Published 18:45 IST, June 25th 2020
Russell Crowe explains Australian slang to his American fans; read
Russell Crowe in a recent interview with a media portal explained to his fans what the Australian slang like 'Carked it' & 'The Wops' means. Read here to know
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Russell Crowe's film 'Gliator' me a mark on audience. Recently, in an interview with a media portal, he explained meaning of Australian slangs. As star was born in New Zealand and raised in Australia, he is well versed with terms and phrases and explained m to his fans all over world.
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Russell Crowe explaining Australian slang
While interacting with portal Russell Crowe explains meaning of "carked it, cab sav” which often raises eyebrows when uttered overseas. He started by explaining that Kiwi is termilogy used to mark New Zealand's culture and Australian culture is called Aussie. Here are or terms and phrases he talked about.
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- Carked it: It means that things are t going well and can also mean you’re de as in person is angry with you
- Chilly bins: Russell Crowe expressed that this is a word used in Australia and t in New Zealand. He n explained that Chilly Bins are ice chests or icebox that are portable and are used to keep beer cold.
- Bach: Russell Crowe explained that Bach is usually understood as a music composer in New Zealand but it actually means a cott. He n ded that it is t a very special place but is a place where people got to sleep in summer months. He also ded that if re is running water nearby n it is an extra benefit.
- Bring a plate: Russell Crowe expressed that this term is very old fashioned and is talked about in New Zealand. He n ded that it means that people are going to gar but person will t be cooking and everyone has to bring ir own food. He n joked on how people bring anything and re is t set cuisine at garing.
- Jandals: Russell Crowe explained that jandal in Australia means thongs and n ded that y are t American thongs. He n went on and ded that it is a of footwear similar to flip flops.
- Wops: This means that a thing is far away from civilization or isolated.
- Budgie Smugglers: Russell Crowe explained that term Budgie Smugglers is an Australian word meaning Speedos. He ded that it is called so because of an observation me a long time ago. He n ded that an aver man wearing speedos looks like a small budgie stuffed down front of his pants
- Cab sav: Russel Crowe mentioned that this word is height of Australian culture and its course refers to wine, cabernet sauvign.
- Devo: Russel Crowe dressed this as a term used when something goes wrong and person is devastated.
- Up yourself: It is telling people to be confident.
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18:44 IST, June 25th 2020