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| Bob Each Way:
Someone who gambles on two different outcomes, or supports opposing groups to gain maximum benefit.
- Contributed by Frank Macskasy |
| Bob's your Uncle:
Has a similar meaning to "That's all there is to it". For example, if something wasn't working because a bolt was loose I'd say "Just tighten that nut and bob's your uncle".
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| Bollocks:
1. An expression of disbelief i.e if someone said they actually liked brussel sprouts the likely reply would be "Bollocks!" 2. Testicles.
- Contributed by Vicki Guy |
| Bonk:
To have sex.
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| Bottle store:
Liquor store.
- Contributed by Juliette |
| Budgie Smugglers:
Speedos (Men's tight fitting swimwear).
- Contributed by Dee |
| Bugger:
How unfortunate, unfortunately.
- Contributed by Mike Fitzmaurice |
| Bugger lugs:
Ears, Particularly very prominent ears.
- Contributed by StewR |
| Buggered:
1. Tired out after extreme exertion. Similar to 'knackered'. Eg; "Geez, I'm buggered!" 2. Unsuccessful attempt at a task, Eg; "He's buggered that up!". 3. Dismissive exclamation, sometimes giving up an attempt at something. Eg; "Bugger it!" 4. Damage or wearing out of an object; Eg; "He's buggered the motorin it".
- Contributed by Frank Macskasy |
| Buggeryhandles:
Sideburns
- Contributed by Stew |
| Bumped your boko:
Hit or injured your head (boko being old settler's version of the maori word 'upoko' for head).
- Contributed by Masina |
| Captain Cooker:
A pig.
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| Cardie:
A cardigan.
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| Cheerio:
Goodbye
- Contributed by StewR |
| Chilly Bin:
An insulated box for keeping beer or food cool. In Australia it's known as an esky.
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