Definitions by Herbie

snakey 

Australian, adjective, angry; upset; mean; dirty; etc.

He's a snakey old bastard.

snakey by herbie August 31, 2004

sparkie 

Australian slang for an electrician.

Me bro is a certified sparkie. good on him.

sparkie by herbie August 31, 2004

thongs 

n, rubber sandles, also known as ' Japanese Riding Boots ' Samoa safety boots' ( New Zealand Jandals)

Me thongs mate....wheres me thongs???

thongs by herbie August 31, 2004

tinnies 

Australian, n , cans; tins of beer.

Hundereds of empty tinnies littered the floor of my house.

tinnies by herbie August 31, 2004

bluey 

Australian, n, nickname for a redhead.

Now thats a nice looking bluey mate.

bluey by herbie August 31, 2004

bastard

australian, n, 1) illegitimate; mean;

2)endearing term to a person ( usually a male )

"Gday ya old bastard"! ( friendly greeting )
" He's a mean old bastard" !
(unpleasant greeting)
" Im happy as a bastard on Fathers Day" !
( extremely pleased colloq )

bastard by herbie August 31, 2004

missus

australian, n.z., n; wife. the handbrake. ( see )

I took the missus down the pub last night.

missus by herbie August 25, 2004