Aussie words for Office 2007

Aussie words for Office 2007

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Just spotted this poll on the Microsoft Australia home page

What are the great Aussie Words

For the first time ever Microsoft Australia is nominating typical Aussie words to be included in the next version of Office.

These Aussie words will be determined by the most popular choice as voted by people just like you and a panel of experts. These people include: Adam Spencer (Radio Host), Peter FitzSimons (Sports Writer) Dr Ruth Wajnryb (Linguist, Researcher and Writer), David Blair (a founding member of the Editorial Committee of the Macquarie Dictionary) and Microsoft Australia's Director for Information Worker - Tony Wilkinson.

Current voting results:

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The words you get to vote on are

    A. Jackaroo
    B. Uluru
    C. Ugg
    D. Dag
    E. Dinky-di
    F. Bogan
    G. Sheila
    H. G'day
    I. Ute
    J. Sanga
    K. Wuss
    L. Cooee
    M. Phar Lap
    N. Bradman
    O. Ridgy-didge
    P. Sickie
    Q. Dob
    R. Galah
    S. Woomera
    T. Ironman
    U. Waratah
    V. Bonza
    W. Rogaine
    X. Motza
    Y. Cockie
    Z. Trackies

Most are Dinky-Di, but Rogaine?  That's not an Aussie word. Which Galah put that in?? What a Bogan!!!

Vote now for your top 5.

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