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Australian slang, a contraction of "Good on you" signifying heartfelt praise and approval.
"onya mate"
onya by RJ57 March 10, 2014
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Australian slang directly translating to "Good on you." This term is used in a positive manner offering praise for a job well done. It is more often used as light-hearted sarcasm for a mistake. It is also a response to a tease in direct contrast to known information about the target of the tease. In the sarcastic context, "onya" is often used on its own or followed by a descriptive term
"Onya, mate." (Both positive and sarcastic)
"Yeah, onya." (Sarcastic)
"Onya, dickhead." (More aggressive sarcasm)
Onya by NQJoe February 10, 2022
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This is shouted when a Group want's to drink.
"Let's take a shot Onya!"
Onya by Shoki_Sama December 9, 2021
Onya is a complex individual with many subtle characteristics. She can be optimistically, and also aggressively sometimes, animated. But at her core is a fun loving, caring person.
Onya the Sonya
Onya by Big Red 1995 April 17, 2024

onya sonya 

Australian slang for "Good on you"
"I just won a race?"
"Onya sonya!"
onya sonya by gymnasticsiscool October 3, 2017

Onya, sonya 

Australian speak for 'see you soon', or 'see you later'. It is considered much more polite than traditional 'goodbye' or 'cya' and is used by many South Australians, specifically those in the Northern area. The standard reply to this is 'Onya, sonya; also'.
"I'm going now. Onya, sonya."

"Onya, sonya; also."
Onya, sonya by xopotato July 6, 2016
An older person who farts and the smell follows them or someone else.
My Gramma is an onya-fark
Onya-fark by Jema Williams February 14, 2018
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