When it comes to talking about alcohol, we’ve got as many words for it as there are types to drink. From a laid-back beer with friends to a fancy night out, our slang for booze is as diverse as our reasons for enjoying it. In … Read more
Australia, a country as diverse in its geography as it is in its colloquial expressions, has garnered a variety of nicknames and terms that reflect its unique regions and cultural identity. From “Oz” to “The Sunshine State,” these names offer more than just shorthand; they … Read more
Australians most often refer to Christmas as “Chrissie” or “Chrissy”. This is by far the most uniquely Australian and widely used slang term in Australia for Christmas. Many other more generic slang terms are also used in Australia for Christmas such as “Xmas,” “prezzie” for … Read more
The most common Irish slang terms for cool include things like “grand”, “boss” and “fab”. These are common in the English speaking world though certainly have a uniquely Irish character as well. Beyond these, you may hear any number of common slang terms for cool … Read more
The most common Irish slang terms for boy are “fella” and “lad”. These can be used to describe a man or boy of any age and are by far the most commonly used. “Wain” is a term which can describe both boys and girls so … Read more
Police informants are often a key focus of local slang. Naturally, criminal elements of society are far more likely to use slang as almost a form of code. Even if you are not outright criminal, you may well still feel it a moral imperative not … Read more
New Zealanders most often use the term “bucks” to describe New Zealand dollars. This is the most common and ubiquitous slang term for money in New Zealand. They also have a variety of other slang terms such as “gold coins” for one and two dollar … Read more
The Irish may have an exceedingly friendly reputation in the world today, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t more than capable of expressing their annoyance with you. Irish slang is a wonderful and diverse beast with countless ways to say just about anything. So, when … Read more
Our mother is very commonly the first person we learn to recognize. Not only that, but they then often go on to play one of the most important roles throughout our whole lives. This is as true in Ireland as it is anywhere else, so … Read more
The most common Irish slang terms for beer include “gargle” and “juice”. These are both catch-all, universal terms for beer that can be used in any context. “Gat” is a specific slang term for Guiness, usually a “pint of gat”. Other more widely used slang … Read more