Australian slang starting with U
29 Aussie words and phrases beginning with U: from ugg boot to ute muster.
- ugg bootA soft, warm boot made of sheepskin with the fleece on the inside, often worn around the house.
- ugly as a hatful of arseholes vulgarExtremely ugly.
- umpieAn umpire, especially in Australian Rules football or cricket.
- unAustralianNot in keeping with supposed Australian values such as a fair go and mateship; often used half-jokingly.
- UncleIn Aboriginal English, a respectful term of address or reference for an older Aboriginal man, not…
- Uncle WillySilly.
- uncoClumsy; uncoordinated.
- under the pumpUnder pressure; flat out and struggling to keep up.
- underdaksUnderpants.
- underground muttonRabbit, as food. Dated.
- undersIn betting, odds shorter than a runner's true chance, and so poor value; the opposite is 'overs'.
- uniUniversity.
- unrealExcellent; fantastic. Often as an exclamation: 'Unreal!'
- up and down like a bride's nightieConstantly going up and down; fluctuating or restless.
- up the CrossAt or to Kings Cross, Sydney's nightlife and red-light district.
- up the duffPregnant.
- up the gutsIn football, straight down the middle of the ground rather than along the wings.
- up the trackIn the Northern Territory and central Australia, travelling north along 'the Track', the Stuart Highway…
- up there CazalyA cry of encouragement, originally to a footballer going for a high mark; now a general call to give it…
- up to dolly's waxCompletely full, usually after a big meal.
- up to mudWorthless; no good at all.
- up to pussy's bowCompletely full, usually after eating.
- up to puttyWorthless; no good; of poor quality.
- up yourselfConceited; full of yourself.
- urgerA racecourse hanger-on who cadges money from punters by giving them tips. A person who urges others into…
- useful as a hip pocket on a singletCompletely useless.
- useful as an ashtray on a motorbikeCompletely useless.
- uteA utility vehicle: a car or light truck with an open tray at the back.
- ute musterA gathering of utes, especially in a country town, where they are shown off and judged in competitions.