Strine

Strine is how Aussies pronounce Australian, and gives its name to the country’s unique brand of English.
「ストライン」とは、オーストラリア人が「 Australian 」を発音したときの響きで、そこから同国独特の英語を指す名前として使われるようになりました

  • Mickey mouse/ミッキーマウス

    Mickey mouse Australian English Lax, frivolous, sloppy, not very good, poor quality. 日本語 中途半端、ルーズ、質が悪い、軽い、手が抜ける、適当。当然、あの同名のディズニー大スターがオーストラリアにも人気者だけど、なぜこのようなネガティブな意味になった理由が不明だ。 Plain English 1) Slack, lazy, lax, incompetent or inconsequential. 2) The megastar and symbol of the Walt Disney stable of companies. An American cultural icon. Strine Dictionary

  • Mate/友達

    mate Australian English A friend or buddy, but also used in a friendly manner to address strangers or acquaintances. It can also be a term of exasperation or frustration when directed at others. 日本語 １）友達。友人。だち。仲間。仲良し。しかし、見知らぬ人に対して使っても珍しくない。 ２) 時には、相手に対していらだちなどを感じて表せて使うこともある。 3) （英語での本来の意味は）交尾する。 Plain English 1) Buddy, friend, pal. 2) To procreate. Strine Dictionary

  • Not Getting Work

    Work has trickled off. I am applying for jobs, but nobody is interested in me with my reputation. School is keeping me busy. I need this. I am cooking for the girls. They hate my cooking, but are being brave and eating it without complaint through kindness for me.

  • Lolly/お金

    lolly Australian English Most commonly, lolly is the word used to describe candy or sweet. However, it can also be used as a synonym for money or earnings. 日本語 １） あめ。キャンディ。 ２） お金。給料や資金。 Plain English 1) Candy 2) Money, cash, wages, costs or earnings. Strine Dictionary

  • Lucky Country, the

    lucky country, the Australian English Australia. The term was coined by historian Donald Horne in irony. He argued that Australia was lucky as it became a rich land only because of its natural resources instead of the cleverness or effort shown by other nations. Instead of being shocked by the term, Australians adopted “the Lucky…

  • Larrikin/いたずらっ子

    larrikin Australian English Somebody mischievous, who does not take life entirely seriously. Used more as a term of endearment as opposed to being critical. 日本語 いたずらっ子。呑気な人。気楽な人、生意気な人。Larrikinは、批判するより温かみを込めている言葉。 Plain English Prankster, trickster, cheeky. Strine Dictionary