(Australia) Any of certain species.
(Australia) Any of certain species.
"witchety" means: Any of certain species.. This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.
"witchety" means: Any of certain species.. This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough 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) The large, white, wood-eating larvae of several moths and beetles, especially the species , traditionally eaten by Aboriginals in the Australian desert.
Australian slang for chewing gum, plain and simple. You'll hear this one across schoolyards and workplaces Down Under — it's been part of everyday Aussie vernacular for decades. Whether you're asking a mate for a stick or telling someone to spit it out, chutty is the casual, breezy way Australians refer to the rubbery stuff you chew but don't swallow. It's distinctly regional and carries that quintessentially relaxed Australian energy.
(AU, slang) chewing gum.
(Australia) A species of bettong, .
"witchety" means: Any of certain species.. Register: neutral, standard English, usable in most everyday contexts. A common non-native mistake is to use the word in the wrong register, or to assume one fixed meaning when it is actually polysemous; always check the surrounding register and the audience before producing it yourself. In formal writing, prefer a neutral synonym or a short descriptive phrase, and use this word only when you have heard or read it being used naturally in a comparable context.
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