Definitions by Bob Hu

going troppo 

'Going Troppo' is an exclusively Australian slang term for 'going crazy'. The popular understanding about it's origin is that it comes from stories of the tropical heat in the northern parts of Australia driving people crazy.

What's Stevo doing? He must be going troppo!

NB: 'Stevo' is pronounced 'Steve-O' it's an Aussie nick-name for someone called steven/stephen.

going troppo by Bob Hu July 21, 2008

mozzie 

'mozzie' for refering to mosquitoes is predominantly used in spoken language and there are varied spellings for the word (see mossie).

for an alternate slang reference to mosquitoes see also bloodsucker.

Could ya pass me that Aerogard mate? These mozzies are makin' me go troppo.

mozzie by Bob Hu November 15, 2006

aerogard 

Aerogard is a brand of personal insect repellants that are popular in Australia. Great for warding off pests such as mosquitoes (mozzie)

There are a range of Aerogard products including sprays, roll-ons and even Aerogard sunscreen (a 2-in-1 product).

I'm going camping so I went down to the shops to pick up some Aerogard.

aerogard by Bob Hu August 1, 2005

go troppo 

Australian slang.
'Go Crazy'

see 'Going Troppo' for more information.

for examples of usage please see 'going troppo'

NB: the proper/standard usage in common speech is 'going troppo', it is far more common to hear the terms 'go nuts' or 'go crazy' than 'go troppo'.

go troppo by Bob Hu August 1, 2005

mozzie 

Australian/Aussie slang for 'mosquitoe' commonly used in spoken language .

for an alternate spelling see also 'mossie'

for an alternate slang term see also 'bloodsucker' (NB: 'Bloodsucker' has now been generalised to also refer to things as varied as vampires, lawyers and leeches and the term generally carries a negative connotation).

Pass me the Aerogard mate, these mozzies are gonna make me go troppo.

mozzie by Bob Hu August 1, 2005

42 

According to Biblical genealogies found in the gospels there are 42 generations between Abraham and Jesus. Christians contend that Jesus is the answer to 'the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything'.

42 could be considered an example of truth being stranger than fiction*.

*Or possibly just an interesting co-incidence.

42 by Bob Hu August 1, 2005

funkytastic

a portmanteau of 'funky' and 'fantastic'.

similar usage to "excellent" or "cool".

"hey, I just got tickets for the concert, wanna come along?"
"funkytastic!"

funkytastic by Bob Hu July 6, 2005