D

dag
dork

daggy
dorky

decko
look, glance

Useage example: "I've had a decko at your brakes and they're buggered."

Dems, Democrats
Australian Democrats

Political party not like the American Democrats, further to the left than then but nothing like as far to the left as communists.

See also: Liberal and Labor.

der
duh

derro, dero
derelict, hobo, bum.

dickhead
pecker head.

diesel dyke
bull dyke

dink
give someone a lift on your bicycle, either perched precariously on the handlebars or seated painfully on the rack at the back with their legs sticking out to avoid the spokes.

doco
documentary

dodgy
1. not quite right


Example: Davo says, "You remember that teacher Mr Smith? Got picked up for touching kids."
Bazza says, "Jesus. I knew that bastard was dodgy."

2. worn out

Example: Mechanic says, "Mate, you might wanna think about some new brakes."
Bazza says, "Why? Bit dodgy are they?"

3. sick

Example: Boss says, "Hello. Handy Hardware."
Davo says, "Morning, boss. Listen, I won't make it in today. Feeling a bit dodgy."

drongo
idiot

A useful insult whilst driving: "Stay in yer own bloody lane, you drongo!"

dunny
toilet

Often refers specifically to an outside toilet as found in the back garden of some old houses and behind many old shops.