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AUSTRALIAN SLANG
Rhyming Slang
Rhyming slang is a creative way to play with language. The origins of Australian rhyming slang is unclear. While some believe it came over with the original convicts from England, others point to its appearance at the turn of the century.
Because this is a family-friendly site visited by children from all over the world, we've decided only to include words we believe are appropriate. The following are examples, but don't expect your average Aussie to know all of these. We certainly didn't. Take our Australian Rhyming Slang Quiz and see how you do.
Rhyming Slang >> Page 1 Page 2
| China Plate | mate |
| Captain Cook | look |
| Nelly McGuire | light the fire |
| Dad 'n Dave | shave |
| Pat Malone | alone |
| Johnny Horner | corner |
| Al Capone | phone |
| Mad Mike | push bike |
| Country Cousin | dozen |
| Jimmy Grant | immigrant |
| Rory O'Moore | close the door |
| Georgie Moore | door |
| Joe Baxi | taxi |
| Malvern Star | car |
| John Hop | cop |
| Mutt and Jeff | deaf |
| Nellie Bligh | fly |
| Mary Lee | tea |
| Aristotle | bottle |
| Jack Jones | bones |
| Ned Kelly | belly |
| Lionel Rose | nose |
| Joe Blake | snake |
| Jack and Jill | bill |
| Stay Afloat | coat |
| Billy Lid | kid |
| Tin Lid | kid |
| Molly the Monk | drunk |
| Ginger Meggs | legs |
| Gregory Peck | neck |
| Zane Grey | pay |
| Germaine Greer | ear |
| Trouble and Strife | wife |
| Cheese 'n Kisses | missus |
| Blood Blister | sister |
| Comic Cuts | guts |
| Sausage Roll | goal |
| Porkie Pie | lie |
| Septic Tank | Yank |
| Tin Tank | Yank |
