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Thread #84497 Message #1560107
Posted By: Joybell
09-Sep-05 - 06:16 PM
Thread Name: BS: Why 'NOLA' and suchlike?
Subject: RE: BS: Why 'NOLA' and suchlike?
Then there's the Aussie habit of adding an "ie" on to nouns. Not cities usually but as in: Bickie. Chrisie, (Christmas),Pressie, Aussie, Tele, Bikie, Polie, Bushie, Townie, Greenie....