Australians use a ton of slang words that can make it seem as if they are using a different language! This is where we come in to help you better understand their slang. In this article, let’s take a look at all of the terms they use to describe something as bad.
Bodgie
Meaning:
- (Adjective) Bodgie is used by Australians to describe something that is so bad that it is worthless or completely inferior to something else.
Example:
- She was driving a second-hand car that was really bodgie!
Bummer
Meaning:
- (Noun) A common word used in many English-speaking countries, but is most commonly used in Australia.
Example:
- I felt really sick last night, what a bummer.
Dodgy
Meaning:
- (Adjective) Usually used to describe something that has poor quality, and is therefore really bad.
Example:
- He wanted to sell his car to me, but it looked really dodgy.
Dodgy as
Meaning:
- (Adjective) Same as above, but more intense, used to describe when something is extremely bad. Australians like to add ‘as’ at the end of adjectives to add more emphasis.
Example:
- That shop where we went shopping was dodgy as.
Dog’s Breakfast
Meaning:
- (Noun) A term used to describe when something is so bad that it is a complete mess.
Example:
- I asked him to send me the report he was working on and it was dog’s breakfast!
Filthy
Meaning:
- (Adjective) This is a word used by Australians to describe when they are feeling bad and disappointed.
Example:
- He spoke about me behind my back, I felt really filthy after learning that.
Iffy
Meaning:
- (Adjective) Used most commonly to describe a suggestion that seems bad or unreasonable.
Example:
- He wanted us to do business together, but something was iffy about it.
Wonky
Meaning:
- (Adjective) A word used to describe something that seems bad, unstable, or simply of poor quality.
Example:
- Did you see the motorcycle he bought? It looked wonky as hell!
