The word “ranga” is a term used by Australians to refer to red-haired people, often in an offensive manner. It is now set to be the latest Australian slang term to enter officially recognized lexicon, with its inclusion in the new edition of the Australian Oxford Dictionary.

Since moving from Australia to London, I have been amazed at just how big the language barrier between myself and the British is. London-English (or Londglish as I have started calling it) is a whole new language to me.

And so it has come to this. Crikey we love Aussie slang. Last week we gave you everything from ‘old fella’ to ‘rip-snorter’. Inexplicably, this week they get even better! Check them out now.

Last week you got Part 2 of our A Guide to Aussie Slang. Check it out and get reacquainted with phrases like “fair suck of” and “had a gobful”. Don’t dismay because this week’s is just as good. And don’t forget to look out for next week’s edition for Part 4 or have a gander at all the action so far.

Here’s Part 2 of our pretty fair dinkum list of Australian slang and phrases. Have a gander and let us know what you reckon!

Here’s Part 1 of our pretty fair dinkum list of Australian slang and phrases. Have a gander and let us know what you reckon!