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aerogard

(Australia, Fiji, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu) insect repellent, bug spray.

ˈɛɹəˌɡɑɹdDocumented since 1970s1970sGen Xhistorical173 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026AUS

(Australia, Fiji, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu) insect repellent, bug spray.

Origin: from Aerogard, an Australian brand of insect repellent that is directly applied to the skin. It is a very popular brand in Oceania. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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#2·May 2, 2026Global

insect repellent, bug spray

For parents

Aerogard means: insect repellent, bug spray. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

For ESL learners

aerogard means: insect repellent, bug spray. Register: neutral, standard English. Common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; always check the context before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.

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