noun
General Slang
straya
STRY-uh · noun · informal
Australia (as pronounced).
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Definitions
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Australia, rendered the way it is often said aloud.
“Best country in the world, straya.”
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straya In A Sentence
Best country in the world, straya.
Origin & Usage
Phonetic spelling of the broad Australian pronunciation of 'Australia'.
People Also Ask
What does 'straya' mean?
Straya is a phonetic spelling of 'Australia' written the way it's said in a broad Aussie accent, often used jokingly and patriotically.
Why do Australians say 'straya' instead of Australia?
In a broad Australian accent the 'Au' and internal syllables get flattened and dropped, so 'Australia' comes out sounding like 'straya'.
Is 'straya' offensive?
No, it's light-hearted and affectionate, usually used by Australians themselves as a humorous badge of national identity, as in 'Straya, mate'.
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