Australian English dictionary

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• credit transfer

  noun

  Getting recognition for study you have already done so you do not repeat subjects.

  She applied for credit transfer from her previous degree.

• creek

  noun

  A small stream or watercourse.

  We crossed a creek on the walking track.

• cricket nets

  noun

  An enclosed training area for practising cricket bowling and batting.

  The team trained in the cricket nets.

• CRICOS

  noun

  The government register of courses and providers allowed to enrol international students.

  Check that the course is registered on CRICOS.

• crikey

  interjection

  An exclamation expressing surprise.

  Crikey, that's a big spider!

• CTP insurance

  noun

  Compulsory Third Party insurance, which covers injury to other people in a car accident and is required to register a car.

  CTP insurance is included in the rego in some states.

• cuppa

  noun

  Cup of tea or coffee.

  Let's have a cuppa after lunch.

• currawong

  noun

  A large Australian songbird known for its ringing call.

  A currawong perched near the picnic table.

• dag

  noun

  A person who is unfashionable or a bit awkward, usually said affectionately.

  He's a bit of a dag, but everyone likes him.

• damper

  noun

  A simple traditional bread made from flour and water, often baked in campfire coals.

  We cooked damper on the campfire.

• deadly

  adjective

  An Aboriginal English term often meaning excellent or impressive.

  The festival featured some deadly local artists.

• declare

  verb

  To tell customs or biosecurity officers about goods you are bringing into the country.

  Declare all food when you arrive at the airport.

• defo

  adverb

  Definitely (informal).

  I'm defo coming to the party.

• demerit points

  noun

  Penalty points added to your driving record for traffic offences; too many can lead to losing your licence.

  Speeding in a school zone can cost you demerit points.

• Department of Home Affairs

  noun

  The federal government department responsible for immigration, citizenship and border security.

  The Department of Home Affairs processes visa applications.

• derro

  nounoffensive

  A derogatory informal word for a homeless or destitute person; considered offensive.

  Calling someone a derro is considered offensive.

• DIDO

  noun

  Drive-in drive-out work with travel to a remote site.

  The project uses a DIDO roster.

• dilly-dally

  verb

  To waste time or be slow to act.

  Stop dilly-dallying or we'll miss the bus.

• dinkum

  adjective

  Genuine, honest or true; often used in the phrase "fair dinkum".

  He's a dinkum Aussie bloke.

• direct debit

  noun

  An arrangement that lets a company take regular payments from your bank account.

  My gym fees are paid by direct debit every fortnight.

• disability parking permit

  noun

  A permit that allows people with mobility needs to use accessible parking spaces.

  Only cars with a disability parking permit can use that space.

• disconnection notice

  noun

  A warning that a service will be cut off if a bill is not paid.

  Contact the retailer as soon as you receive a disconnection notice.

• dishonour fee

  noun

  A fee charged when a payment fails because there is not enough money in the account.

  The direct debit failed and I was charged a dishonour fee.

• Do Not Call Register

  noun

  A free government register that reduces telemarketing calls to your number.

  Add your mobile to the Do Not Call Register.

• dob

  verb

  To report someone to an authority, often informally.

  Don't dob me in for being late.