Convict slang...

[Arbiter]

Origins of words:

Pom, it seems, is almost certainly a second-generation slang word derived from pomegranate, a rhyme with the Australian slang term jimmygrant. "Jimmy Grant," it seems, was at one time Australian rhyming slang for immigrant, so "pom" involves a double rhyme.

If this seems a lot of trouble to take to come up with a slang term for immigrant, hold onto your hat. My friend Terry tells me that Americans are known in Australia as septics or seppo's, short for septic tanks. But don t get too riled up -- it s all just slightly tasteless rhyming slang for Yank.

[barrk]

Jethro said that POM came from Prisoners of Mother England:confused:

He did confirm where seppos came from too:(

[Arbiter]

Apparently that's an urban myth.

The guy I got these from writes a column for a well respected newpaper about the origins of words and these were one of the ones he covered.

He seems to know what he's on about anyway... :)

[barrk]

So you're saying that Jethro is full of beans, heh? I've often suspected as much!!!;)

[HarryW]

Well I'm not sure he would have use the word 'beans'.

[barrk]

Does this mean that you aren't full of beans then, Jethro??

[Beacon]

Lesson 2:

Koori's are Estern State Aboriginies. Nyonghas(spell check) are from the left side!

Noahs also known as " the men in grey suits"

The orginal G'day = Good day pronounced "giday" not "gooday" as most americans say it!

reg grundies = underwear.

banana bender = Queenslanders.

Sandgropers = West Aussies

Kooks = Idiot surfers is pee us friendly surfers off! Also can be used in conjuction with anyone who is a idiot!

bluey = person with red hair

Bonza = Great superb.

Dead horse = Tomato Sauce

liquid laugh = vomit.

Thats all for tonight!
For homework please use everyone of those words in a paragraph!

[Jethro]

Originally posted by barrk
Does this mean that you aren't full of beans then, Jethro??

Depends who you talk to really. Though am feeling a box of birds this morning. Lose translation Wouldn't be dead for quids, feeling pretty good.

Beacon

Is this a repeat of 2000. Swans win first three games and then struggle for the rest of the season. No!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bring back Kelly ASAP.

There is some talk about locating a new expansion super 12 team in W.I, that should give you the chance to see the game they play in heaven.

Good news on the Glory by the way.

[chenko]

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