(Australia, chiefly, Queensland, colloquial) The Royal Queensland Show.
(Australia, chiefly, Queensland, colloquial) The Royal Queensland Show.
Ekka means: The Royal Queensland Show.. 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.
Ekka means: The Royal Queensland Show.. 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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(informal, AU, Brisbane) Colds and influenza spread during, and possibly because of, the Royal Queensland Show.
(hence, Ireland, &, Australia, school slang) Homework.
(colloquial) Australia (now uncommon except in sporting chants and in w:New Zealand, New Zealand).
(Australia, colloquial) Macquarie Island; used chiefly by people who have visited the island.
Ekka means: The Royal Queensland Show.. 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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(Australia) A public holiday held in Australia for the annual agricultural show in a state.