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Broome, Western Australia: Chrissy decos, workie visos, and other incomprehensible Aussie slang

September 24, 2017 Jim 2 Comments

Damn, we love the Aussies. They are without a doubt the funniest, most irreverent people on the face of the earth. It’s really rare to meet one we don’t love.

But the language? If you look it up in the encyclopedia, it will tell you they speak English, but they really don’t. Oh, sure, the words sound vaguely English as they roll out of an Aussie’s mouth, but we often walk away thinking, What the hell did that guy just say?

Our friends in Kalgoorlie (abbreviated to “Kal” by the locals) referred to “Chrissy decos” and “workie visos” the other night. We had to stop and ask them what they were talking about. We knew they were shortening words as is the Aussie habit, but we didn’t have a clue what those words might be.

“Chrissy decos” are Christmas decorations and “workie visos” are the colorful, reflective safety uniforms worn by workers.

Here’s a hilarious video that explains it all:

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Comments

  1. Jerry says

    September 27, 2017 at 6:03 pm

    Lol…great video and am glad you guys are having a good time in the Land Down Under. In my military service years ago we were working with the “Rannies”, Royal Australian Navy personnel, and I may as well have been trying to converse in Swahili. Funny thing is they ragged on me because of my New Mexico, cowboy southern drawl! Great people, loyal to a fault and willing to step up when the fists started swinging in a seaside beer joint brawl! Gotta love the Aussies!

    • Jim says

      September 27, 2017 at 11:47 pm

      Absolutely gotta love ’em.

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