Is This Australian or UK Slang?

To be "miffed" means to be upset or offended. Someone who is miffed enough may even go to spare.

"Postie" is short for "postman." They deliver letters and packages in Australia.

In Australia, McDonald's is called "Macca's." In the UK, there is no special nickname widely used for the franchise.

This is UK slang for an argument or confrontation. Two Brits might also "have a row."

Australians refer to chocolate as "choccy." A chocolate biscuit is a "choccy biccy."

This slang phrase expresses that you will take something as it is, or accept it despite its negative characteristics. This is applied to both people and objects

To "honk" means to vomit in the UK. It's a commonly used slang term.

"Devo" is often used to exaggerate how bad a situation was. For example, someone who has just seen a bad movie might be "devo."

"Tradie" comes from the word tradesman. It describes anyone who has a trade job, like a carpenter or electrician.

This is the shortened version of "Facebook." It's mostly used by Australian teens.

"Prezzie" is slang for present in Australia. Typical Australian prezzies at celebrations include beer and wine.

"Spawny" is slang for lucky in the UK. For example, "What a spawny outcome!"

This is Australian slang for someone who is playing a good game of sport or something excellent. The words "bonza" or "beaut" can also be used.

In many English-speaking countries outside America, "gas" is referred to as "petrol." In Australia, "petty" is slang for "petrol."

Women are called this in Australia. Men in both the UK and Australia are referred to as "blokes."

$20 bills in Australia are bright red. This is why they are referred to as "lobsters."

Australian slang often shortens words. Most Aussies refer to their country as "Straya."

Someone who is "chuffed" is very pleased about something. For example, "Dan was chuffed about the rugby game."

"Chrissie" is Aussie slang for "Christmas." Who doesn't love a prezzie on Chrissie?

To earwig on someone means to eavesdrop. For example, "Don't earwig on me while I'm skyping."

A fortnight describes a period of time. This is common slang for a time period of two weeks.

In the UK, cutlery can be referred to as "eating irons." These include your knives, forks and spoons.

This is the UK slang word for "police." It is also used in America.

This is short for "Fireman." It's another slang word ending with "y" in Australia.

"Avo" is slang for "avocado." These fruits are on trend the world over.

In the UK, to "go to spare" is very unpleasant. It means to become angry, frustrated, distressed or completely enraged over something.

This slang phrase can have several meanings in the UK. It can refer to teeth, dice or piano keys.

In the UK, to "know your onions" about a topic means to know a lot about it. For example, the math teacher knew her onions about geometry.

In UK slang, a mouth can be referred to as "laughing gear." This metaphor is not as commonly used these days.

A nob is a slang insult in the UK. It's used to describe upper class snobs.

"Arvo" is slang for "afternoon" in Australia. For example, an Australian might say "Wanna come over this arvo?"

This UK slang word means "nonsense." Things might be described as "a lot of tosh."

This slang phrase is used to describe an idiot. It can also mean that someone is incompetent.

In Australia, "pineapple" is slang for a $50 bill. This is because these bills are yellow.

"Skint" is a UK slang term meaning broke or without money. Someone who has just paid rent may be "skint."