11 definitions by Bob Hu

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'.

by Bob Hu July 14, 2005

mossie

(Australian Slang)

A Mosquito.

pl. 'mossies'

"What's up jake?"
"I just got bitten by a mossie."

by Bob Hu January 8, 2004

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!"

by Bob Hu June 26, 2005

kick back

Mafia or underworld term for a percentage of a crew's earnings which is earmarked for the Boss or head of a Mafia Family. This involves money earned from an illegal business as well as protection/extortion rackets.

"Vinnie's gotta kick back 20 points of the racehorse racket to Don Alberto."

by Bob Hu November 14, 2004

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.

by Bob Hu July 14, 2005

musical theory

Musical theory is vital knowledge for anyone wishing to compose music involving more than half a dozen instruments. It is recommended knowledge for anyone wishing to arrange music for more than half a dozen instruments. Anyone who writes music for more than about half a dozen instruments without knowledge of musical theory is inevitably either writing an arrangement of a simpler piece or composing modern music.

Serving suggestion: Musical theory best served with at least 2 years experience with actual musical instrument.

John spent two and a half years at the Vienna Conservatorium of Music learning musical theory.

by Bob Hu January 5, 2004

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.

by Bob Hu July 14, 2005