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    Grand Final (Granny)

    　オーストラリアは、とにかくスポーツ好きの国。そのシーズンの王者を決める究極の一戦は、たいてい『グランドファイナル』だ。ストライン（オージー英語）でこれ以上ド真ん中の呼び名はない。要するに、その年の最強クラブやチームを決める試合のこと。 Australia is a sport-loving country, possibly more than most. And the ultimate game that decides a champion in Australian sports is almost invariably the grand final. Real Strine could give no other fair dinkum name to a grand final, which is the match that determines the best club or team for its particular season,…

  • Seppo

    Seppo Australian English An American. The word is abbreviated rhyming slang for “septic tank” and “Yank.” A septic tank is a place where human waste is stored after using the toilet. Septic tanks remain common in many parts of rural Australia. Seppo can be either derogatory or affectionate depending on the context in which it…