(Australia, New Zealand) An Australian food paste made from brewer's yeast.
(Australia, New Zealand) An Australian food paste made from brewer's yeast.
I said, "Do you speak-a my language?" / And he just smiled and gave me a Vegemite sandwich
Vegemite means: An Australian food paste made from brewer's yeast.. It is mainly New Zealand 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. This is a food-related word and harmless in itself. 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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(Australia) A contented and well-behaved child; a very pleased person; often used ironically.
(Commonwealth) A brand of sticky, dark brown, strongly flavored spread based on a yeast extract (a by-product of beer brewing), eaten on toast, in sandwiches, in savory dishes, etc.
(Australia, idiomatic, vulgar, humorous) Vegemite on toast.
(AU) A snack consisting of a spiral of baked bread with Vegemite and cheese.
Artist who did the Vegemite one knows the correct amount to apply.
Vegemite means: An Australian food paste made from brewer's yeast.. It is mainly New Zealand 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. This is a food-related word and harmless in itself. 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.
Vegemite means: An Australian food paste made from brewer's yeast.. Register: informal, New Zealand 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.
“I’m going to have to start using cash again so I might score a Vegemite $2 coin.”
“I didn't realize Vegemite died three years ago. RIP.”
“Artist who did the Vegemite one knows the correct amount to apply.”
“Sorry to hear Vegemite died in 2023”
“Just nuke me with vegemite sandwiches and lamingtons at this point I don‘t know what the draw😢”
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(slang, Australia) A combination of Vegemite and cheese strips on toast.