Strine and Aussie Slang – H

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half your luck. Would you believe it? — this means “congratulations” or “best wishes”. I think it evolved from the saying “I wish I had half your luck” or “I’d be happy if I had half your luck.”

hankie. Handkerchief.

happy as Larry. Extremely happy, without a care in the world.

hard yacker. Also hard yakka. Hard work.

hassle. v. Give problems, complications or aggravations, as in Don’t hassle me, mate.

hassles. n. Problems, complications, aggravations, as in I got into a lot of hassles, or Spare me the hassles.

homestead. Main residence on a sheep or cattle station (ranch or farm).

hooroo. Goodbye, see you later

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Strine and Australian Slang - Half Your Luck to Hooroo
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