Non-smoking area: An area in which it is forbidden to smoke.Newsagent: A newspaper shop where newspapers, magazines, and stationery are sold.
Milk Bar: Similar to a deli, a milk bar is a convenience store selling a small range of fresh goods. Lay-by: To put something on a lay-by is to put down a deposit and only take the goods once they’ve been fully paid for. Lift: Elevator, adopted from British English. Lamington: A chocolate-covered sponge cake that is then rolled in shredded coconut. Knock: To criticize something or talk badly about it, usually without cause. Holidays (sometimes colloquially shortened to hols): A vacation period, for instance, summer vacation is known as the summer holidays. Give It Away: To give up or stop trying Mark Gwynn, researcher and editor at the Australian National Dictionary Centre in Canberra, has studied the lingo surrounding Australian beach culture, which he believes includes about 100 terms. Flake: Meat from a shark, which is usually served in the form of the culturally favorite dish, fish and chips. Esky: An insulated container, internationally known as a “cooler,” which is primarily used to keep drinks and food cold during outdoor activities, such as picnics or trips to the beach. Deli: Short for delicatessen, where gourmet products and milk are usually sold. AIN'T-Abbreviation of 'is not.' 'ALF-A-MO-Fraction of a second. Come good: To turn out well or make a recovery ABORIGINAL-An original inhabitant of any land an Australian black. Chemist: Pharmacy or drugstore, where prescription drugs and other products are sold. Cask: Boxed wine which is ready for consumption. This is common at some restaurants or on an event invitation. BYO: An acronym for “Bring Your Own,” referring to alcohol. Bushranger: A country term that commonly refers to an outlaw or a highwayman. 
Bushfire: A forest fire or a wildfire which are a severe threat in many parts of Australia.A bludger refers to someone who cuts school, won’t work, or relies on social security payments. Bludger: From the verb “to bludge,” which means avoiding doing something and avoiding responsibility.Battler: A person who perseveres and tries hard despite having money problems.Barrack for: To follow, support, or cheer for a sports team.Common Australian Words and Phrases for Foreigners
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