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UK Slang
BANGERS–Sausages. A very common meal is BANGERS and MASH (sausages and mashed potatoes). The sausages are called BANGERS because they will burst if you do not pierce them while they are cooking
BOBBY–Policeman in the UK. The term came from Robert Peel, the “inventor” of the policeman
BROLLY–Umbrella
CORKING–Excellent; splendid.Often used sarcastically
ELEVENSES–Morning coffee (TEA) break
LOLLY– Popsicle
NIPPER–A young boy, a kid
SACK–To fire from a job
SPEND A PENNY–To go to the toilet. From the days when public conveniences required a penny to be put in the slot to enter
WELLIES–WELLINGTONS. Rubber …
In Oz:
- People drive on the left side of the road.
- Speed limit in towns and cities is 50 to 60 km/h, and 100km/h on the highways unless signs specify otherwise.
- In USA you are likely to hit a deer on the highway; in Aussie–watch out for kangaroos.
- Australian tourist information is available everywhere.
- The voltage is 220 volts, so make sure you get the correct plugs for your electric appliances.
- Aussie servers, drivers, and other service staff don’t expect to be tipped, so you are not obliged to do so, although if you are happy with the service, leaving change will make
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