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28-05-2016, 07:49 AM
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Re: Greetings To All Australians Here.

Oh, I know this one!

A digger was originally a term used for a miner in Australasia.
In NZ it was generally a kauri-gum digger.

Then it was used as a military slang term for soldiers (World War I) from Australia and NZ.
While the Australians and New Zealanders would call each other "digger", the British tended to call the NZ'ers "Kiwis" and the Australians "diggers".

Now it's used as a friendly term of address as in 'How are ya Digger?
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28-05-2016, 08:02 AM
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Re: Greetings To All Australians Here.

Originally Posted by Muddy ->
I have a great sense of humour Plopps .
Unfortunately flat footed heavy attempts at hilarity doesn't do it for me.
Like most British I like the quick witty stuff
Fair enough, if you say so. But just to prove your point tell us your favorite joke please, Muddy.
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28-05-2016, 08:03 AM
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Re: Greetings To All Australians Here.

Originally Posted by lovemyboys ->
Oh, I know this one!

A digger was originally a term used for a miner in Australasia.
In NZ it was generally a kauri-gum digger.

Then it was used as a military slang term for soldiers (World War I) from Australia and NZ.
While the Australians and New Zealanders would call each other "digger", the British tended to call the NZ'ers "Kiwis" and the Australians "diggers".

Now it's used as a friendly term of address as in 'How are ya Digger?
Thank you LMB! I am not up to date with Aussie slang terms and these Aussie lads tend to confuse me.
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28-05-2016, 08:15 AM
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Re: Greetings To All Australians Here.

Originally Posted by Mr Ploppy ->
Fair enough, if you say so. But just to prove your point tell us your favorite joke please, Muddy.
What do you call a funny German ?
Nothing because there isn't one .
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28-05-2016, 08:19 AM
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Re: Greetings To All Australians Here.

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What do you call a funny German ?
Nothing because there isn't one .
Well I have known a few funny Germans in my time, yet they are not that difficult to get rid of , but Ploppy can be quite cute.... just like a new puppy.
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28-05-2016, 08:25 AM
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Re: Greetings To All Australians Here.

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Well I have known a few funny Germans in my time, yet they are not that difficult to get rid of , but Ploppy can be quite cute.... just like a new puppy.
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28-05-2016, 08:26 AM
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Re: Greetings To All Australians Here.

Originally Posted by Muddy ->
What do you call a funny German ?
Nothing because there isn't one .
You definitely don't have a sense of humor then.
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28-05-2016, 08:33 AM
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Re: Greetings To All Australians Here.

Originally Posted by Twink55 ->
Ploppy can be quite cute.... just like a new puppy.
Thank you, Sweety.
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28-05-2016, 09:44 AM
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Re: Greetings To All Australians Here.

Originally Posted by Twink55 ->
OK, I have family and friends in Australia, but I am still not up to date with Australian slang terms....so what is a digger? In Britain it is something that digs large quantities of earth!
The word digger goes back years.Its an old Aussie slang for friend.I think it was used before we started calling everyone mate. Digger was also used amoungst the war veterans.
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28-05-2016, 09:55 AM
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Re: Greetings To All Australians Here.

Originally Posted by Muddy ->
What do you call a funny German ?
Nothing because there isn't one .

Muddy, in Frank Carson's words.....It's the way you tell em!
It's a cracker!!
 
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