adjective · Informal
Ill, unwell. Feeling crook.
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Australia
7 Australian slang terms for emotion & reaction, each with its meaning, how it is pronounced and an example of it in use.
Surprise, exasperation, delight, disbelief. Often interjections rather than nouns — words that do something rather than name something.
adjective · Informal
Ill, unwell. Feeling crook.
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adjective · Colloquial
Enthusiastic about a plan; up for it. Used absolutely, with no complement: 'You keen?' 'Yeah, keen.'
phrase, idiom · Colloquial
It'll be fine; it'll work out. An expression of relaxed optimism, sometimes warranted and sometimes an excuse for not checking properly.
noun, verb · Informal · rhymes with book
Someone who sulks or cries easily; a softie. Often affectionate, especially about children and pets.
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phrase, idiom · Informal
To lose one's temper in a disproportionate, childish way.
adjective · Informal
Delighted, thrilled. Came out of surf culture and is now general.
interjection, phrase · Informal
An exclamation of triumph or delight. Frequently rendered as 'ya beauty' and drawn out.
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