The Street Language Dictionary

In Aussie drinking culture, a shout isn’t yelling—it’s buying a round. It’s basically an unspoken contract of friendship: you get this one, someone else gets the next. A person who dodges their shout is instantly sus and might get branded a bludger. It keeps the drinks flowing, the vibes high, and the group united. If someone says “your shout,” they’re either reminding you politely or calling you out loudly.

It’s your shout, mate—don’t be a bludger.

The open grassy battlefield where students socialize, nap, panic about tests, or all three. Peak college ecosystem vibes.

“Meet me on the quad after class.”

A low-effort way to say ‘professor’—usually only used behind their back unless you’re feeling bold or reckless.

“My chem prof assigns homework like he hates us.”

Used when your statement is final, unquestionable, and spiritually backed by Beyoncé. Adds extra spice to shutting down a conversation.

“I’m not arguing about this again, periodt.”

A dramatic burst of shock, excitement, or horror—basically a verbal meme compressed into three letters. Perfect for mid-level crises and celebrity gossip.

“OMG, I thought I failed but I passed!”

A chill way to tell someone their request didn’t ruin your life—even if it kinda did. Used to keep the peace and hide the stress.

“Thanks for helping!” “No worries.”

A moment when reality decides to sabotage you with confusion—wrong time, wrong class, wrong book, everything wrong except your suffering.

“Total mix-up, I studied the wrong chapter.”

Short for magazine—because syllables are expensive apparently. Used when flipping through glossy pages pretending to be cultured.

“Grab that sports mag for me.”

A state of maximum hype—when the energy is so high even introverts start acting suspiciously social. Lit events are unforgettable, sometimes regrettably.

“Last night’s party was lit, no lie.”

When something is actually good and not just TikTok-hyped nonsense. Calling it legit means it passed your personal vibe verification.

“That sale was legit—I saved like $5.”

Staying calm when life tries to serve you pure chaos. Basically telling yourself not to turn into a full dramatic meltdown even though your soul’s already halfway there.

“Keep your cool, bro, it’s just a quiz… kinda.”