Australian language can definitely seem weird for people from other English-speaking countries. Sometimes even the simplest words have a completely weird equivalent in the Land Down Under. This is where we come in with the explanation. In this post, let’s take a look at all the different ways Australians say that something is beautiful!
Beaut
Meaning:
- (Noun) Basically short for beautiful, can be used to say that something is great, or that something looks good.
Example:
- Man, his car is a real beaut!
Bonzer
Meaning:
- (Noun) This word is used to describe when something is first-rate, or great, but can also mean that something is beautiful.
Example:
- That suit you were wearing yesterday was bonzer!
Deadly
Meaning:
- (Adjective) This word is often used to describe when something is awesome. It can also be used when you want to say that something looks beautiful
Example:
- Man, she put on her new dress and really looked deadly.
Fully Sick
Meaning:
- (Adjective) Used when you want to describe that something looks cool, but in a really positive way. Often used to say that someone looks beautiful.
Example:
- We went on a date last night, he looked fully sick in his new clothes.
Good sort
Meaning:
- (Noun) Another word that describes someone that looks good. Most commonly used to describe women. Self-explanatory, really.
Example:
- Your friend Amanda is a really good sort if you don’t mind me saying so.
Hot
Meaning:
- (Adjective) Yes, this phrase is commonly used in a lot of countries, but it is quite popular in Australia as well. Used to say that someone looks good. It could be considered Americanism in Australia.
Example:
- Did you see the new girl in class? She looks so hot.
Pearler
Meaning:
- (Noun) This word is used to describe a beautiful day.
Example:
- Can’t believe you didn’t go outside yesterday, it was quite the pearler!
Sort
Meaning:
- (Noun) A variation of the term ‘good sort’ mentioned earlier. Means the same thing, a beautiful girl.
Example:
- Did you see that girl earlier? She was the best sort I’ve seen in months!.
Stunner
Meaning:
- (Noun) This term is often used to describe a person that looks stunningly beautiful.
Example:
- She walked past me, you should have seen her. A real stunner!