Cobber

Australian colloquialism meaning "mate" or "friend", but not necessarily in the literal term. Can be used to address a stranger in leiu of "Hey, you there!" or "Hey, kid!" in a more friendly manner. As the word's been used since the earliest Colonial settlements of Australia, many Aussies mistakenly believe the word is archaic and no-longer used. In actuality, it's simply slightly less understood then more generic forms of greeting (such as "mate").

"G'day, cobber."
"G'day, mate. How're ye doin'?"
"Aw, been flat out like a lizard drinkin'. Hear the Sydney Swans hammered Collingwood on Saturday?"
"Ripper."

by Alhadis March 30, 2005

cobber

another word for mate, commonly used amongst other people.

G'day Cobber, hows life treating ya?

by Boonga T March 22, 2003

cobber

an archaic Australian colloquial term used to mean 'friend'
(similar to 'mate')

"...when my cobber had to go spend a penny."

by RockYfella December 5, 2003

cobber

n. Former Australian greeting/address which no self-respecting Aussie has used for at least 40 years!

"You can pick a Yank tourist in Oz 'coz they'll say 'cobber' when they come up to you."

by Mystikan December 30, 2004

cobber

an elderly male

how ya going old cobber

by aenema August 16, 2003

cobbers

go cobbs, a place where you listen to mono ton pam cheer you on

give me a c....c
give me a o....o
give me a b....b
give me another b.....b
give me a e.....e
give me an r...r
give me an s...s
what does that spell? cobbers
i cant hear you...cobbers
one more time....cobbers

by amber malcolm October 23, 2007

Flob Cobber

The sound your balls make when they slap against your thighs. The sound is more prominent when mixed with arse sweat.

Listen to my Flob Cobber

by Ron J September 30, 2003