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n. Former Australian greeting/address which no self-respecting Aussie has used for at least 40 years! "You can pick a Yank tourist in Oz 'coz they'll say 'cobber' when they come up to you."
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| 1. | Cobber | ||
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Australian colloquialism meaning "mate" or "friend", but not necessarily in the literal term. Can be used to address a stranger in leiu of "Hey, you there!" or "Hey, kid!" in a more friendly manner. As the word's been used since the earliest Colonial settlements of Australia, many Aussies mistakenly believe the word is archaic and no-longer used. In actuality, it's simply slightly less understood then more generic forms of greeting (such as "mate"). "G'day, cobber."
"G'day, mate. How're ye doin'?" "Aw, been flat out like a lizard drinkin'. Hear the Sydney Swans hammered Collingwood on Saturday?" "Ripper." |
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| 2. | cobber | ||
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another word for mate, commonly used amongst other people. G'day Cobber, hows life treating ya?
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| 3. | cobber | ||
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an archaic Australian colloquial term used to mean 'friend'
(similar to 'mate') "...when my cobber had to go spend a penny."
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| 4. | cobber | ||
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an elderly male how ya going old cobber
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