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What are some Australian words that are unique to the Australian language?

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G'day (a generic term meaning hello, usually accompanied by "mate" as in "G'day mate" when speaking to a bloke)
Bloke (a man - but this word is also common in England)
Beaut or Beauty - pronounced 'Bewdy' (means great or terrific)
Barbie (barbecue)
Hooroo (goodbye)
Bikkies (biscuits)
arvo ( afternoon)
"No worries" (can be translated as "Sure!" or "Anytime!" or just "Yes.")
Cooee - a way of calling out for someone you're looking for - derived from the Aboriginal way of calling to each other, as the sound carries along way in the bush when called with a particular inflection and pitch

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