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Rhyming Slang | |||||||
Rhyming slang is a creative way to play with language. It's basically two or more words, the last of which rhymes with the word it's replacing.
For example, mud pies > eyes, kitchen sink > drink.
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. Either way, it was almost always used by men because the slang would have been considered very vulgar. Because this is a family-friendly site visited by children from all over the world, we've decided not to include words we believe are inappropriate.
The following are examples of Aussie rhyming slang. Rhyming slang is always changing because it's so easy to add new rhymes especially within a close group of people. So 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.
| After Darks Noah's Ark Joe Blake Mary Lee Kitchen Sink Molly the Monk Near and Far Aristotle Young and Frisky Babbling Brook Mystery Bags Dog's Eye Nellie Bligh Young and Old Oxford Scholar Gin Sling Curry and Rice Jack and Jill Dodge and Shirk Zane Grey Forgive and Forget Grim and Gory Nail and Screws Sausage Roll Mad Mike Nelly McGuire Johnny Horner Captain Cook Country Cousin Comic Cuts Dad 'n Dave Bob Hope David Gower Pat Malone Froth and Bubble Porkie Pie Al Capone Dog and Bone |
sharks shark snake tea drink drunk bar bottle whisky cook snags (sausages) meat pie fly cold dollar ring price bill work pay cigarette story news goal push bike light the fire corner look dozen guts shave shower soap or dope alone trouble lie phone phone |
Lionel Rose Ginger Beer Germaine Greer Mutt and Jeff Mud Pies Jam Tart German Band Ned Kelly Gregory Peck Jack Jones Ham and Eggs Ginger Meggs Plates of Meat Saint Louis Blues Almond Rocks Sky Rocket Bag of Fruit Stay Afloat Cheese 'n Kisses Trouble and Strife Blood Blister Billy Lid Tin Lid Ducks 'n Geese John Hop Jimmy Grant Tin Tank Septic Tank Rock and Lurch Steak and Kidney Malvern Star Joe Baxi Val and Maxie Smash and Grab Bread and Jam Frog and Toad Apples and Pears Georgie Moore Rory O'Moore |
nose ear ear deaf eyes heart hand belly neck bones legs legs feet shoes socks hip pocket suit coat missus wife sister kid kid police cop immigrant Yank Yank church Sydney car taxi taxi cab tram road stairs door close the door |
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