18 AUSTRALIAN Words that Confuse AMERICANS | Aussie vs American English

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[@DrAElemayo]

"Root" in america also means "to support", as a verb. Like, "I'm rooting for that team!"

[@LeaCollingwoodMagpies]

Yes I have also heard that termonology 😉☺

[@renatajastrzebski3081]

I Have to admit that any girl in Melbourne who announced 'I root for that football team' would be poorly thought of.Had many laughs about this with American friends, 'I'm rooting for my team!!! ha ha ha ha, funny in Australian.

[@LeaCollingwoodMagpies]

@@renatajastrzebski3081 LOL Yeah so very true LOL 🤣🤣

[@gregguerra870]

Renata Jastrzebski I wanna meet that girl that says root....

[@ultimateagent1784]

Dr. A. Elemayo stop sleeping with the team dude gross...

[@adrian-4767]

More about Aussie slang/vocab please. This was so useful.

[@sampletext6673]

Adrian - I recently found out you Americans call petroleum gasoline

[@gregguerra870]

Sample Text yep, cause that’s what it is or fuel...

[@sampletext6673]

greg guerra great, I forgot about that comment, also why is your president an orange

[@KrunchyJD]

Pissed, in Australia means drunk. He or she is pissed, means he or she is really drunk. I get the impression Americans think he or she is pissed, means he or she is angry. In Australia if someone is angry we say pissed off. The off in the expression makes a big difference..

[@leo_hive134]

Where I am in Australia we say "I'm rooted" which means I'm tiered or is really lazy feeling

[@rodolpholuizdelorenzi5612]

I couldn't imagine "root", "blue" '"tea" had these meanings. Thanks for the tips!!

[@philipmullins6235]

In Australia the word ''mate'' is not always used to address someone in a positive way , it is often used to address someone in a very aggressive way and often to people who are unknown to each other for example a person might shout at a stranger '' learn to drive properly MATE ''

[@lisak7380]

Americans say "come out of the blue" too.

[@lisak7380]

@@AussieEnglishPodcast Yep I am.

[@jasoncheung7394]

As a a Australian myself I dont really use the world blue for fight i use either altercation or like "having a go at someone" but I would use blue for sky or emotions like sadness

[@ianmontgomery7534]

I do use blue quite often to describe a fight or altercation especially at the footy. I also used it as in making a bad blue or mistake.

[@victorherrerac.7313]

think I'll buy some thongs in United States XD😂😂😂

[@justin_your_cousin9273]

In America, a "G string" refers to the bottoms with an actual string going straight down the rear

[@jbadams022189]

As an American, I’ve never heard beachgoers be referred to as “bathers” unless they are bathing in the sun, NOT the water!

[@AussieEnglishPodcast]

No kidding? I don't think I'd ever refer to them as just 'bathers' for lying in the sun. It'd be something like "sun bathers" or "sun bakers".

[@saelo5996]

When you said "rage" I legitimately thought you were going to say it's a music channel.

[@FionaEm]

'Bathers' is only used in southern Australia. In NSW it's swimmers, in Qld it's togs, and so on.

[@FionaEm]

@@AussieEnglishPodcast I think a lot of the words we use as adults depend on where we grew up. I've lived in 3 states but bathers will always be togs to me!

[@FionaEm]

@@AussieEnglishPodcast Gaah! "My bad" is one of the most annoying Americanisms of recent years. Stop saying it immediately 🤣

[@NoirL.A.]

@@FionaEm tbh a fair amount of australian slang and expressions can get annoying too. especially "mate" evry other word can start to get on the nerves.

[@FionaEm]

@@NoirL.A. I agree that too much slang from any country is annoying (and most Aussies don't say "mate" that much anyway).

[@NoirL.A.]

@@FionaEm the hell they don't especially males say it constantly. we got millions of ozzies here in L.A. and they same "mate" incessantly. on tv and in movies they do too. australia is also the mullet capitol of the world.

[@MrJonreed7]

Thank you. It's nice to see a video from an adult for a change.

[@kevinortiz342]

I love your videos! What recommendations would you give me to improve my listening skills in English?

[@nadinechenpinerorodriguez9790]

When you're from Spain and you learn british English at school: yeah, ok... (I didn't know more than the half of the words)

[@matthewbrown6163]

May I add BUM BAGS vs FANNY PACKS - RUBBERS vs ERASERS ………….. LOL

[@thebestevernurseshow9427]

Haha I love the “doodle” example!

[@peladno]

And in USA blue means: sad, I’ m blue :(

[@CUZZZZZZZskalzzz]

same in australia

[@ongie9736]

Blue means heaps of different things in Australia, 'blue my dog etc..

[@billschild3371]

You also root for your team in America which is to cheer for them and you can also be asked who are you rooting for.

[@LesEXO2012]

In the US we say "Don't knock it til you try it" so we use knock to mean insult too 😃 I also never heard anyone say Aussie using s sounds. I've always heard other Americans that I've been around or on tv say "Auzzies" thank goodness lol I'd be annoyed if I heard someone say Aussie using the s sound.

[@boyakkey100]

I commented on another video yesterday. But today, too. Lightning or thunderbolt in the blue sky in Japanese has alomost the same meaning of out of blue. For example, it is lightning in the blue sky for me to see you here. It means unxpectedly or something you wouldn't expect to happen. Thank you for making great videos.

[@gozzywozzy485]

that impression of drinking tea was bloody marvelous, made me spit mine outta me nose! You scored a point mate :)

[@ragavia612]

Thanks mate😃 for your wonderful videos. Iam learning and enjoying at the same time ☺. Well, My dream country is AUSTRALIA 😍😍 & I love Aussie's slang too😍 wanna visit & stay there & can't wait for that time 😍 keep uploading more videos Pete😃 Thanks😇

[@mariliaferreira4932]

Hehe the differents meaning are so hilarious !

[@leija8005]

Also, I think sometimes we will use knock in the same way you guys do. Jay Z had a song called,"Can't Knock The Hustle" which is like put down or discourage. Or someone will say,"Don't knock me for trying"

[@lilianacabrera1613]

Thank you so much for your videos! I am living in Australia now and trying to understand some slangs 😊 see ya mate!

[@lilianacabrera1613]

Fitzroy Crossing in WA

[@lilianacabrera1613]

My hubby lives here 🤗

[@NoirL.A.]

australians seem to know almost all american slang quite well. they have so much endless exposure to american accents through tv, movies, news, etc. from the day they're born. my buddy lived in oz for over 2 years and he said it's shocking how much american media there is down there.

[@The1stImmortal]

You forgot the other slang usage of "Blue": as an ironic synonym for red. As in red haired, red dog, etc. EDIT: Thongs are named for the older word for a leather string, which they used to be made of (same for American usage)

[@robinkaur1537]

Great!!! I was looking for these kind of videos for a long time. Thanks. I new in Australia

[@zannebrazeau]

tea in the us can also refer to gossip as in "spill the tea" means tell me the latest gossip

[@biggin9077]

My Chinese workmate started laughing yesterday at a word he found the meaning of - root

[@martinyfelix]

Very interesting video Pete, keep them coming!

[@amankumarthakur8410]

Sir, please I want a video describing about similarities and differences between British English vs Australian English.

[@allieg6401]

I've never heard a hot water bottle called a hottie.

[@helena1151]

Great videos mate 👍🏻 I’ve watched many so far great channel

[@fig920]

thank you for everything sir!! I am going to Australia next month I wish I use all you have teached me!!!!!!!!!

[@fig920]

@@AussieEnglishPodcast 한국이요 I live in south korea😃

[@panpan9861]

We now also use the word "Tea" in America as in issue or latest gossip news. Example: Spill the tea, sis.

[@sianelea9552]

Everywhere does this

[@patriciollordella6369]

Hi! I Iike the video, I live in Argentina, here ¨MATE¨ is the traditional infusión to drink. You can find in Google like ¨mate Argentino¨, I am going to carry my ¨Mate¨ when I gone to Australia.

[@patriciollordella6369]

@@AussieEnglishPodcast It is another herb, called "Yerba Mate", and you need an special recipient where you putting the "yerba" and hot water. To drink that you need a tube for sipping. I am going to Australia in November to work. I like a lot yours videos, thanks for answer.

[@emmanewton3980]

Americans still use: out of the blue doodle rage

[@Aliza.12]

Gday pet , this video was an amazing one ? I hope you make others look like this design and that montage 🙂

[@leija8005]

In the US, tea is also sometimes used to refer to gossip

[@adadasdadadasdasda1912]

can I use it for writing in examination the "slang" and this 10 words ??? or is just in speaking

[@adadasdadadasdasda1912]

@@AussieEnglishPodcast Thanks, I'm not English user cause I from Sabah. but I Seriously wanted to Master English. can you give me tips. .

[@adadasdadadasdasda1912]

@@AussieEnglishPodcast I see 😂👍💙

[@adadasdadadasdasda1912]

@@AussieEnglishPodcast I 💝 u

[@LeaCollingwoodMagpies]

Ripper Dipper video Pete ....Im totally Aussie n loved everything u said in this ....Awesome 😉😊😊☺

[@marionpettersson3774]

What about "feeling blue"? Meaning sad or depressed. What about the word spunky?

[@amnamn9393]

Thank you very much for this video and your effort! Keep it up mate.

[@salihazem621]

I enjoy every vedieo you upload. Thank you so much. You're amazing.😊

[@pauliejay4161]

Blue - we used to call red headed people "Bluey" - although this has been somewhat superseded with "ranga".

[@joelmasamba6762]

Oh my gosh!!! I've bought for my oldies lotta cars two weeks ago

[@2007excalibur2007]

Can you still say something like "I'm rooting for you" without associating the sex slang meaning with it? :p

[@ultimateagent1784]

Excal! [ 20excalibur07 ] kind of

[@PsychicIsaacs]

Nobody says that. At least no one says it with a straight face. We know what Americans mean, but find it amusing.

[@eshaqrahimi225]

Really good teacher thanks a lot

[@eshaqrahimi225]

Aussie English I’m from Afghanistan but live in Dandenong

[@eshaqrahimi225]

Aussie English That’s good. Almost 5 years bu I can’t good speak English

[@alexanderrudakov59]

Terrific video! Cheers!

[@lettil9828]

Great video mate. keep it up 👍

[@jacksoncronin9540]

You can imagine the confusion some Americans may get if we asked them "have you seen my thongs".

[@larrygdwl]

Well done MATE. I reckon your video is great. Keep going mate

[@yasmingomesantos]

Great video! Thank you !

[@thebestevernurseshow9427]

American here! We don’t use the word bathers. We says swimmers.

[@ghizlaneghizlane7490]

Interesting! Thanks so much ♥

[@mishallhammed6507]

This was so good Thank you so much

[@mishallhammed6507]

@@AussieEnglishPodcast I am originally from Iraq, But now, I live in Australia

[@lisak7380]

Americans also use the word knock to put something down.

[@tbyjb]

What about Maco’s or Chips?

[@Sweets_QT]

lol. "aw man, your stuffed--- he got into a blue with his mate." :P

[@kristyannebalsicas7984]

Can do to hi to hi go

[@FionaEm]

Using 'blue' to describe a disagreement or fight is pretty old-fashioned in Australia these days, so I'm not sure why he included it in this video.

[@newinsight4u360]

Stuffed also equals cactus. The car is stuffed or the car is cactus.

[@windaherdisa9228]

My students keep saying "drinker", refers to water bottle. 🤣

[@windaherdisa9228]

@@AussieEnglishPodcast Yesss, I'm living 4 hours from Melbourne. I can relate those words 🤣

[@windaherdisa9228]

@@AussieEnglishPodcast slang words confuse me sometimes. Then I found your videos months ago. Boom!!! It helped me a lot to communicate with my students. Thanks!

[@matthewbrown6163]

I was going to hospital & a very dear but very religious friend together with her church ladies made a banner - GET WELL, WE ARE ALL ROOTING FOR YOU - I had to kindly explain what it meant to me.

[@LeaCollingwoodMagpies]

In the UK ...They call G-Strings ..Thongs as well 🙂

[@hyeok010]

0:04 How did he pronounce 'host'?

[@hyeok010]

Aussie English haha thanks but I meant how did he pronounce it exactly. Maybe someone could help me how to pronounce it like you did, the Australian way. Thank you!

[@theoryneutral]

CORRECTIONS - "Speedo" - Only single people wear these in North America and survive. So no one talks about this unless they're anonymous on KZbin. Secondly, in NA we'd hear you ask for a Barbie or bather in an Aussie accent and reply, "you can have anything you like, darling." We're not listening to the content of your sentences. It's just music to our ears. Oh wait... maybe that's just me. Same goes for the rest of these terms. Thirdly, "America" refers, in your mind, to what? Canada is also America. And finally, "don't knock it 'til you try it" is also common usage of the term "knock" in both the U.S. and Canada. I wonder where you got the idea that it was otherwise...

[@큥-k3z]

i literally got shocked when i heard the strong australian accent, ideky HAHAHAAHA

[@KoKoKo_Channel]

Chicken for Christmas? Nooo!!! 😲

[@johnseabrook1029]

No one in Australia has ever asked for a chewie.

[@gregoryforster6780]

So what's the Australian term for root as in the part of the plant?

[@jasoncheung7394]

if its not a verb it's a tree root

[@hoitlygtlio]

Nursing a baby has a totally different meaning in America vs Australia. Flat battery vs dead battery

[@yirenwang2521]

Very helpful! Thank you. Many people in China would learn English from American dramas they are quite popular learning materials. As a result we picked up many American expressions but those are probably not suitable in Australian English. Hahaha. Speaking of this, if I want to learn Australian English from Australian dramas or TV shows or movies, do you have any recommendations? Maybe someday you might make a video of this😁

[@mattcernjavic9999]

Listen to some "Kevin Bloody Wilson". He is one of our best and funniest singer/songwriter's of all time. If you do not understand what he is saying or his phrases you will need to Google him. Also you can find old Aussie comedy shows on KZbin, called "The Comedy Company", "Full Frontal" or "Fast Forward". They are all great and fantastic way to learn Aussie English. Unfortunately they no longer make them because people would say that they are politically correct and offensive. Bloody whingers.

[@ianmontgomery7534]

I lived in China for over four years and my girlfriend there became quite versed in Australian slang and our way of speaking.

[@maxfelder5272]

Thought I gotta embarrass myself in Australia because of my English. Found this channel and proved myself wrong.

[@malekyahya451]

Thank you very much for your videos

[@malekyahya451]

Hello teacher I am from Syria@@AussieEnglishPodcast

[@skullandcrossbones65]

Hay true blue, "Bluey" is also a red head,

[@billschild3371]

Ummm Bluey or Blue is also a nickname for someone with red hair

[@sianelea9552]

Btw no one uses cactus

[@heistheisting3276]

As Australian I've never called togs as bathers and I've never called a hot water bottle so hottie

[@damienbush5461]

I’ve never heard an Australian call swimmers bathers.

[@jasoncheung7394]

Australian here I called them bathers my whole life

[@arstizen919]

I laughed when I heard you say 13 lol

[@erdyantodwinugrohozheng]

Barbie in American English is not only the name of doll. But as well as name of person that is "Barbara". So, don't be surprised that if your name Barbara is sometimes called "Barbie" in US. Similar like "Fergie" in American and British English for "Ferguson".

[@erdyantodwinugrohozheng]

@@AussieEnglishPodcast I'm not in US, but I was searching in internet said a lot of people in US are saying "Barbie" for person name of "Barbara". And the history of well known "Barbie doll" derived from the inventor's daughter "Barbara Handler". You can check it in Wikipedia and I put in down below : en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbie.

[@erdyantodwinugrohozheng]

Maybe you look this : www.babynamewizard.com/baby-name/girl/barbie

[@alexajowani6353]

I did use cactus but unfortunately they didn't understand me mate

[@LesEXO2012]

But how did Blue come to mean fight in Australia? I don't get why blue was chosen lol I don't understand the connection I guess is what I'm trying to say. I've also never heard bather to mean swimmers here. Maybe in States or cities I'm not familiar with but the only time I've heard bather is sunbather. Actually not even sunbather more like sunbathing but I guess someone who likes to sunbathe is a sunbather

[@The1stImmortal]

I believe it's in reference to bruises. As in "black and blue" = beaten and bruised. Edit: conjecture.

[@Myrtlecrack]

Actually, we all know what a "Barbie" is thanks to that Paul Hogan commercial the Australian government made and exported to the US. But the commercial lied to us and gave us the impression that Australians call all shrimp "shrimp", even the large ones which we call "prawns", turns out you guys call them prawns too! We rarely use the term "bathers", we would call people in the water "swimmers". "Out of the blue" is a term we use with the same meaning, we also use the term "true blue" which started during the Civil War because US troops wore blue and were seen as loyal to the Union. "Doodle" can also mean penis or even messing around, depends on the context. We use "knock" in the same way, as to "knock something". Mate can me reproductive processes, but can also mean a pair of something. We use "rage" to mean all the same things you do, a matter of fact a party can be referred to as a "Rager" if it is particularly raucous. In America a scratch off lottery ticket is referred to as a "scratcher". "Thongs" can refer to sandals or underwear, a "G-string" is a thong with literally a string instead of the narrow fabric part

[@LeaCollingwoodMagpies]

What about Knocked back ....As in for job interview etc ...Being knocked back 🙂 Or even being knocked back on a date 🙂☺

[@phazesix]

As an American I've only ever heard knocked back in terms of drinking alcohol. Like ...he knocked back a few before he left. It usually refers to drinking beer I would say. We also say Chug when you drink really fast. For instance if your friends want to leave a bar like NOW, but you have 1/2 your drink left & don't want to waste it. You chug it. And Knocked Up...that is something all together different! lol

[@LeaCollingwoodMagpies]

@@phazesix Yes knocked up means that u got ur girlfriend pregnant lol 🤣🤣

[@bebeboo9691]

My boyfriend is American and i am australian. Its confusing with some words.for example I told him I was having a Barbie. He's like do you want a Barbie doll. I said Billy to mean a Billy of tea. He thought I meant Billy Joel lol

[@NicoloRicucci87]

Out of curiosity which part of Australia are you from ? I live in country NSW and I’ve never heard anyone say “bathers” or “cactus”...

[@NicoloRicucci87]

Ah okay, that might explain why... they must be “region specific” expressions 🤗

[@LeaCollingwoodMagpies]

Hactus Cactus lol 🤣🤣

[@choerryysoda]

Tea also means secrets

[@jessemills868]

oi pass the billy

[@annabobcat5026]

What if I am neither from America, nor from Australia and I'm confused anyway? xD

[@misskyekye]

Aussies understand American English but Americans can't understand Australian English!

[@KalikaWeerasinghe]

Because Aussies watch American movies

[@gregguerra870]

I can mention several American slang words that you wouldn’t know....

[@misskyekye]

@@gregguerra870 ok, no worries!

[@timnicholls19]

2 things bluey I would of like you to of had that as part of your blue. Second thong it was originally a thong sandle and has been known as a thong in Australia before the Americans came up with a g string

[@LeaCollingwoodMagpies]

Ive have also heard the term root or rooting as in Barracking for a team ......Its an American term ...Like I am rooting for ya 🙂

[@neibatera2395]

It's a little bit similar Australian accent and British accent or Irish accent I think.

[@Fan-zx1lz]

Nice Interesting Video

[@TamTam-ms6mf]

I'm wondering why Bill is one of the short versions of William. 😂

[@TamTam-ms6mf]

@@AussieEnglishPodcast Thanks for your reply!

[@Katrinagaming-en1os]

It's easy. It's the same as Dick is short for Richard :)

[@VoteforAndrewYang-rn5mw]

I feel aussie. Now.