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apples
Apples (adjective) means Fine or good; used informally, mainly in Australian English. Example: “I asked how the job interview went, and she said it was apples.”
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Fine or good; used informally, mainly in Australian English.
"I asked how the job interview went, and she said it was apples."
"If you get there before six, we'll be apples."
"Don't worry, mate, everything's apples."
How to use apples
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSlang for "fine" or "all good," mostly heard in Australia.
When to use it
Very informal and mainly regional to Australia; avoid in formal writing.
Common pairings
she'll be apples
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Etymology
From Australian rhyming slang "apples and spice" (or "apples and rice"), meaning "nice."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “apples” mean?
The word “apples” means fine or good; used informally, mainly in Australian English. In plain terms, slang for "fine" or "all good," mostly heard in Australia.
How do you use “apples” in a sentence?
Here is “apples” used in a sentence: “Don't worry, mate, everything's apples.”
What part of speech is “apples”?
“Apples” is an adjective.
Is “apples” a common word?
“Apples” is a fairly common word in modern English.
Is "apples" meaning "fine" used outside Australia?
This sense of "apples," meaning good or satisfactory, is mainly Australian English and is fairly informal. Speakers elsewhere are more likely to recognise it from the phrase "she'll be apples" than to use it themselves.
What is the difference between "apples" as slang and "apples" the fruit?
As an ordinary plural noun, "apples" simply means more than one apple, the fruit. In Australian slang, "apples" is used to mean fine or good, so context makes clear which sense is intended.
Is "apples" formal or informal when it means "good"?
In the sense of good or fine, "apples" is informal and conversational, and is not suited to formal writing. It is best kept for casual, spoken contexts, particularly in Australian English.
