My Walter Became Sentient! (EN-AU)

6. Smoko, garbo, bowlo, bottlo, arvo

An "o" is the suffix to any word it can shorten. If in doubt, throw an "o" on the end of the word and it's bound to be Australian.

A break when you smoke is a "smoko." Someone who collects garbage is a "garbo." A bowling and community club is a "bowlo." A bottle shop is a "bottlo." And the word afternoon, with three syllables, just doesn't stand a chance: it's evolved/devolved to arvo.

5. Have a go, you mug

The favored call of those who watch sport from budget seating. Heard at cricket games where batsmen block the ball too much, or football games where the team isn't being inventive enough in trying to score. Generally refers to anyone who isn't putting in a full effort or taking any risks.

4. Cooee

A loud, Aboriginal cry in the "outback" that tells people where you are, assuming they're within cooee range. So, if you're not within a cooee of something, you're nowhere bloody near it.

3. Gone walkabout

Another piece of language (much like the accent itself) that's derived from indigenous culture. The natives enjoy going "walkabout," as do other Australians who enjoy traveling -- whether it's backpacking around Asia or following a harvest at home, they're going walkabout.

2. One for the road

A last drink before going home. Said at bars or friends' houses before going home. The saying hasn't been eradicated by the increased amount of random-breath alcohol testing on roads.

1. Hit the frog and toad

Different to "having a frog in your throat," which means having a sore throat. And while some Queenslanders and Territorians organize whacking day outings against the spreading plague of cane toads, it's not used to describe the ritualized slaying of the dreaded toad. Hitting the frog and toad is when you hit the road. Get out of 'ere.