Thursday, August 18, 2011

Australianisms Again

More Aussie-lingo
(pronounced "Ozzy" by the way, not "Aw-see" despite the misleading sss)

Gridiron (American football)
Versus (against)
Tips (tag - as in the childhood game, I got confused hearing my kids shout "I tipped you!")
Lead (leash)
Cubbyhouse (playset)
Smack (spank)
Tigger (tiger - actually I think it's still spelled with one 'g' but pronounced like Pooh's friend)
Quay (docks in Sydney, but pronounce it 'key' or you'll really give your tourist self away)
Specs (glasses)
Excursion (field trip)
Docket (receipt)
Sparky (electrician)
Chuffed (excited/stoked)
Telly box (tv)
Globes (light bulbs)
Mince (ground beef/meat)
On offer (available)
Smoker (pipe)
Lift (elevator)


And this is a fun one: FAIRY BREAD


white bread + butter + hundreds and thousands

I love the sprinkles here - more like fine threads of icing

 Or go ahead, cut off those crusts and bust out the cookie cutters 
when you're feeling extra fancy.

A party staple. Genius.



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