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Several Australian slang words were recently added to the Oxford Dictionary — and some of them might surprise you.

Living between Australia and the United States, I’m constantly reminded how quickly language evolves… and how differently it travels.

In this episode, I explore eleven newly recognised Aussie slang terms — from everyday pub language to sports cheers — and what they reveal about modern Australian culture.

We’ll look at:

• What each word actually means
• Where it likely came from
• How Australians use it naturally
• And why it doesn’t always translate cleanly overseas

It’s not a crash course in sounding Australian.

It’s a snapshot of how language reflects identity — and how even familiar English can feel unfamiliar across borders.

If you’ve ever had to explain a word that “just makes sense” back home, you’ll probably recognise the moment.

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