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Common Slang Endings: -ie And -o
- Many Australian slang words are formed by shortening words and adding endings like -ie (sounds like E) or -o (sounds like O).
- Plural forms simply add -s to those slang words, e.g., baddies or avos.
Everyday -ie Examples
- Examples of -ie slang include baddy (bad person), cabbie (taxi driver), Chrissy (Christmas) and comfy (comfortable).
- The host notes that plural forms add an S, like bodies from body and Baudies for board shorts.
Common -o Slang Examples
- Common -o slang examples include agro (aggressive), avo (afternoon), demo (demonstration) and freo (Fremantle).
- The host also mentions gastro, info, intro/outro, physio/physiotherapy, rego and thingo as typical -o or altered forms.