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The origin of the term bogan is unclear; both the Macquarie Dictionary and the Australian Oxford Dictionary cite the origin as unknown. [6] Some Sydney residents' recollection is that the term is based on the concept that residents of the western suburbs (stereotyped as "Westies") displayed what are now termed "bogan" characteristics and that an individual who displayed these characteristics ...
General Australian English is the most common of Australian accents. [9] [10] It is especially prominent in urban Australia and is used as a standard language for Australian films, television programs and advertising. It is used by Hugh Jackman, Rose Byrne, Rebel Wilson, Chris Hemsworth and Eric Bana.
Australian English is notable for vowel length contrasts which are absent from many English dialects. The Australian English vowels /ɪ/, /e/ and /eː/ are noticeably closer (pronounced with a higher tongue position) than their contemporary Received Pronunciation equivalents. However, a recent short-front vowel chain shift has resulted in ...
According to ANU, Australian English often uses the feminine pronoun “she,” whereas standard English would use “it.” She’ll be right essentially just means all is well. Bogan
The General Australian accent serves as the standard variety of English across the country. According to linguists, it emerged during the 19th century. [ 24 ] General Australian is the dominant variety across the continent, and is particularly so in urban areas. [ 25 ]
"Ocker" was recorded from 1916 as a nickname for anyone called Oscar. The 1920s Australian comic strip Ginger Meggs contained a character called Oscar ("Ocker") Stevens. The term "ocker" in its modern usage arose from a character of that name, played by Ron Frazer, who appeared in the satirical television comedy series The Mavis Bramston Show from 1965 to 1968. [7]
Chav: Lower socio-economic person comparable to Australian English bogan; Child-minder: Australian English babysitter; Chivvy: To hurry (somebody) along. Australian English nag; Chrimbo: Abbreviation for Christmas comparable to Australian English Chrissy; Chuffed: To be proud (especially of oneself) Cleg (insect): Australian English horsefly
An exit to the West Front of the U.S. Capitol building is pictured on the day it was announced U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration is being moved indoors due to dangerously cold ...