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| [[https://www.koalanet.com.au/australian-slang.html|Australian slang]] used to describe something as "great". That was a cracker downwinder, mate. ((reference provided by Wayne Jater, Queensland, Au)) "Corker" and "Ripper" can be used similarly.</WRAP> | [[https://www.koalanet.com.au/australian-slang.html|Australian slang]] used to describe something as "great". That was a cracker downwinder, mate. ((reference provided by Wayne Jater, Queensland, Au)) "Corker" and "Ripper" can be used similarly.</WRAP> | ||
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| + | ==== Da Kine ==== | ||
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| + | (pronounced dah-K{{:emojis:eyeball.jpg?nolink&15x12|eyeball.jpg}}NE) is a famous Hawaiian slang term that means "the kind," "whatchamacallit," or "thingamajig". It serves as a versatile, all-purpose filler word used when you forget the exact name of a person, place, or object. | ||
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| - | A Frother is someone who is fully amped or excited about something. Term comes from WA Australian surfers. | + | * A **//Frother//** is someone who is fully amped or excited about something. Term comes from WA Australian surfers. |
| + | * "//**Froth it**// " In Australian slang, means to be extremely excited, enthusiastic, or passionate about something. If someone says they are "frothing for it" or they "froth it," it means they really like an idea, a plan, or an activity.The term comes from the visual of a freshly poured beer or a wave breaking—meaning you are "foaming" with excitement. It is commonly used in surf, skate, and general Aussie lifestyle culture. | ||
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| South African term for "person", "guy", "bloke" - male or female | South African term for "person", "guy", "bloke" - male or female | ||
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| + | ==== Ono ==== | ||
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| + | Translates to delicious, tasty, or savory in Hawaiian. It is primarily used to compliment food or describe something that is highly enjoyable. Locals frequently use the phrase "so ono" to describe a great meal. Ono is also a name for wahoo fish. | ||
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| - | "Time on Water" as in, much of the way to get better in water sports is spending more TOW. Or with surfskis most of us can benefit from more "TIB" = time in the bucket. | + | "Time on Water" as in, much of the way to get better in water sports is spending more **TOW**. Or with surfskis most of us can benefit from more "**TIB**" = time in the bucket. |
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