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Quiz about Learn to Speak Like an Aussie

Learn to Speak Like an Aussie Trivia Quiz

Ever wanted to speak like an Aussie? Well here are a few words and phrases that will help get you started!

A multiple-choice quiz by aaronjunior. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
aaronjunior

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
343,087

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
915

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Question 1 of 10

1. My wife referred to Danii Minogue as being 'dinki-di.' What does this actually mean to an Australian? Hint

Aboriginal for 'dig here'

True and genuine

Drink this

Old and will die soon

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Question 2 of 10

2. My friend Tom asked me whether I had ever worn an Akubra. What exactly is an Akubra? Hint

Bra

Traditional Aboriginal garment

Belt made from the skin of a native Australian mammal

Hat

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Question 3 of 10

3. After a hard day's work in the mines, Tom and Jim were looking forward to getting home for some amber fluid. What do Australians mean by this? Hint

Beer

Red wine

Ginger beer

Electrolyte drink

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Question 4 of 10

4. Before leaving work, my boss John wished me a 'good arvo'. What does that mean? Hint

Have a good afternoon

Have a safe flight

Have a good rest

Drive home safely in your RV

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Question 5 of 10

5. After arriving at the neighborhood barbecue, I was greeted with the words 'g'day'. How is this usually pronounced in Australia? Hint

Giddy

Gaddy

Good day

Gidday

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Question 6 of 10

6. At the birthday party we attended, the host spoke about someone being 'knee high to a grasshopper'. Who might he have been talking about? Hint

Accountant

Locust

Lawyer

Kid

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Question 7 of 10

7. My mate Dave is a 'postie' and works fairly long hours. He gets up early every morning to go to work. What is his occupation? Hint

Fencing contractor

Mailman

Seller of timber posts

Professional stamp dealer and collector

8. A tinny can be a can of beer. However it also has another meaning. If I asked Dave whether I could use his tinny on the weekend, then what is the other Aussie definition of this word 'tinny'? Hint

Small aluminium boat

Outdoor toilet

Small shed

A caravan

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Question 9 of 10

9. If you've gone 'troppo', you've done what? Hint

Gone swimming without bringing a towel

Gone insane or crazy

Gone swimming in the heat of the day

Moved overseas

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Question 10 of 10

10. If my son Johnny has just been caught 'wagging school' by the principal, then what is it that he has done? Hint

Fight at school

Skipped school

Brought his dog to school without permission

Smoked at school

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. My wife referred to Danii Minogue as being 'dinki-di.' What does this actually mean to an Australian?

Answer: True and genuine

Dink-di means something or someone is the real deal. For instance, the popstar Danii Minogue is dinki-di Australian as she was born and raised in Australia and has lived a good part of her life there.

2. My friend Tom asked me whether I had ever worn an Akubra. What exactly is an Akubra?

Answer: Hat

The Akubra hat has long been a part of Australian culture. While Akubra is the company name of one of Australia's most famous producers of hats, often the name is used to describe the hats themselves.

3. After a hard day's work in the mines, Tom and Jim were looking forward to getting home for some amber fluid. What do Australians mean by this?

Answer: Beer

The colour of beer and lager can be said to resemble the brownish-yellow color amber, hence the use of the phrase 'amber liquid'.

4. Before leaving work, my boss John wished me a 'good arvo'. What does that mean?

Answer: Have a good afternoon

In Australian slang the word 'arvo' is a short form of the word afternoon. Another example would be to ask someone to 'drop by this arvo.' This would mean asking someone to please come and visit this afternoon.

5. After arriving at the neighborhood barbecue, I was greeted with the words 'g'day'. How is this usually pronounced in Australia?

Answer: Gidday

Most Australians pronounce g'day as gidday.
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/G%27day

G'day is one of the most commonly used words in Australian slang. It is a friendly way of saying hello, even if you are not particularly close or well-known to someone.

6. At the birthday party we attended, the host spoke about someone being 'knee high to a grasshopper'. Who might he have been talking about?

Answer: Kid

Children or kids in Australia are sometimes referred to as 'knee high to a grasshopper' as they are particularly short. This expression referring to someone's short stature dates back to about 1850.

7. My mate Dave is a 'postie' and works fairly long hours. He gets up early every morning to go to work. What is his occupation?

Answer: Mailman

Nearly every Australian refers to the person who delivers mail to their house as the postie. It's a quick way of saying mailman. For example 'we have been waiting for the postie all day, so that we can finally get our package'.

8. A tinny can be a can of beer. However it also has another meaning. If I asked Dave whether I could use his tinny on the weekend, then what is the other Aussie definition of this word 'tinny'?

Answer: Small aluminium boat

Small boats or dinghies made from aluminium rather than wood or fibreglass, are usually referred to as tinnies in Australia. If I'm asking to borrow someone's tinny then it will be to go fishing or sightseeing in the bay.

9. If you've gone 'troppo', you've done what?

Answer: Gone insane or crazy

Gone troppo is another way of saying you've gone crazy or nuts. This expression is related to being driven mad by the heat often experienced in the tropics, which also limits the ability to move about freely.

10. If my son Johnny has just been caught 'wagging school' by the principal, then what is it that he has done?

Answer: Skipped school

Wagging school means that a child has deliberately not attended school (without the knowledge or consent of the parents or the school). Wagging school in most Australian schools will usually incur a short suspension from school for the first offence.

Source: Author aaronjunior

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