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Old Feb 3rd 2003, 6:02 pm
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Hi

I have heard the expression many times now and I cannot guess at what it means.

Any replies are appreciated.

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Old Feb 3rd 2003, 6:37 pm
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so you can mingle with the new neigbours http://www.koalanet.com.au/australian-slang.html
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Originally posted by walaj
so you can mingle with the new neigbours http://www.koalanet.com.au/australian-slang.html
Good one. I now know not to mention freckles
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Originally posted by walaj
so you can mingle with the new neigbours http://www.koalanet.com.au/australian-slang.html
Thanks, I might have guessed. What with Ozzies shortening words and all.

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Originally posted by smiths2
Hi

I have heard the expression many times now and I cannot guess at what it means.

Any replies are appreciated.

Cheers

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A hoon is: a young white male, lower income, drives either a old Holden or Ford. Wears Black jeans, black T-shirt and leather boots (all year round) & has a haircut known as a "Mullet" (short and spikey on top & sides / long at the back)

a.k.a in Sydney & Auckland as a "WESTIE"
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Hi

I have heard the expression many times now and I cannot guess at what it means.

Any replies are appreciated.

Cheers

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A typical young Aussie a Brit with the same condition is know as a Yob , this way of life is known to last upto mid 30's no cure as yet .


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Originally posted by walaj
so you can mingle with the new neigbours http://www.koalanet.com.au/australian-slang.html
Classic, and very comprehensive.

I'm as busy as a cat burying sh*t at the moment getting ready to go.

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I can't believe they put "crack a fat" on there
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they have a NRL (rugby league) show called "The Footy Show" with a game called "Crack a Fat"



the game is not as dodgey as it sounds......just a fan charging up to tackle some league dummies
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they have a NRL (rugby league) show called "The Footy Show" with a game called "Crack a Fat"



the game is not as dodgey as it sounds......just a fan charging up to tackle some league dummies
It's the best show on TV! I think its called "Crack a Fatty"

Go the Knights!!!!!!!!!!!
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'Hoon' in Performance Bikes speak means to 'hoon it' ie thrash it ie enjoy oneself going exceedingly fast. Now that would be socially unacceptable wouldn't it ?

Lord knows why it also means a mullet boy - that's funny. Time to learn australian methinks. 'Feral' - classic !
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