Arvo (afternoon); barbie (BBQ); bloke (male); esky (icebox); fossick (search for something); mate (good friend or used as a greeting); outback (interior of Australia); petrol (gas); flog (sell); footpath (sidewalk); loo (toilet); ratbag (dishonest person); shout (pay for someone); sickie (a day off work due to illness); stubby (small beer bottle); ta (thanks); yakka (hard work).

The term Pom or Brit is used to describe persons of British origin and Kiwi for New Zealander; these are used in a friendly and accepted manner. Australians are friendly people and you will often hear “no worries” and “enjoy” the meaning is really meant in the use of the word and you will find yourself using it. It is important to greet and the local term “g’day mate” will be heard on occasion.