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'''Aussie''' is a friendly slang word for '''[[Australia]]n''', however, it can sometimes be used offensively. In [[Australia]] and [[New Zealand]] the word is only {{pronAusE|ˈɔziː}}; however, in the [[United States]], it is either {{pronEng|ˈɔːsi}} or {{IPA|/ˈɑːsi/}};<ref>''Webster's Third New International Dictionary'', Merriam-Webster Inc., 1961 (repr. 2002).</ref><ref>''Merriam-Webster Online''.[http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/aussie] Retrieved on 7 June 2007.</ref><ref>''Random House Unabridged Dictionary''.</ref><ref>''MSN Encarta Dictionary'', North American edition. [http://encarta.msn.com/dictionary_/aussie.html] Retrieved on 7 June 2007.</ref><ref>''Webster's New World College Dictionary'', Wiley, 2004.</ref> and pronunciation of the word in the [[United Kingdom]] and [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]] usually follows Australian and New Zealand practice. Pronouncing the word with a voiceless {{IPA|/s/}} in place of the voiced {{IPA|/z/}} is strongly frowned upon by Australians, who consider it a canonically [[North America]]n error, along with such errors as pronouncing the last syllables of [[Melbourne]] and [[Brisbane]] as "born" and "bane," respectively (both are correctly pronounced with a [[schwa]]). |
'''Aussie''' is a friendly slang word for '''[[Australia]]n''', however, it can sometimes be used offensively. In [[Australia]] and [[New Zealand]] the word is only {{pronAusE|ˈɔziː}}; however, in the [[United States]], it is either {{pronEng|ˈɔːsi}} or {{IPA|/ˈɑːsi/}};<ref>''Webster's Third New International Dictionary'', Merriam-Webster Inc., 1961 (repr. 2002).</ref><ref>''Merriam-Webster Online''.[http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/aussie] Retrieved on 7 June 2007.</ref><ref>''Random House Unabridged Dictionary''.</ref><ref>''MSN Encarta Dictionary'', North American edition. [http://encarta.msn.com/dictionary_/aussie.html] Retrieved on 7 June 2007.</ref><ref>''Webster's New World College Dictionary'', Wiley, 2004.</ref> and pronunciation of the word in the [[United Kingdom]] and [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]] usually follows Australian and New Zealand practice. Pronouncing the word with a voiceless {{IPA|/s/}} in place of the voiced {{IPA|/z/}} is strongly frowned upon by Australians, who consider it a canonically [[North America]]n error, along with such errors as pronouncing the last syllables of [[Melbourne]] and [[Brisbane]] as "born" and "bane," respectively (both are correctly pronounced with a [[schwa]]). |
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In Australia the term is used most notably in sporting chants, where it is often expressed with patriotic gusto by Australians. The most widely used chant, is: |
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:Aussie Aussie Aussie, '''Oi Oi Oi''' |
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:Aussie! '''Oi!''' Aussie! '''Oi!''' |
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:Aussie Aussie Aussie, '''Oi Oi Oi''' |
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The phrases in bold are shouted in response to a single person leading the cheer. The first line may be or may not be doubled. Volume is important. The origins of this chant can be traced back to the chant [[Oggy Oggy Oggy]].<ref>"Guardian online" [http://observer.guardian.co.uk/foodmonthly/story/0,,475394,00.html]</ref> [[Juan Antonio Samaranch]] pleased the home crowd by personally leading one of these cheers at the Closing Ceremony of the [[2000 Sydney Olympics]]. It also gained fame during the 2005 World Series of Poker Main Event, as friends of Australian Joe Hachem chanted the phrase each time Hachem won a hand. During the 2000 Olympics the chant was twisted by Australian spectators to support a competitor when no Australian competitor was present, such as the infamous "Russia! Russia! Russia! Oi! Oi! Oi!" chant at the tennis competition. |
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{{See also|Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi}} |
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The usage of ''Aussie'' in this context is regarded as offensive by some in the radical egalitarian movement who believe there must be no positive acknowledgement of the Anglo-Celtic role in Australian history. Opponents of the word's etymological application put forth the standard Marxist claim that "Aussie" unfairly excludes some cultural groups as not equally Australian. It may also be used in a derogatory sense by those who do not consider themselves Australian to label those who do. In spite of attempts by schools, politicians and the media to use the term as an all encompassing label for those with Australian citizenship, it has continued to retain some usage as an ethnic descriptor, especially among youth. This is not surprising given the history of Australia, the etymology of the term itself, practical usage by native speakers of the Australian dialect of English, and those who might draw practical distinctions between observable biological diversity and subsequent clustering and the legal fictions of arbitrary citizenship status. The terminology received international attention as a result of the [[2005 Cronulla riots]] [http://news.bbc.co.uk.offcampus.lib.washington.edu/2/hi/in_pictures/4520286.stm], where t-shirts and scrawlings on the beach reading "100% Aussie Pride" were largely seen as a display of ethnic identification. |
The usage of ''Aussie'' in this context is regarded as offensive by some in the radical egalitarian movement who believe there must be no positive acknowledgement of the Anglo-Celtic role in Australian history. Opponents of the word's etymological application put forth the standard Marxist claim that "Aussie" unfairly excludes some cultural groups as not equally Australian. It may also be used in a derogatory sense by those who do not consider themselves Australian to label those who do. In spite of attempts by schools, politicians and the media to use the term as an all encompassing label for those with Australian citizenship, it has continued to retain some usage as an ethnic descriptor, especially among youth. This is not surprising given the history of Australia, the etymology of the term itself, practical usage by native speakers of the Australian dialect of English, and those who might draw practical distinctions between observable biological diversity and subsequent clustering and the legal fictions of arbitrary citizenship status. The terminology received international attention as a result of the [[2005 Cronulla riots]] [http://news.bbc.co.uk.offcampus.lib.washington.edu/2/hi/in_pictures/4520286.stm], where t-shirts and scrawlings on the beach reading "100% Aussie Pride" were largely seen as a display of ethnic identification. |
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Aussie is a friendly slang word for Australian, however, it can sometimes be used offensively. In Australia and New Zealand the word is only Template:PronAusE; however, in the United States, it is either Template:PronEng or /ˈɑːsi/;[1][2][3][4][5] and pronunciation of the word in the United Kingdom and Ireland usually follows Australian and New Zealand practice. Pronouncing the word with a voiceless /s/ in place of the voiced /z/ is strongly frowned upon by Australians, who consider it a canonically North American error, along with such errors as pronouncing the last syllables of Melbourne and Brisbane as "born" and "bane," respectively (both are correctly pronounced with a schwa).
Cultural moniker
In a multicultural context, Aussie is used by some in Australia as a specific term for Australians of the 'traditional' majority cultural group, that is, Aussie is sometimes understood to denote 'Anglo-Celtic' Australians. A parallel can be drawn between the usage of Aussie in Australia and Boer in South Africa, both referring to the descendants of early settlers, as opposed to later immigrants.
The usage of Aussie in this context is regarded as offensive by some in the radical egalitarian movement who believe there must be no positive acknowledgement of the Anglo-Celtic role in Australian history. Opponents of the word's etymological application put forth the standard Marxist claim that "Aussie" unfairly excludes some cultural groups as not equally Australian. It may also be used in a derogatory sense by those who do not consider themselves Australian to label those who do. In spite of attempts by schools, politicians and the media to use the term as an all encompassing label for those with Australian citizenship, it has continued to retain some usage as an ethnic descriptor, especially among youth. This is not surprising given the history of Australia, the etymology of the term itself, practical usage by native speakers of the Australian dialect of English, and those who might draw practical distinctions between observable biological diversity and subsequent clustering and the legal fictions of arbitrary citizenship status. The terminology received international attention as a result of the 2005 Cronulla riots [3], where t-shirts and scrawlings on the beach reading "100% Aussie Pride" were largely seen as a display of ethnic identification.
- Down Under, a colloquialism referring to things related to, or coming from Australia
Chants
See also
References
- ^ Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., 1961 (repr. 2002).
- ^ Merriam-Webster Online.[1] Retrieved on 7 June 2007.
- ^ Random House Unabridged Dictionary.
- ^ MSN Encarta Dictionary, North American edition. [2] Retrieved on 7 June 2007.
- ^ Webster's New World College Dictionary, Wiley, 2004.