General
straya
What does straya mean?
Australia, rendered the way it is often said aloud.
"Best country in the world, straya."
Origin
Phonetic spelling of the broad Australian pronunciation of 'Australia'.
Frequently asked questions
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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