Glossary of Terms

Dear reader,

Since this book is set in Australia there may be some terms you’re not familiar with. I’ve included them below to help you out! I hope they didn’t trip you up too much.

Cheers, Lilly xo

Terms

Afternoon tea - afternoon snack

Bin - trash can

Biscuits - Crackers or cookies (could be either)

Boot - car trunk

Coppers - police officers

Crawler - teacher’s pet

Cuppa - a cup of tea or coffee

For a lark - as a joke, or for fun

Love” - a term of endearment for friends and lovers alike

Tea - used to describe either a hot beverage made from leaves, or the evening meal

Unit - apartment or condo

Mobile - cell phone

Morning tea - morning snack

Nippy - cold

Proby - Probationary Constable

Sarge - Sergeant

Smoko - taking a break from work

Tea - a hot drink or the evening meal

Tea towel - dish towel

Thongs - flip flops

Tying the knot - getting married

Unit - apartment