3 definitions by Maccas75

Did the barry

Australian slang meaning to disappear suddenly, leave a place abruptly. Tasmanian; originating from the Australian slang "to do the Harry", which was Australian slang for "to do the Harold Holt" - also meaning to disappear suddenly (after former Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt, who disappeared suddenly without a trace in 1967).

"Darryl did the barry when he heard police sirens approaching"

"Woke up hungover beside some girl I didn't know, so I did the barry"

"Where did Shane go?" "Don't know. He did the barry when he saw your face."

by Maccas75 May 30, 2020

Butchers

To be angry towards someone, yell at them. Pronounced the same as the meat shop 'butchers'.

"Dad went butchers when he discovered I drank the last of his beer."

"He's going to go butchers if his team loses."

by Maccas75 May 30, 2020

Diddley-dads

A random assortment of items; often food or edible items, of which the person doesn't necessarily know the name of.

"I just got back from the candy store."

"Oh good! What diddley-dads do you have in that bag?!"

by Maccas75 May 30, 2020