HermioneG
the word "sheila" and "billabong",which is Australian english words? do British people use them?
Apr 30, 2010 2:26 PM
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Sheila is a girl's name, but as a general term for a woman (eg. "She's an alright sheila.") only Australians use that. However, the male equivalent - "bloke" - is used in both Australia and the UK. "Billabong" is a specifically Australian word for ox-bow lakes in Australia. For example, an ox-bow lake in America or the UK is never called a billabong, even by an Australian speaker.
May 3, 2010
British people don't use them. The words "sheila" (a young girl) and billabong (an oxbow lake) are truly Australian.
May 1, 2010
Hi... yes you can use those...
April 30, 2010
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