Definitions by Wapt

set me up

A request to buy the speaker a drink.

"That one scene's bought me a thousand drinks. Set me up and I'll tell it for you, friend." (Bruce Springsteen, "Western Stars")

set me up by Wapt July 23, 2019

pokies 

Slang term used in Australia to refer to gambling slot machines.

Pokies can be found in many hotels and pubs in Australia.

pokies by Wapt August 28, 2009

bikie chick 

Australian slang for a woman associated with a biker gang.

The bikie chicks sat down in the hotel and began ordering drinks.

bikie chick by Wapt August 28, 2009

Red Centre 

The centre of Australia, known for its vast desert of red soil.

We flew from Sydney out to Alice Springs to spend some time in the Red Centre

Red Centre by Wapt August 28, 2009

The Gong 

Affectionate name for Wollongong, a city in the Australian state of New South Wales.

I'm taking the train down to The Gong this weekend to visit some friends.

The Gong by Wapt August 28, 2009

bushwalk 

To go for a walk in the wilderness, generally for an extended period of time.

I bushwalked from Bundeena all the way to Wollongong along the coast.

bushwalk by Wapt August 28, 2009

roo bar 

In Australia, a frame fitted to the front of a vehicle to prevent damage in a collision with a large animal, such as a kangaroo.

Driving at night in the Outback is dangerous, as even a vehicle with a roo bar can be seriously damaged by a smash with a big kangaroo.

roo bar by Wapt August 28, 2009