey,' bald men are known as 'curly.'

14. 'That bloke wouldn't shout if a shark bit him'. What sort of person is this?

Answer: A reluctant spender

A shout is a turn of buying drinks at the bar. 'It's your shout mate' is 'it's your turn to buy the drinks.'

15. 'We should get the frog untied, use our plates of meat and make tracks to Wazzas.' What is this aussie saying?

Answer: 'Let's walk to Warren's place'

'Getting the frog untied' derives from the rhyming slang 'To hit the frog and toad' meaning to 'hit the road' (and get moving). 'Plates of meat' is rhyming slang for 'feet.' All the Warren's of Australia are affectionately known as 'Wazza.'

Source: Author Bertho

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