What is a Guffle?
Scottish National Dictionary (1700–) †GUFFLE, v. To puzzle, nonplus (Fif.
Where does the word Yabber come from?
Yabber, n. Used for the talk of the aborigines. Some think it is the English word jabber, with the first letter pronounced as in German; but it is pronounced by the aborigines yabba, without a final r. Ya is an aboriginal stem, meaning to speak.
What is the slang term for an Australian?
Aussie is Australian slang for Australian, both the adjective and the noun, and less commonly, Australia. Aussie can be used in the form of an adjective or noun.
What does Ripper mean?
noun. a person who rips. a murderer who dissects or mutilates his victims’ bodies. informal, mainly Australian and NZ a fine or excellent person or thing.
What does Ripper mean in Australia?
excellent
Adjective. ripper (not comparable) (Britain, Australia, slang) Very good; excellent; fantastic.
What does Yabber mean in English?
to talk
(ˈjæbə ) informal, mainly Australian. verb. 1. ( intransitive) to talk or jabber.
What is the meaning Yabber?
Rapid or casual talk; chatter. noun. To talk or converse rapidly or casually. verb. (Australia, New Zealand) To talk, jabber.
