Straddie
Australian informal name for Stradbroke Island — specifically North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah) off the coast of southeast Queensland.
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Australian informal name for Stradbroke Island — specifically North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah) off the coast of southeast Queensland. The nickname follows the typical Australian pattern of clipping place names and adding '-ie'. It is used affectionately by locals and visitors alike.
We're heading down to Straddie for the long weekend — hopefully the surf is up.
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(AU, informal) Stradbroke Island.
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