All you need to know about Australian slang

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Know more about Australian slang in this episode of Australia Explained. Source: Getty Images/Kesh West

Brekkie. Biccy. Barby. These are all classic Aussie slang words that leave some people scratching their heads in confusion. Know what an ‘arvo’ is? Don’t worry, we’ll explain. Learn about some of the best known (or not known) Australian slang words, as well as why different parts of the country have their own accents.


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