This is for a couple of reasons. The rise of American culture, particularly TV, in Australia, meaning Australian slang words are being replaced with American ones. Coupled with the fact that Australians are no longer taking 'fun' jobs abroad, such as working in bars or with children, this means a more relaxed form of the language is becoming more difficult to spread.

Thorne says "Australia has become a powerhouse in the financial and service sectors. Australians now when they go abroad, they're not barmen and backpackers. They're working in the corporate sector.

"The language of the corporate sector is business-speak, jargon and buzzwords. Australians have embraced that. 'Utilise' 'corporatise' 'maximise.' The old language is past its sell-by date."

Australian slang has entered our lexicon through TV shows. Although the popularity of Neighbours and Home & Away is still strong today, it is comedy characters such as Barry Humphrey's Dame Edna Everage and Bazza McKenzie, and Chris Lilley's Jonah and Ja'mie from Summer Heights High who have really spread the slang words.

Strewth! Australian slang is 'dying out'