Common terms for cool in the 1950s included the quintessentially mid-century term “ginchy”, as well as terms you might sometimes hear today like “groovy” but which were coined at the time. Other common terms for cool at the time included words like “slick” or “copacetic”. … Read more
The most common slang term for crocodile in Australia is simply “croc”. This is the one that is universally used and understood, thanks to its simplicity! There are a handful of other terms that are sometimes used, though, such as “flat dog,” “freshie”, “saltie” and … Read more
The beauty of British slang lies in its ability to turn the ordinary into something extraordinary. In the world of praise and recognition, Brits have a way of doing it with a flair that’s both unique and endearing. From the classic to the quirky, British … Read more
In Australian slang, breakfast is most commonly “brekkie,” “brekky,” or “breakie.” Any one of these three spellings may be used. This is the most widely used and is heard and understood throughout Australia. Other slang terms used for breakfast might include “googie” for eggs, and … Read more
Common slang terms for cool in the 1920s included terms like “cat’s meow,” “slick”, “spiffy” and “copacetic”. More general terms for something very good, and often cool, included “cat’s pajamas” or “berries”. Many terms that you’ll still hear today were also used in the 1920s, … Read more
In Britain, the importance of staying close to your grandparents is a big deal for family life. Not to suggest that this isn’t also the case in other countries, but I think it’s fair to say that the British have a unique relationship to their … Read more
Wherever you go in the world, money is what makes the place move. Everyone uses it at every level of society, for every single aspect of their lives. Money is bound up so tightly with our everyday lives that, again no matter where you go … Read more
Depending on who you ask, you may get a very different answer about whether the British are polite people. Most agree they are, and I think it’s fair to say that it’s never really helpful to judge people as a whole, based on a few … Read more
Australia is a country with an almost unimaginably large “countryside.” Endless deserts and tropical regions populate every part of the country, and though these fringes are largely uninhabited, there is naturally a very large rural population. In the U.S., these are called rednecks—but how are … Read more
In Mexican slang, immigration and customs enforcement is colloquially referred to as la migra. This literally translates simply to “immigration”, but is not meant in the broader context of the word here. It specifically refers to the U.S. border officials and enforcement offers, such as … Read more