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I'm still not sure I understand what a "Moe oyster" is?

How Well Can You Translate This Obscure Australian Slang?

Obscure Aussie Slang Quiz

This Is The Hardest Absurd Aussie Slang Quiz You'll Ever Take

Harold Holt, the former prime minister of Australia, disappeared while swimming in the sea near Portsea, Victoria, in 1967. Yeah, it's pretty dark.

Gone missing.

What does it mean when someone's "done a Harold Holt"?

Originating in Melbourne, this strangely named delicacy is when you slice a dim sim in half and chuck it on the barbie. Also called "Moe lobster" or "Moe cray". Sounds bloody delish, if you ask us.

Barbecued dim sims.

What are "Moe oysters"?

A showbag is a "goodie bag" bought at fairs, carnivals, and annual events like the NSW Easter Show — that are generally filled to the brim with utter shit.

They're full of shit.

What does it mean when someone is "a showbag"?

Also referred to as a plumber's playstation, reverse ATM, brickie's laptop, and pensioner's piano.

A pokie machine.

What is a "tradies' laptop"?

This one doesn't really need any more explaining.

Fart ahead of them and let them walk through.

When you "crop dust" someone, what do you do?

To use it in a sentence: "Ugh, get over it. You lost. You're such a sookie la la!"

A crybaby or whinger.

Someone who is a "sookie la la" is a what?

Someone who is a "sookie lala" is a what?

Served in a single-serve plastic bag, with a little hand hole for convenience.

A roast chook from the supermarket.

What is a "bachelor's handbag"?

An incredibly visual and decidedly insulting metaphor.

Bad teeth.

And finally, if someone can "eat tomatoes through a tennis racquet", what do they have?

And finally, if someone can "eat tomatoes through a tennis racquet" what do they have?

Sure, you understand the basics of Aussie slang, but there's a long road ahead of you before you can speak the language like a true-blue Australian.

Better luck next time — you've got a way to go!

You're either incredibly Aussie or incredibly lucky. Either way, a bloody good job. 'On ya, legend.

Strewth, mate! You're fluent in Aussie slang.

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