khall64au Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 How does one explain the term "You're a Bargain!!"............ as an Aussie to non-Aussies in Thailand? I've tried............. I've ruly, ruly tried!!!!!!!!!!! I said something like " You are so special that words cannot explain"......... (lame?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibebop Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 Bargain! I love Aussies!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rio666uk Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 (edited) what - im a brit - what you on about - bargain- you calling me cheap.... wait a minute - yeah i am - very! - sorry was this an ozy thread Edited May 5, 2006 by rio666uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totster Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 The way I understand the use of the word bargain in slang terms is.. to describe something or an action that has pleased you... for example - Boyfriend suprises GF by telling her he is going to take her out for a nice meal.. she would exclaim " Bargain !! " or.. RE the example you quoted.. "You're a Bargain!!" - would kind of mean that if you had bought that person in a shop... they would have been a bargain - meaning of course that you are pleased with the goods.. or in this case, that the person is good quality (jesus this is hard to explain) totster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibebop Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 Seems clear to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest endure Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 The Brit version is 'you're a snogmonster'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiquila Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 You were right to warn off the non-Aussies ... but I had to look anyhow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boon Mee Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 You were right to warn off the non-Aussies ...but I had to look anyhow. Must be a real specific colloquial expression known only to Aussies... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totster Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 You were right to warn off the non-Aussies ... but I had to look anyhow. Must be a real specific colloquial expression known only to Aussies... No.. it's used in a similar way in the UK.. totster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lampard10 Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 The term comes from Yorkies Fridge Guard. F.G. " I know where you're going" Y. " Where?" F.G. " Bar agin" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausladyinpatong Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 Years ago Australian friends of mine would say that someone was "good value" but I've never heard of someone being a bargain and to be honest I don't know if I'd be flattered. Maybe I've been away too long or hanging out with the wrong crowd. Perhaps a visit to the Aussie bar is in order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donna Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 i tend to agree with ausladyinpatong on this one khall. i guess that bargain and good value are the same thing though! oh god...im australian and i cant even explain it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausladyinpatong Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 i tend to agree with ausladyinpatong on this one khall. i guess that bargain and good value are the same thing though! oh god...im australian and i cant even explain it! "Good value"=All-round good company, someone who is good for a laugh but won't dessert you if the going gets tough. "Bargain"...hmm ...I guess it just makes me think of a man saying that you are a "cheap date" if you don't order an expensive meal on a date. It's not meant to be offensive but it comes out wrong. I guess used in the proper context "you're a bargain" could be used in the same way as 'you're good value" but to me it sounds like what you'd say if you were at the pub with a friend who was a light drinker but still bought rounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Burr Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 If someone called me a bargain, I think I'd be insulted. Bargains are got out of the 50% off bin. They were unwanted at the list price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donna Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 yeah, i think i would prefer to be called good value than a bargain. i mean, if you buy the top of the line BMW (for example - whatever that model may be), its expensive, but its good value. you can buy a much cheaper car because its a bargain, but its probably a lemon. dont think i did a good job of that really did i? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nawtilus Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 Explain it ...... I got a great deal when I met you etc....a bargain.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donz Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 im an aussie but ive never heard of using "bargain" is that way. Good value is what is used. But im from sydney and there are so many different slang terms that are all over the country. I used to work with this red neck from south australia, she used to use all these slang terms that no-one would understand. one of them was "Im a crow eater and always will be a crow eater" she said that a crow eater is a south australian. which i found was odd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylar Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 Victorians are Mexicans because they're south of the border and Sydneyites are cockroaches But I haven't heard people using good value or bargain though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chang_paarp Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 (edited) im an aussie but ive never heard of using "bargain" is that way. Good value is what is used.But im from sydney and there are so many different slang terms that are all over the country. I used to work with this red neck from south australia, she used to use all these slang terms that no-one would understand. one of them was "Im a crow eater and always will be a crow eater" she said that a crow eater is a south australian. which i found was odd Donz look at their state flag. There is a crow on it. Thus crow eater, very common phrase in the AFL circles. It is like Westrailins being called sand gropers. Of course Queenslanders are bannana benders even if more bannanas are grown around Coff Harbour than in Queensland. I have noticed that "Fred is good value" is used by older folk, like those that hang out in the RSL. I am guessing the use of bargain is by people younger than me (45). It could be part of the venacular that makes something that is "sick" being good or exciting. (God I'm getting old ) It could be a regional slang word too. Edited May 6, 2006 by Chang_paarp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udon Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 I've often thought it, but never said it, the next day Skylar (in Perth?) Sydneans, Cockroaches? <deleted> are you on? Explain your logic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Mist Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 Any one from NSW is known as a cockroach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Mouse Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 The State of Origin football will be with us soon so 'cockroaches' is the name given to us Sydney siders and/or New South Wales residents, by our beloved cane toad rivals up north. Cockroaches can live through anything, including a nuclear war, so that means we are a tough lot. She is "great value" is a common saying when describing desirable women. She is a 'bargain' would only be used if a most desirable, very attractive and super friendly girl suddenly dropped her asking price for a night of frollicking in the hay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lampard10 Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 I can see why the OP put 'Aussies only' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tippaporn Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Seconded, lampy. Is this thread a bargain?? I'll let someone else explain . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khall64au Posted May 7, 2006 Author Share Posted May 7, 2006 Explain it ...... I got a great deal when I met you etc....a bargain.... So far... Nawtilus' definition comes close to what I had in mind - maybe the term "bargain" is a regional thing - I was living in NQ before moving to LOS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylar Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Skylar (in Perth?)Sydneans, Cockroaches? <deleted> are you on? Explain your logic. I do believe there was a cockroach infestation at Kirribilli... not only that cockroaches are fairly common around these parts (as opposed to Victoria)... I'm in Sydney! I've never even been to Perth! Fooli sik moite... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totster Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 I actually used the "bargain" expression the other day... I was waiting for the bus... ME - "I hope we don't have to wait to long" Mate - "yeah.. oh there it is now" ME - "Bargain !" totster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khall64au Posted May 7, 2006 Author Share Posted May 7, 2006 I actually used the "bargain" expression the other day... I was waiting for the bus... ME - "I hope we don't have to wait to long" Mate - "yeah.. oh there it is now" ME - "Bargain !" totster See how easy it is to start a global trend, Tots?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donz Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Ive known the Queenslander as the CANE TOADS. I didnt know the crow eater term because i hate afl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Ling Noi Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Hey All I used the word a few times when i was still back home. Where i am from (Good Ol Wagga Wagga (land of many crows - native tongue)), it can be used whilst talking with mates or jokeing (only) with the 'better half'! Used the same way as 'good value' you could say, to your mates, if shes a decent sheila then "Shes definitely a bargin thats for sure, washes dishes, cleans the house and is great in the sack!" I wouldn't say that to any ol girl or it may create a big red mark on the side of your head, whatever head is exposed at the time!. In Thai I am not 100% sure, I have some ideas but i will wait for some more posts, as every thing i am thinking of could be taken the wrong way if my idea of 'good bargin' is wrong. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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