This is the way the word Australia is now being said by many people throughout this land. It is an abbreviation of the country Australia, and is 'Strine' for the proper noun. Thus you will hear in radio and TV sports and news commentary, where Strine is spoken as a common language, that the 'Strayans' are winning or losing as the case may be.
mimiado commented on the word 'Straya
This is the way the word Australia is now being said by many people throughout this land. It is an abbreviation of the country Australia, and is 'Strine' for the proper noun. Thus you will hear in radio and TV sports and news commentary, where Strine is spoken as a common language, that the 'Strayans' are winning or losing as the case may be.
September 1, 2009