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Strine

Syllabification: (Strine)
Pronunciation: /strīn/
(also strine)
informal
Definition of Strine

noun

  • the English language as spoken by Australians; the Australian accent, especially when considered striking or uneducated.
  • an Australian.

adjective

  • of or relating to Australians or Australian English:he spoke with a broad Strine accent

Origin:

1960s: representing the pronunciation of Australian in Strine

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Definition of Strine in the British & World English dictionary

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