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The best Aussie insults everyone needs to know.

Aussie insults are a brilliant mix of slang and humour.

Phrases used to “have a dig” have evolved throughout Australian history, and just when you think they can’t get anymore creative, you hear something like “you’re as useless as tits on a bull!” Ah, yes. Tits on a bull are useless.

So in case you “don’t have enough brains in your head for a headache” we’ve translated all the iconic Aussie insults for you.

Fan-bloody-tastic.

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