Some words are more memorable than others
Of the millions of words that are filed away in our memory banks at any…More
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word meanings and use
Know your ‘dog’s eye’ from your ‘dead horse’? The Oxford English Dictionary wants to hear from you
The famous dictionary is turning 90 this year and to celebrate, it’s inviting all Aussies…More
Strewth! Australia now has a new definition for ‘bogans’
It’s not officially out ‘til next week, but the sixth edition of the Australian Concise…More
Tony Abbott “smuggles” his way into the Australian National Dictionary
He may no longer be PM, but Tony Abbott is still getting the last word…More
If you’re an Australian of a certain age…
Australians are well known for having a certain flair with the vernacular, both delighting and…More
Australia has a new Word of the Year!
Lovers of language will be delighted to hear that Australia’s own Macquarie Dictionary has announced that…More
Old, older, elder, senior? What’s in a name?
Recently, while following my nose across the internet, I stumbled across an interesting competition being…More
Traps and mishaps with the English language
The English language is a gift that keeps on giving. As long as it keeps…More
Where did the word larrikin come from?
The word larrikin is about as Australian as you can get. We are proud of our larrikin streak and those who personify it like Paul Hogan’s character in his Crocodile Dundee movies. But where did the word come from?
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It’s like yolo! Understanding millennial-speak
If you have found yourself overhearing a conversation between a couple of teenagers in recent…More