(AU, slang, dated) An Australian soldier in World War I, especially one of the Australian Light Horse.
(AU, slang, dated) An Australian soldier in World War I, especially one of the Australian Light Horse.
Billjim means: An Australian soldier in World War I, especially one of the Australian Light Horse.. It is military jargon and mostly appears in service contexts, war fiction, or among veterans and their families. 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.
Billjim means: An Australian soldier in World War I, especially one of the Australian Light Horse.. It is military jargon and mostly appears in service contexts, war fiction, or among veterans and their families. 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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(British slang, dated) A soldier, especially one who resembles the cartoon character of the same name created by Bruce Bairnsfather in 1914.
(British, slang) A nickname for the British constabulary. Often called "The Bill" or "Old Bill".
(Australia, historical, slang) An Australian soldier serving in World War I, especially a volunteer.
(AU, informal) An ordinary working-class Australian who perseveres in the face of adversity.
Billjim means: An Australian soldier in World War I, especially one of the Australian Light Horse.. Register: dated, informal. Suitable only for casual conversation, chat and social media. Do not use in business, academic or news writing. 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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(Australia, obsolete) Imaginary king of the Australian aboriginal people.