Why do Aussies abbreviate everything?

Why Do Aussies Use So Many Abbreviations? Nenagh Kemp, a psychologist at the University of Tasmania, told Australian Geographic her theories behind why Australians use these shortened words so often. Her theory is that Australians use them as a way of coming across as more friendly and less pretentious.

What is special about the Aussies language?

While Australia has no official language, English is the first language of the majority of the population, being the only language spoken in the home for about 72.7\% of Australians. Australian English differs from other varieties in its phonology, pronunciation, lexicon, idiom, grammar and spelling.

What do they call a girl in Australia?

Aussie Slang Words For Women: Sheila. Chick. Woman. Lady.

Why do Aussies add O to the end of words?

The Australian lifestyle is relaxed and this is reflected in Australian speech. Aussies love to abbreviate words, the obvious example university becomes “uni”and slang words are also created by adding “o” at the end – even if it makes the word longer.

Why do Australians add y to words?

This is usually a display of affection and acceptance rather than belittlement. Organizations and businesses will often embrace the diminutives given to them by Australians, using them in their own advertising and even registering it as a trademark.

Why do Australians add O to the end of words?

By adding an ‘o’ onto the end of most words and you are bound to sound Australian. Arvo: Meaning ‘afternoon’. The initial arv sound in ‘afternoon’ is abbreviated and an ‘o’ is added to round off this colloquialism.

What is the Australian accent called?

There are different variations of the Australian accent. Dr Gawne describes one variation as the “broad accent… [which is] your good, Aussie, ocker accents.” Another variation is the “general accent, which is actually the majority of Australian English speakers.”

What is Australian slang for a guy?

Bloke
Bloke is a slang term for a common man in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.