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Aussie
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Fair dinkum,
Aussies are unique.

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Aussies dress much the same as most people do, we just have different names for things. Unless you're going skiing, you won't need a heavy coat if you're used to cold weather. Compared to most places in the USA, our winters are very mild. On the other hand, our summers can be hazardous because of our problem with the ozone layer.

Our American friend Sara decided to spend the afternoon in the pool. She was warned to stay in the shady part under the sail cloth. She said it wasn't a problem because she once lived in Arizona and didn't have a problem with the sun. A few hours later Sara took on the colour of a very red lobster.

Not wanting to let us know she had a problem, she asked another Aussie friend what she could put on the burn. They told her to apply cold tea. She did, but it didn't help. Then another Aussie friend said to put on yogurt. Yes, yogurt. It felt good when it went on, but then it dried and the pain was worse.

Sara tried to take a shower to get it off. Unfortunately it was baked on and had to be scrubbed off. By the time she got done, the pain was almost unbearable. So David ran to the chemist and told them she needed something quick.

The chemist asked if Sara was a friend. David asked why. The chemist said if she is a friend, use this spray otherwise use the cream. As we've said before, Aussies have a great sense of humour.

Grundies
Knickers
Over-The-Shoulder Boulder-Holder
Underdacks
Under-chunders
Iron Underpants

Singlet
Boiled Shirt
Skivvy
Cardie
Jumper
Polo Neck Jumper
Skivvy

Dacks
Trackie Dacks
Trackies
Tweeds
Strides
Moleskins

Stubbies

Woolies

Best Bib and Tucker
Clobber
Rug Up

Bathers
Cozzie
Togs
Bathing Costume
Swimmers

Nick
Nuddy
Bollocky
Starkers

Sunnies
Dillybag
Press Studs
Hair Pins
Reel of Cotton
Akubra
Slouch Hat

Balaclava

Runners
Sandshoes
Thongs
Ugg

Wellies

Gumboots

underwear, rhyming word (undies)
female underwear
bra

male underpants, jocks or briefs
underpants
girdles, figure controlling underwear

sleeveless cotton undershirt often worn with stubbies
dress shirt with a starched front
shirt with a turtle neck
cardigan
usually a woollen sweater
turtle-neck sweater (USA)
turtle-neck cotton garment with long sleeves

pants (also daks)
tracksuit pants (also trackie daks)
tracksuit
trousers, pants
trousers
cotton trousers designed for comfort when riding a
     horse. The name comes from the brushed finish
     that is similar to the softness of moles fur.
shorts. Not to be confused with "stubby" which is a
     certain size bottle of beer.
knitted woollen clothing. Also Woolworths Supermarket

your best clothes
clothing
put on clothes to keep warm

swim suit
swim suit
swim suit
swim suit
swim suit

nude, especially sleeping
naked
naked
naked. Can also mean crazy, mad, insane.

sunglasses
bag for carrying things
snaps
bobby pins
spool of thread
famous Australian-made hat
famous hat worn by the Australian Army. Symbol of
     courage and pride to Aussies everywhere
tight woollen knitted covering for the entire head and
     neck with holes left for the eyes and mouth. Often
     used by robbers to hide their identity.

tennis shoes, sneakers
joggers, sneakers, trainers
rubber sandals
a generic Australian name for a fleece-lined boot with
     an untanned sheepskin upper. Ugg is short for ugly
     boot. Made in Australia for over 50 years.
Wellington boots, gumboots. Knee-high boots worn to
     keep your feet dry.
knee-high waterproof boots made of rubber

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