The Story
Bonzer. Arvo. Tucker. Sickie. Pash. Illywhacker.
There are plenty of words to choose from to tell the story of Australia from iconic Australianisms likeĀ mateship,Ā fair dinkum, andĀ boganĀ toĀ drop bears,Ā budgie smugglers, andĀ bin chickens.
And while you aren't likely to hearĀ crikey,Ā cobber, orĀ wowserĀ walking down the street, you will hearĀ no worries,Ā mate, andĀ yeah nah. Words underpin myths and stereotypes of Australian identity; they have also obscured harsh realities and inequalities. Together, these words shine a spotlight on our culture, past and present.
Historian and Director of the Australian National Dictionary Centre Amanda Laugesen brings us an innovative linguistic history of Australia.
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Bonzer. Arvo. Tucker. Sickie. Pash. Illywhacker.
There are plenty of words to choose from to tell the story of Australia from iconic Australianisms likeĀ mateship,Ā fair dinkum, andĀ boganĀ toĀ drop bears,Ā budgie smugglers, andĀ bin chickens.
And while you aren't likely to hearĀ crikey,Ā cobber, orĀ wowserĀ walking down the street, you will hearĀ no worries,Ā mate, andĀ yeah nah. Words underpin myths and stereotypes of Australian identity; they have also obscured harsh realities and inequalities. Together, these words shine a spotlight on our culture, past and present.
Historian and Director of the Australian National Dictionary Centre Amanda Laugesen brings us an innovative linguistic history of Australia.
