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dunny diver
What does dunny diver mean?
Aussie tradie slang for a plumber. Sits alongside chippy (carpenter), sparky (electrician) and brickie (bricklayer) in the standard tradesman lineup. Almost always jokey — plumbers wear it as a badge, not a slur.
"Hot water's gone again — better call the dunny diver before the missus loses it."
Origin
From Aussie 'dunny' (toilet, via British dialect 'dunnekin') + 'diver'. Documented in the trade since at least 1968, Melbourne. Mostly used by plumbers about themselves — affectionate, not insulting.
Frequently asked questions
What does dunny diver mean in Australian slang?
Dunny diver is Australian slang for a plumber (a "dunny" being a toilet).
How do you use dunny diver in a sentence?
"Better call the dunny diver, the loo's blocked again."
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