(Australia, sometimes, _, attributive) A brand of Australian hat, especially a broad-brimmed model similar to a fedora, traditionally worn by Australian stockmen.
(Australia, sometimes, _, attributive) A brand of Australian hat, especially a broad-brimmed model similar to a fedora, traditionally worn by Australian stockmen.
Akubra means: A brand of Australian hat, especially a broad-brimmed model similar to a fedora, traditionally worn by Australian stockmen.. It is mainly Australian English and may not be understood outside that context. 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.
Akubra means: A brand of Australian hat, especially a broad-brimmed model similar to a fedora, traditionally worn by Australian stockmen.. It is mainly Australian English and may not be understood outside that context. 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.
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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(Australia) A hat with bottle corks dangling from strings attached to the brim, traditionally worn in the bush to keep flies away from one's face.
(AU, informal) Cabramatta, a suburb in New South Wales.
(Australia) A wild or feral horse.
(Australia, now racially offensive, ethnic slur) A female Aboriginal Australian.
Akubra means: A brand of Australian hat, especially a broad-brimmed model similar to a fedora, traditionally worn by Australian stockmen.. Register: informal, Australian English. Often not understood outside its region; gloss the word on first use when writing for an international audience. 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.
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(Australia) A traffic cone.