Looking for the meaning of the word STRINE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of STRINE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Strine
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
1960s: representing Australian in Strine
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
strʌɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the English language as spoken by Australians; the Australian accent, especially when considered pronounced or uneducated
Short Definition:English language as spoken by Australians
Examples:- I found myself speaking Strine within minutes of arrival
- arriving in Sydney, he applied for a job thinking that copywriter was Strine for copy typist
Word: Strine
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
strʌɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
relating to Australians or Australian English
Short Definition:relating to Australians or Australian English
Examples:- he spoke with a broad Strine accent
