Australian and New Zealand slang for a shock absorber — the component in a vehicle's suspension that dampens bumps and vibrations.
Australian and New Zealand slang for a shock absorber — the component in a vehicle's suspension that dampens bumps and vibrations. Mechanics, car enthusiasts, and everyday drivers alike use the term freely in both countries. If your ride feels bouncy or you hear a clunking noise over potholes, someone will likely tell you your shockies need replacing. The shortening follows classic Aussie and Kiwi habit of chopping a word down and adding -ie or -y.
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Australian and New Zealand slang for drunk — solidly, undeniably, not-driving-home drunk. 'Shickered' has an authoritative ring to it; you don't use it for mildly tipsy, only for the real deal. The word has been embedded in Australian English since at least the colonial era and carries a kind of cheerful resignation — being shickered is presented as a natural end state, not a cause for alarm. It remains current and well-understood across both Australia and New Zealand.
(India, obsolete) A hobby, a favourite pursuit or whim.
The mechanic reckoned I needed new shockies on both rear wheels before the car would pass its warrant of fitness.
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(AU, NZ, automotive, slang) A shock absorber.
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