(Australia, humorous) The act of waving a hand in front of the face to flick away flies (particularly bush flies, ).
(Australia, humorous) The act of waving a hand in front of the face to flick away flies (particularly bush flies, ).
Aussie salute means: The act of waving a hand in front of the face to flick away flies (particularly bush flies, ).. 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.
Aussie salute means: The act of waving a hand in front of the face to flick away flies (particularly bush flies, ).. 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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Aussie salute means: The act of waving a hand in front of the face to flick away flies (particularly bush flies, ).. Register: informal, Australian English. Often not understood outside its region; gloss the word on first use when writing for an international audience. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
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