Friday, July 27, 2012

New Words/Phrases and Differences #2

New Words/Phrases
- Torch = Flashlight
- Windscreen = Windshield
- Fringe = Bangs
- Rubbish = Trash
- Bit(s) = Part(s)
- Tightie = Hug
- Capsul = Infant Car Seat
- A Sleep = A Nap
- Avo = Avocado
- Bloke = Guy
- Bingle = Car Accident
- Chuck a U-ee = Make a U-Turn
- Fairy Floss = Cotton Candy
- Lollies = Candies/Sweets
- Footy = Australian Rules Football
- Heaps = A lot
- Kindie = Child Care
- Prep = Kindergarten
- Cheeky = Mischievous
- Cupboard = Closet
- Swimmers = Swim Suit
- No Worries = Forgiveness/Reassurance
- Car Park = Parking Lot
Differences
- Many different varieties of many different fruits and vegetables
- Ugg boots are meant to be worn as slippers indoors
- Rain boots are uncommon
- Everything is measured using the metric system
- Everything is more expensive
- Degrees are in Celsius
- From January through to December the seasons go: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
- Round-a-bouts/Traffic Circles are found on most roads

 

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