Useful Translations!

Australian

Aeroplane
Aluminium
Aussie (pronounced Ozzie)


Barbie
Biro
Biscuits
Bloke
Bluey
Bonnet
Boot
Bush


Cardigan
Chemist
Cobber
Cotton
Crook


Dear
Digger
Dinkum
Doctor’s Surgery


Footpath
Garbage Bin
Holiday
Hot Chips


Jam
Jelly
Jumper


Lay By
Lift
Lolly
Lorry
Lounge


Mate
Mum
Newsagent
Outback

Pokies
Paddle Pop, Ice Block
Petrol
Pictures
Pub
Popper


Queue
Ring you
Scone
Soft Drink
Station


Tea Towel
Tin
Torch
Truckie
Wind Cheater
Windscreen

  

US equivalent

Airplane
Aluminum
Australian


Barbeque/Cookout
Pen
Crackers or Cookies
Guy
Red-head
Hood of Car
Trunk of Car
Country, anywhere from city


Button-up Sweater
Drug Store
Friend
Thread
Sick


Expensive
Australian Soldier
Genuine, True, Honest
Doctor’s Office


Sidewalk
Trash Can
Vacation
French Fries


Jelly
Jello
Pullover Sweatshirt


Lay Away
Elevator
Candy
Truck
Living Room


Friend
Mom (Mother)
Newspaper/Book Store
Interior of Australia

Slot machines
Popsicle
Gas
Movies
Tavern
Drink box


Line
Call you (on the phone)
Biscuit
Soda
Ranch


Dish cloth
Can
Flashlight
Long distance truck driver
Sweatshirt
Windshield

And not forgetting:
The Ghan – Nickname for the Afghani camel drivers who helped open up the Outback. Also the name of the Adelaide to Darwin train.
P-Plate – Newly licensed Australian drivers must display a P (provisional) plate for one year. They have extra restrictions compared to experienced drivers.
Uey – To "chuck a uey" is to make a U-turn while driving
Ute – Utility truck or pick up

Road train - consists of a relatively conventional tractor unit, but instead of pulling one trailer or semi-trailer, the road train pulls two or more of them; 3 and 4 are common. Google "road trains australia" to see some amazing pictures.