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(con. WWI) Gloss. of Sl. [...] in the A.I.F. 1921–1924 (rev. t/s) n.p.: alf-a-mo [...] A small moustache, which was also frequently referred to as a cricket match (eleven a side).at alf a mo, n.
(con. WWI) Gloss. of Sl. [...] in the A.I.F. 1921–1924 (rev. t/s) n.p.: alf-a-mo [...] A small moustache, which was also frequently referred to as a cricket match (eleven a side). (con. WWI) Gloss. Sl. [...] in the A.I.F. 1921–1924 (rev. t/s) n.p.: throw a seven. To die. Probably arose from dicing. It was impossible to throw a seven spot: it is humoriously [sic] called a shooting case to do so if it were possible. [Ibid.] n.p.: throw six and a half. Almost to die.at chuck a seven, v.
(con. WWI) Gloss. of Sl. [...] in the A.I.F. 1921–1924 (rev. t/s) n.p.: freeze -a. A catch word satirically applied to a popularity-hunter. Corruption of ‘For he is a jolly good fellow.’.at freeze-a!, n.
(con. WWI) Gloss. of Sl. [...] in the A.I.F. 1921–1924 (rev. t/s) n.p.: abdul. Turkish Soldier, individually, and collectively. An Arabic proper name.at Abdul, n.
(con. WWI) Gloss. of Sl. [...] in the A.I.F. 1921–1924 (2nd edn).at ace, n.
(con. WWI) Gloss. of Sl. [...] in the A.I.F. 1921–1924 (rev. t/s) n.p.: f.a. [...] Fuck All; Fanny Adams; Nothing; vacuity.at fanny adams, n.2
(con. WWI) Gloss. of Sl. [...] in the A.I.F. 1921–1924 (rev. t/s) n.p.: ad-rift. Absent without leave. Apparently derived from the inference that a soldier who is an illegal absentee is not under the control of the authorities.at adrift, adj.
(con. WWI) Gloss. of Sl. [...] in the A.I.F. 1921–1924 (rev. t/s) n.p.: f.a. [...] Fuck All; Fanny Adams; Nothing; vacuity.at fuck all, n.
(con. WWI) Gloss. Sl. [...] in the A.I.F. 1921–1924 (rev. t/s) n.p.: string-on. Deceive.at string on (v.) under string (along), v.
(con. WWI) Gloss. of Sl. [...] in the A.I.F. 1921–1924 (rev. t/s) n.p.: gay and frisky. Whisky.at gay and frisky, n.
(con. WWI) Gloss. of Sl. [...] in the A.I.F. 1921–1924 (rev. t/s) n.p.: andey mcnoon. An unqualified idiot. From the Arabic ‘Inta machnoon’ – a dammed [sic] fool.at Andy McNoon, n.
(con. WWI) Gloss. Sl. [...] in the A.I.F. 1921–1924 (rev. t/s) n.p.: san-fairy-an. It does not matter, dont [sic] worry. Corruption of the French ‘Cela Ne Fait Rein.’ [sic].at san fairy ann, phr.
(con. WWI) Gloss. of Sl. [...] in the A.I.F. 1921–1924 (rev. t/s) n.p.: ‘Up in Annie’s Room,’ – facetious answer to questions as to the whereabouts of someone who cannot be found.at in annie’s room under annie’s room, n.
(con. WWI) Gloss. of Sl. [...] in the A.I.F. 1921–1924 (rev. t/s) n.p.: ante up. To surrender an article that was ‘souvenired,’ to hand over, to settle an account.at ante (up), v.
(con. WWI) Gloss. of Sl. [...] in the A.I.F. 1921–1924 (rev. t/s) n.p.: anty Sugar – so called on account of the frequency with which ants found their way into the sugar receptacles.at anty, n.
(con. WWI) Gloss. Sl. [...] in the A.I.F. 1921–1924 (rev. t/s) n.p.: short-arm. A medical inspection of the penis.at short-arm inspection (n.) under short arm, n.
(con. WWI) Gloss. of Sl. [...] in the A.I.F. 1921–1924 (rev. t/s) n.p.: arsapeek. Upside Down.at arsapeek, adj.
(con. WWI) Gloss. of Sl. [...] in the A.I.F. 1921–1924 (rev. t/s) n.p.: give your arse a chance. Shut your mouth, stop talking.at give one’s arse a chance under arse, n.
(con. WWI) Gloss. Sl. [...] in the A.I.F. 1921–1924 (rev. t/s) n.p.: pig arse. A contemptuous ejaculation.at pig’s arse!, excl.
(con. WWI) Gloss. of Sl. [...] in the A.I.F. 1921–1924 (rev. t/s) n.p.: arsey-tarsy. To fall upside down.at arsey-tarsey, v.
(con. WWI) Gloss. of Sl. [...] in the A.I.F. 1921–1924 (rev. t/s) n.p.: come-at. Undertake.at come at, v.
(con. WWI) Gloss. of Sl. [...] in the A.I.F. 1921–1924 (rev. t/s) n.p.: aussie [...] (3) A wound of sufficient severity to warrant the return of the recipient to Australia.at Aussie, n.
(con. WWI) Gloss. of Sl. [...] in the A.I.F. 1921–1924 (rev. t/s) n.p.: aussie. (2) Australian made goods.at Aussie, adj.
(con. WWI) Gloss. of Sl. [...] in the A.I.F. 1921–1924 (rev. t/s) n.p.: babbling brook or Babbler. An Army Cook. Originated in the rhyming slang as ‘Babbling Brook,’ one of the few terms so originated that were subjected to further adaptation.at babbler, n.
(con. WWI) Gloss. of Sl. [...] in the A.I.F. 1921–1924 (rev. t/s) n.p.: back in one’s cart. Interfere, to ask for more.at back in one’s cart (v.) under back, v.2
(con. WWI) Gloss. of Sl. [...] in the A.I.F. 1921–1924 (rev. t/s) n.p.: back chat. [...] (2) To answer back.at backchat, v.
(con. WWI) Gloss. of Sl. [...] in the A.I.F. 1921–1924 (rev. t/s) n.p.: buckshee. A prize, a catch, a windfall, something for nothing. From Hindi, bakhshi: giver or bucksheesh gift, tip.at baksheesh, n.
(con. WWI) Gloss. of Sl. [...] in the A.I.F. 1921–1924 (rev. t/s) n.p.: bollocks. Absurd, an absurdity; an embellishment of ‘balls’ (the testicles) used derisively.at ballocks, n.
(con. WWI) Gloss. of Sl. [...] in the A.I.F. 1921–1924 (rev. t/s) n.p.: balls in a knot. (to get) To lose one’s temper.at get one’s balls in a knot (v.) under balls, n.
(con. WWI) Gloss. of Sl. [...] in the A.I.F. 1921–1924 (rev. t/s) n.p.: banger. Sausage.at banger, n.3
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